Buyer / Senior Buyer - Mechanical Components
Stark Future · Shanghai, China · full time · August 12, 2026
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The Role
We are looking for a Buyer or Senior Buyer to join our China purchasing team in Shanghai, close to our Asian supplier base. You will source high-performance mechanical parts, vehicle components and technical assemblies, hitting demanding cost, quality and delivery targets. You will report to the Mechanical Purchasing Manager and work closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain across our global sites.
About Stark
Stark builds the world’s most powerful electric motorcycles. From the VARG MX to the road-legal VARG EX & SM, our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform anything with a combustion engine.
Headquartered in Barcelona and growing fast (77% year-on-year), our mission is to lead the way towards a sustainable motorcycle industry by reducing plastic and CO2 pollution.
Why Work With Us?
- A product people are genuinely passionate about, and a company with real momentum
- A creative, international team across Europe, Asia and the Americas
- Competitive salary and benefits package
At Stark, we celebrate difference. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, contact HR@starkfuture.com.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and choose world-class manufacturers for mechanical components and subassemblies
- Own RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, and make sure NDAs and Master Purchase Agreements are in place
- Lead price negotiations and drive continual cost reduction and supplier consolidation
- Reduce lead times for critical parts and keep stock low without ever running out
- Manage supplier relationships, performance and dispute resolution
- Track market conditions and technology roadmaps to spot risks and opportunities
- Lead vendor selection with Engineering, following our Lean and Just-in-Time approach
- Travel when needed, including supplier visits and international trips
What You Will Bring
- 3+ years of sourcing in automotive or high-performance machinery (7+ for Senior Buyer)
- Knowledge of the Chinese and global mechanical supplier landscape (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
- Analytical, organised and data-driven, with strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-growing environment
- Passion for sustainability
- Degree in engineering or business administration
- Fluent English and Mandarin
Open to All Levels
We are hiring at Buyer and Senior Buyer level. As a guide, Buyers bring 3+ years of sourcing experience, and Senior Buyers 7+ years with ownership of a commodity, supplier portfolio or major negotiations. Apply with the experience you have and we will shape the scope around you.
- Employer
- Stark Future
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Contract
- full time