Spares Sourcing Specialist

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

In short

Electrolux Group seeks a Spares Sourcing Specialist in Shunde, China. This role involves strategic procurement management for spare parts, including supplier identification, negotiation, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience are required.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic spares sourcing, including supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and end-of-life management for electronic components, plastic/metal parts, and consumables.
Establish and manage a qualified core supplier portfolio, conducting performance reviews and driving improvement initiatives.
Drive supplier MOQ and lead-time optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams for audits and resolving quality/delivery issues.
Drive continuous improvement in spare parts packaging and logistics setup with suppliers.
Achieve annual cost reduction targets through negotiation, bidding, CEP, volume optimization, and logistics integration.
Monitor pricing competitiveness through benchmarks, cost models, and market intelligence.
Ensure early involvement in new product development for timely spare parts setup and delivery.
Promote standardization, commonization, and modularization of spare parts to reduce SKU complexity and optimize costs.
Secure spare parts lifecycle and supply availability, especially for phased-out finished goods.
Collaborate with other PSO Sourcing teams for optimal negotiation deals.
Work closely with After-sales, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure strategy alignment and stable supply.
Support regional/global spare parts initiatives, including bulk purchasing and supplier integration.
Adhere strictly to Electrolux Group & Procurement compliance policies, anti-corruption guidelines, and sustainable procurement requirements.
Identify and mitigate spare parts supply risks, developing contingency plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Cost Analysis, or Business Administration.
Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Spare Parts Procurement / Strategic Procurement within Home Appliance or Manufacturing Industry.
Knowledge about full range of spare parts: PCB, motors, batteries, compressors, power cable, sensors, plastics, metal stamping parts, etc.
Strong capabilities in cost analysis, bidding negotiation, CEP and supplier audit.
Capability of understanding technical drawings and specifications, as well as quality standards.
Advanced MS Excel (PivotTables, functions, data analysis).
Fluent in written and spoken English as working language.

Desired Qualifications

Proficient in SAP / REX is a plus.
Result-oriented, strong execution, logical thinking, cross-functional communication and project management skills.

Benefits

Continuous investment in your development.
No barriers to where your career could take you.

Skills

PCBmotorsbatteriescompressorspower cablesensorsplasticsmetal stampingMS ExcelSAPcost analysisnegotiationsupplier audittechnical drawings

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About Electrolux Group

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed approximately 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to…

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