Sourcing Engineer

Benchmark Electronics; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Penang is seeking a sourcing specialist with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience. The role requires sourcing mechanical parts, analyzing supplier quotations, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize pricing strategies. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction through quality supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing or related role.
• Proven familiarity with production cost modeling and margin analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Source parts for new and sustaining projects.
• Review and verify quotations from suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier scorecard activities.

Skills

Ability to analyze various sources of information

Detail oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Multitasking skills

Organization and prioritization skills

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Sourcing and collaboratively working with supplier to provide competitive quotations to customers by utilizing cost model and market pricing knowledge for the preparation of costed BOM for new and sustaining projects and able to review, estimate and justify on part unit pricing. Coordinates bid strategy with sales team and interprets customer requirements to offer solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer. Communicates and practices pricing strategies in support of ongoing sales efforts and be an enabler in meeting overall company strategies and goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Parts sourcing for New Bidding Project and Sustaining Projects on all Mechanical Parts for Benchmark PT (Penang)
• Review, compare and verify the quotations from suppliers to achieve a most competitive pricing
• Collaborate with SDE to identify competent suppliers who can provide competitive material pricing and meeting expected service level
• Identify the opportunity and work on the cost reduction (CR) for existing parts with suppliers and internal
• Work with supplier for FAIR submission before part delivery and participate in supplier and component qualifications and issues
• Coordinate supplier scorecard activities and facilitate business reviews, as applicable
• Identify and implement contract and agreement compliance
• Continuously drive PPV generation projects and secure continuous improvements and cost reductions
• Act as point of escalation for component issues, as appropriate
• Develop appropriate business relationships with key suppliers/sources to include a global strategy for competitively sourcing material and outside services
• Work closely with the business units to support customer strategic and tactical material needs
• Develop customer confidence in overall supply chain management through customer interaction
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing or related role.
• Proven ability to analyze various sources of information and familiarity with production cost modeling and margin analysis.
• Experience maintaining accuracy of quoting models and information in the operating system to ensure accurate cost and quoting programs.
• Must be very detail oriented and be able to efficiently organize information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and Team conferencing software