Technical Sourcing Engineer / Senior Engineer

Private Advertiser; Ayer Keroh; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Ayer Keroh, Melaka is seeking a Technical Sourcing Engineer to source fabrication parts, components and modules in Malaysia. The role focuses on supplier evaluation, negotiation and driving cost reduction while supporting cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in engineering with at least 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, and strong skills in Excel, ERP systems and supplier management. Capital equipment knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement or Engineering.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement is preferred.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of supplier management and cost reduction.
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source fabrication parts, standard components, modules and indirect materials.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on capability, quality, cost and delivery.
• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and quality.
• Manage supplier relationships and improvement projects.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier lead time and material availability.
• Maintain supplier and purchasing records.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Quality and other departments.
• Support supplier reviews and the Zero Defect Program.
• Handle other ad hoc assignments when required.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are hiring for Technical Sourcing Engineer and Technical Sourcing Senior Engineer positions based in Ayer Keroh, Melaka. The role involves sourcing fabrication parts, standard components, modules and indirect materials, identifying and evaluating suppliers, and managing supplier relationships to drive cost reduction and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Source fabrication parts, standard components, modules and indirect materials

Identify and evaluate suppliers based on capability, quality, cost and delivery

Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and quality

Manage supplier relationships and improvement projects

Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor supplier lead time and material availability

Maintain supplier and purchasing records

Work closely with Purchasing, Quality and other departments

Support supplier reviews and the Zero Defect Program

Handle other ad hoc assignments when required

About you

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement or Engineering

Experience in capital equipment procurement is preferred

Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and analytical skills

Good knowledge of supplier management and cost reduction

Experience with ERP systems is an advantage

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Machining process knowledge and ability to read technical drawings will be an added advantage

Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Senior candidates should have experience in leading projects

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Sourcing Engineer?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of Engineering Procurement experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Component Engineer?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?