The posting
Key Responsibilities
1. Fabrication Sourcing & RFQ Management
- Source fabrication parts including:
- CNC machining (Precision parts, fixtures)
- Sheet metal fabrication (Laser cut, bending, welding)
- Tooling (Molds, dies, jigs, fixtures)
- Plastic injection / die casting parts
- Prepare and send RFQs based on drawings (2D/3D) and BOM
- Perform:
- Cost comparison
- Lead time analysis
- Supplier capability evaluation
- Work with engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and cost optimization
2. BOM Costing & Quotation Support
- Analyse mechanical BOM and perform cost roll-up for RFQs
- Evaluate:
- Raw material cost (Aluminium, steel, plastic resins)
- Processing cost (Machining, finishing, surface treatment)
- Provide competitive costing to Sales
3. Purchasing Execution (PO Management)
- Generate and release Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP system
- Ensure:
- Correct pricing, quantity, and specifications
- Agreed lead times are met
- Follow up with suppliers on:
- Order confirmation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years in procurement of fabrication / mechanical parts.
- Experience in EMS / Contract manufacturing environment preferred.
Skillset(s) Requirement:
- Ability to read Engineering drawings (2D/3D) and GD&T basics (tolerance understanding)
- Knowledge of fabrication processes like CNC machining, sheet metal, injection moulding
- Familiar with ERP systems
- Knowledge of surface finishing (anodizing, plating, powder coating)
- Experience sourcing in China / SEA supplier base
Attributes:
- Team player.
- Willing to undertake new tasks.
- Eager to change for the better.
- Think out of the box to improve processes.
- Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers.
- Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Able to manage time effectively, priorities tasks and achieve set targets.
- Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment.
- Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.



