Purchasing Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. SharkNinja scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
WHOWEARE
At SharkNinja, we don't just set the bar, we push past it every single day. We're driven to be outrageously extraordinary in everything we do, which means we take on challenges others shy away from. If staying in your lane isn’t your style, you’ll fit right in.
About the Role:
This is where your SharkNinja journey begins. You’re an explorer-not a tour guide-driven by curiosity, fueled by taking chances, and unwilling to fly under the radar. Here, bold moves turn into real impact, growth comes from challenge, and your work helps shape what’s next.
LOCATION:[Suzhou or Shenzhen, China]
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Responsible for new products & new suppliers search, industry use survey and supplier field survey collection & analysis.
- Create purchasing plan, review purchasing requirement, deal with material requisition, adopt appropriate purchasing method and assign to appropriate supplier.
- Supplier management and relationship maintenance. Establish supplier performance assessment standards, measure supplier performance to ensure the supplier's performance is up to requirement.
- Responsible for contacting and negotiating with suppliers, including pricing benchmarking & negotiation, payment terms negotiation, drafting and signing of framework contract & NDA agreement, etc.
- Take appropriate emergency actions or follow up as required to resolve contractual disputes with suppliers.
- Keep abreast of the price changes of raw materials market and the application situation of the industry and share with the team in a timely manner to improve the cost performance of products.
- Search for alternative materials and alternative suppliers of purchased goods.
- Prepare and enhance relevant procedures and management documents of purchasing department.
- Communicate and deal with the abnormality of incoming material quality and quantity after sale.
- Responsible and ensure that all purchasing actions are taken in accordance with relevant policies, regulations and ethics.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- 10+ years and above of experience in Small home appliance industry.
- Knowledge/Experience of electronic products, small home appliances related manufacturing process, Strong background & experience in EE components (MCU, ICs etc) purchasing.
- Excellent communication, Interpersonal & effective negotiation skills
- Teamwork orientated, self-motivated & able to work Independently
- Strong supplier quality, project management & mechanical & electrical engineering background
- High work ethic and attitude
- Hardworking and flexible working time
- Able to work in a very fast paced environment as a team member
- Good communication in English, written and oral, is a MUST. Good skill in office software, like Excel and Access.
Travel Requirements
- Be flexible for domestic and international travel.
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company-you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products-we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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