Strategic Purchasing Engineer

Bell Ward Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in livestock and poultry solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supplier selection, negotiation, and performance assessment. This role requires a degree in engineering, strong negotiation skills, and experience in procurement within manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage part and component sourcing and supplier management.
• Negotiate with suppliers on lead times, costs, and quality.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team player

Cost estimation

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Automation Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client specialises in providing innovative solutions for livestock, poultry, and swine farming.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage part and component sourcing, supplier selection, and supplier management to ensure competitive cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate with suppliers on lead times, costs, and quality to maximize company benefits.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance during the contract term, including conducting performance evaluations, updating supplier performance records, and providing feedback for improvement.
• Collect and analyze market data to support purchasing decisions.
• Conduct feasibility studies for localization projects.
• Assist the engineering team with cost analysis for new product development.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, the engineering team, and the BDI technical department in new product development, qualification, transition, and production trial runs.
• Perform technical inspections on new samples from local suppliers when necessary.
• Provide technical support for local production, including setting up new production lines, maintaining plant equipment, and sourcing spare parts.
• Follow purchasing guidelines from HQ.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers aligned with the company’s needs and business nature.
• Ensure compliance with commercial, legal, and contractual requirements in all procurement transactions.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical / Automation Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in sourcing or procurement, particularly in sheet metal parts, wire mesh products, and plastic parts.
• Proficient in cost estimation for parts and tooling.
• Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills, particularly in supply chain management.
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for sheet metal parts, wire mesh production, plastic injection molding, and electrical control panels (enclosures) is an advantage.
• Experience in sourcing raw materials (steel coil, wire rod, plastic resin) and monitoring price and stock movements is a plus.
• Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control is an added advantage.
  
  

For more information or confidential consultation, please do not hesitate to contact Pui Yee at [e-mail].

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