Procurement Cost & Compliance Specialist

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Position Overview

We are seeking an internal candidate with hands-on procurement, supply chain, business operations, or manufacturing operations experience to strengthen procurement cost control, process compliance, and cross-functional execution. This role supports the Price Committee, evaluates purchasing documentation and commercial information, tracks action items, and helps improve transparency and operating discipline across the business.

This is a governance, analysis, and coordination role—not a routine buyer or purchasing execution position. Employees with strong operational judgment and the ability to learn procurement controls are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Price Committee meetings, prepare review materials, document decisions, and follow up on action-item closure.
• Review purchase requests, supplier quotations, bid comparisons, and approval packages for completeness, consistency, and adherence to company procedures.
• Analyze quotation differences, historical prices, cost drivers, and commercial terms; identify opportunities for cost control and process improvement.
• Check alignment among approved quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and supporting pricing evidence; flag exceptions for resolution.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Logistics, Warehouse, and other stakeholders to resolve documentation gaps and workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain supplier pricing records, review trackers, KPI dashboards, and audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Identify procurement-related cost, process, and compliance risks; recommend practical corrective actions and escalate material issues as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required / Strongly Preferred

• 3+ years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, manufacturing operations, business operations, cost control, or related roles; equivalent internal experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of purchasing or operational workflows, cross-functional approvals, supplier coordination, or cost management.
• Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to interpret commercial and operational data.
• Ability to organize meetings, communicate clearly, follow up persistently, and drive issue resolution across teams.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and willingness to challenge incomplete information professionally.

Preferred / Can Be Developed in the Role

• Experience with RFQs, supplier quotations, competitive bidding, contracts, or purchase order processes.
• ERP/SAP experience; experience building reports, trackers, or KPI dashboards.
• Background in automotive, battery, energy storage, or industrial manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; relevant practical experience may be considered.
• Mandarin-English bilingual capability is a plus, not a requirement.

What Makes a Strong Internal Candidate

A proactive employee who understands how work gets done, can connect operational needs with sound purchasing controls, communicates across departments, and follows issues through to closure. Prior experience in a dedicated compliance position is not required.

Internal Application

Interested employees are encouraged to contact HR through the internal recruitment process. Application steps, eligibility, and timing will be communicated by HR.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range$90,000—$115,000 USD

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.