About this role
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.
The Role
Electromechanical parts sit where the mechanics and electronics of our motorcycles meet: motors, actuators, wiring harnesses, connectors, switches, sensors, lighting and charging hardware. We are looking for a Buyer or Senior Buyer to own sourcing for these commodities as part of our China purchasing team in Shanghai. You will report to the Electronics & Electromechanics Purchasing Manager and work closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain across our global sites.
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.
What You’ll Do
- Identify, assess and choose manufacturers for motors, actuators, harnesses, cable assemblies, connectors, switches, relays, sensors, lighting and charging hardware
- Run RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, and make sure NDAs and Master Purchase Agreements are in place
- Build should-cost and total-cost-of-ownership models and lead negotiations to drive continuous cost reduction
- Cut lead times on critical parts, keep stock low without running out, and dual source where risk demands it
- Support Engineering early in design to choose manufacturable, available parts and qualify alternatives
- Manage supplier performance, quality issues and disputes with Quality and Supply Chain
- Track raw material (copper, magnets, plastics) and component markets, technology roadmaps and supply risks
What You Will Bring
- 3+ years of sourcing electromechanical components in automotive, motorcycle, e-mobility or similar industries (7+ for Senior Buyer)
- Comfortable reading drawings, specifications and BOMs, and discussing materials, processes and tolerances with engineers
- Knowledge of the Chinese and global supplier base for harnesses, connectors, motors and sensors
- A strong, data-driven negotiator who is organised and results-oriented
- Passion for sustainability, and a degree in engineering or business administration
- Fluent English and Mandarin
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 [email protected].