Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical) - Johor (Mandarin Speaker)

Atomic Recruitment Sea; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Recruitment Sea, Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical) to join the procurement team. The role focuses on sourcing mechanical commodities, building strategic supplier partnerships, and driving cost, quality, and supply performance to support new product introductions and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background with experience in sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level mechanical engineering background required.
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management involving mechanical commodities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance.
• Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job will close on 9th September 2026.

About the Opportunity

A leading global industrial automation and digital transformation company is seeking a Sourcing Engineer (Mechanical) to join its procurement team in Kuala Lumpur.

This role is responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of mechanical commodities, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and driving cost, quality, and supply performance. Working closely with engineering, operations, and global sourcing teams, you will play a key role in ensuring a resilient and competitive supply base while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

This opportunity is ideal for procurement professionals with a strong mechanical engineering background who enjoy combining technical knowledge with strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance.
• Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support production and new product introduction.
• Provide sourcing expertise for mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
• Support cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Market & Cost Analysis

• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity pricing.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and supply chain resilience.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and supplier performance metrics.

Requirements

We're looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management involving mechanical commodities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, manufacturing processes, and supplier development.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Why Join?

Join a globally recognised technology leader where you'll work alongside international teams, contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, and build a rewarding career within a world-class procurement organisation.