The posting
Job Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and develop suppliers for precision machining, sheet metal, fabrication, mechanical assemblies, automation equipment, and contract manufacturing.
- Execute strategic sourcing activities to meet project cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
- Review engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and specifications to assess supplier capabilities and manufacturing feasibility.
- Manage RFQ/RFI processes, including quotation analysis, cost breakdowns, technical clarification, and supplier benchmarking.
- Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, technical requirements, quality, and delivery terms.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and NPI teams on new product introductions, product transfers, and engineering changes.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives through VAVE, value engineering, design optimisation, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing.
- Drive supplier qualification, development, performance reviews, and continuous improvement to enhance quality, cost, delivery, and capacity.
- Support DFM/DFA reviews, prototype builds, first article inspections, and pilot production.
- Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, risk evaluations, and capacity planning to ensure supply continuity.
- Maintain sourcing records, supplier databases, cost analyses, and procurement documentation using ERP/MRP systems.
- Support strategic sourcing projects, market research, should-cost analysis, and supplier improvement initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or manufacturing within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of precision machining, sheet metal, welding, fabrication, mechanical assemblies, and contract manufacturing.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Hands-on experience in supplier sourcing, RFQ management, quotation analysis, negotiations, and cost reduction.
- Good understanding of DFM/DFA, manufacturing feasibility, supplier qualification, and performance management.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, particularly Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and NPI.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. For interested applicants, kindly send your resume in Word/PDF format to include the following in your resume including: 1. Current Salary 2. Expected Salary 3. Availability 4. Reason for leaving Thank you for your application and we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed & consented to us collecting, using, retaining & disclosing your personal information to prospective employers with the services provided by us. VU TRA MY | R25158108 RRECRUITER INT PTE. LTD. | 22C1414



