Global Sourcing Engineer

Job Descriptions

Supplier Identification and Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers from global markets to meet business needs.

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

• Continuously monitor the supplier landscape to ensure competitiveness and innovation.

• Develop and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.

Cost Optimization and Negotiation

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions for materials or services.

• Work closely with the finance and procurement teams to optimize costs and achieve cost reduction targets without compromising on quality.

• Develop and execute cost-saving initiatives such as strategic sourcing, alternate supplier selection, and process improvements.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Ensure that sourced materials meet quality standards and specifications required by the company.

• Collaborate with quality teams to perform supplier audits, inspections, and certifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Mitigate risks by proactively addressing supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues, and changes in market conditions.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with product development, engineering, and manufacturing teams to understand technical specifications, quality standards, and sourcing requirements.

• Serve as the key point of contact between internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of any issues.

• Provide technical support and feedback to engineering teams regarding material choices, supplier capabilities, and cost considerations.

SKILLSET(S) REQUIREMENT

Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication and relationship management abilities, and a keen eye for market trends. Ability to work with suppliers from different countries and cultures.

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, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets

• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment

• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergencies and stressful situations

Requirements

• Preferably with minimum of 3-5 Years of working experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management in manufacturing industry.
• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management and/or any other related field of study.