Sourcing Engineer

SIBS; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier management firm in Malaysia is looking for an experienced sourcing specialist. You will evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality materials meet European standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in technical sourcing and be proficient in MS Excel. Communication in Mandarin is a plus. This role may require local and overseas travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in technical sourcing, supplier negotiation and management.
• Willing to travel both locally and overseas.
• Ability to analyze price history and trends.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing of suppliers according to the need of material.
• Evaluate suppliers based on standard evaluation procedures.
• Negotiate for better pricing and establish terms.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Supplier negotiation

MS Excel proficiency

Communication in Mandarin

Job description

Sourcing of supplier according to the need of material.

Evaluate suppliers base on standard evaluation procedure by ensuring suppliers meet European material and environmental standards.

Negotiate for better pricing before putting suppliers into certified listing.

Establish payment terms, delivery terms and incoterms.

Drive for supplier performance, compliance and follow up with suppliers’ corrective actions.

Work towards cost reduction by evaluating alternative materials or suppliers to maintain competitive quality and price of parts.

Implement strategies to improve supplier quality and to ensure supply chain continuity and also reduction in non-conformance material.

Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years working experience in technical sourcing, supplier negotiation and management.
• Willing to travel both locally and oversea.
• Ability to analyze price history and trends.
• Able to communicate in Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel.

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