Procurement Engineer

Private Advertiser; Penang; Presencial; MYR 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stratus Automation Sdn Bhd is seeking a proactive Procurement/Strategic Sourcing professional to drive cost-effective sourcing of mechanical, electrical and electronic components. You will collaborate with Engineering during NPI and DFM stages to identify alternative materials and manufacturing processes that meet specifications and lead times.

The role involves evaluating suppliers, conducting RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, and implementing VA/VE opportunities while ensuring quality and supply continuity.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing/engineering or procurement experience with capital equipment.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic components is an added advantage.
• Ability to drive and lead projects.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with Engineering during early NPI stage, preferably before BOM/drawing release.
• Review drawings, specifications, materials and proposed manufacturing processes for cost and manufacturability.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and VA/VE across products.
• Perform supplier evaluations, RFIs/RFQs/RFPs and technical/commercial assessments.
• Develop alternate sourcing and localization opportunities to reduce lead time and cost.
• Coordinate with QA and Engineering for testing and qualification.
• Negotiate terms, lead times and commercial aspects with suppliers.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical knowledge of electrical/e‑h

Project leadership

Educación

Degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Stratus Automation Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Stratus Global Holdings Bhd) is a prominent player in designing and supplying cost-effective cleanroom hybrid Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) and Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS).

Stratus Automation has been dedicated to delivering cutting-edge automation solutions that drive efficiency and innovation in the industry. We provide a complete turnkey AMHS mainly for semiconductor fabs, solar cells, medical industries as well as OEM suppliers for many world- class semiconductor automation system integrators.

To learn more about our company and solution portfolios, please visithttps://stratusauto.com and on Linkedin.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for technical sourcing of mechanical, electrical, electronic and standard components with strong involvement during the NPI and DFM stages. The role works closely with Engineering and suppliers to identify cost-effective materials, manufacturing processes and equivalent parts while ensuring quality, technical compliance, lead time and supply continuity.

What You Will Do:

NPI & DFM Support

Engage with Engineering during the early NPI stage, preferably before BOM/drawing release.

Participate in DFM and design reviews with Engineering and suppliers.

Review drawings, specifications, materials and proposed manufacturing processes from cost, manufacturability and sourcing perspectives.

Recommend alternative manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances or design approaches that may reduce cost and lead time while meeting functional requirements.

Identify and drive cost-reduction and VA/VE opportunities for new and existing products.

Analyze supplier quotations, material costs, manufacturing processes, cycle time, tooling and secondary processes to identify cost drivers.

Work with Engineering and suppliers to simplify designs or processes where technically feasible.

Conduct cost benchmarking and support negotiation based on technical/process understanding rather than quotation comparison alone.

Equivalent/Alternative Part Sourcing

Identify lower cost equivalent or alternative components during the NPI stage and for existing products.

Perform initial technical comparison of specifications, functionality, form/fit and sourcing conditions.

Work with Engineering and QA to coordinate evaluation, testing and qualification before implementation.

Develop alternative sources to reduce cost, long lead time and single-source dependency.

Support BOM cost-down initiatives through alternative component sourcing.

Mechanical/Fabrication Technical Sourcing

Interpret 2D engineering drawings, STEP/3D files, tolerances, GD&T, materials and finishing requirements.

Understand manufacturing processes such as CNC machining/turning, sheet metal/laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating/painting, plating/anodizing & other secondary processes.

Recommend suitable manufacturing methods and capable suppliers.

Work with Engineering and suppliers to resolve DFM, drawing and manufacturing concerns.

Supplier & Technology Sourcing

Identify and qualify new suppliers, technologies and manufacturing capabilities to improve cost, quality and lead time.

Conduct RFI, RFQ, RFP and technical/commercial evaluations.

Assess supplier equipment, manufacturing capability, process control and capacity.

Participate in supplier prequalification, technical assessments, site visits and audits with QA and Engineering.

Develop second-source and localization opportunities.

Supplier Process Improvement

Review supplier manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, cycle time and material flow.

Work with suppliers on process improvement and cost-down proposals.

Drive correction actions where issues originate from manufacturability, process capability or supplier technical limitations.

Strategic Sourcing

Develop sourcing strategies for assigned mechanical, electrical and electronic commodities.

Evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, cost, quality, delivery, capacity and supply risk.

Negotiate price, MOQ, tooling, lead time and commercial terms.

Identify high cost, long lead and sole-source materials and develop mitigation plans.

What You Will Bring (Required Qualifications):

Degree in Engineering or equivalent with minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, engineering or procurement engineering with capital equipment required.

Strong negotiation and analytical skills required.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across different departments.

Knowledge of electrical and electronic components and ability to understand technical specifications will be an added advantage.

Ability to drive and lead projects.