Your role

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Operational Buyer. You will be part of our DC team reporting to [DC Manager]. In this role, your mission is to [The Operational Buyer contributes to the overall performance of the Distribution Center by ensuring and procuring a continuous supply of material, supplies, and services, creating an optimal mix of cost, lead-time, quality, and service to satisfy all customer and site needs.]. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers. 

Your day-to-day

•Assures that material, supplies, and services are available as required and meet established goals through adherence to Edwards / Atlas Copco purchasing policies.

• Procures production material, MRO materials, and services.

• Builds strong relationships with suppliers to leverage their collective knowledge and abilities to further Edwards and Atlas Copco business objectives.

• Engages suppliers to expedite goods when necessary and clearly communicates the appropriate details with all affected groups and coordinates follow-up plans.

• Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.

• Analyzes and develops supply chain for ongoing improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and recommends, implements, and reports on improvement activity.

• Utilizes reports to ensure adequate inventory of purchased material is maintained to meet production requirements.

• Creates and maintains requisitions, purchase orders, acknowledgements and resolves invoice discrepancies. Identifies changes in customer demand and adjusts accordingly.

• Utilizes MRP/SAP system to perform material requirements planning through interactions between production and planning personnel to ensue material availability.

• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance and works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

• Process Improvement，take initiative in identifying process inefficiencies, advocating for streamlined procedures, and actively participating in projects to enhance operations.

• Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor/ manager.

• Other duties as assigned.

Your skills and experience

• Education level

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Relevant Previous experience (minimum years of experience to competently carry out the role, not total year of experience)

Prior experience as buyer or planner, preferably working experience in a warehouse or logistics.

• Knowledge areas/Skills (minimum level of knowledge to fullfil the role’s responsibilities)

o Demonstrated ability to drive positive outcomes with creative solutions to sourcing and supplier development.

o Working Experience with Microsoft Office – PowerPoint and Excel.

o Working knowledge of MRP. SAP experience is preferred.

o Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

o Self-starter and effective time manager. Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure

• Other requirements (e.g. Language skills; competencies; expected travel requirements)

English is a must of working environment

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent. 

[To be included ONLY in those countries that require the disclosure of local classification and/or pay range local classification in the job advertisement:] This position is classified locally as [XYZ]. The actual annual gross base salary range for this position is €[XX,XXX] to €[YY,YYY]. The actual compensation package will be determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including but not limited to the qualifications, experience, and skills demonstrated during the recruitment process. In addition to base salary, this position may include [additional benefits and variable compensation elements, where applicable].
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Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

 This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Shanghai. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you. 

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: Summer Danfeng Hu