Strategic MRO Sourcing Engineer: Drive Costs & Supply

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. (FAP) is seeking an MRO Sourcing Engineer in Penang to lead strategic supplier partnerships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure reliable supply of MRO materials.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories, manage RFQs, and monitor supplier performance while collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations to align with maintenance plans and plant needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in Procurement, MRO Sourcing or similar environment.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration or relevant subject.
• Proven experience managing MRO suppliers, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, plant operations, facilities, or plastic industry environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and cost reduction techniques.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Fluent in English & Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories (spare parts, consumables, tools, services).
• Analyse MRO spends and demand patterns to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead category standardization and rationalization initiatives.
• Support long-term sourcing roadmaps aligned with business and maintenance strategies.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard MRO suppliers.
• Manage RFQ/RFP/RFIs and conduct commercial and technical evaluations.
• Lead price negotiations, framework agreements, and long-term contracts.
• Ensure contracts cover pricing, lead time, service level, warranty, and compliance requirements.
• Manage supplier risk and develop alternative sourcing options.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Stores teams.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Cost Reduction

RFQ / RFP Management

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration

Job description

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. (FAP) is seeking an MRO Sourcing Engineer in Penang to lead strategic supplier partnerships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure reliable supply of MRO materials.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories, manage RFQs, and monitor supplier performance while collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations to align with maintenance plans and plant needs.