Purchasing Engineer

JL GROUP ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JL GROUP ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. seeks a capable procurement professional to lead supplier sourcing for machinery components. You will evaluate suppliers, analyse quotes, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost competitiveness and quality compliance.

You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D and QA teams on VE/VA initiatives, manage BOM cost data, and maintain rigorous supplier performance through ERP-driven records. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or equivalent.
• Relevant purchasing experience within machinery/manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin for liaising with Mandarin-speaking suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for direct/indirect materials to meet project needs.
• Analyse supplier quotes to deliver cost assessments and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop and negotiate supply agreements covering pricing, MOQ, lead times, terms, and SLAs.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs and CAD models to analyse contract scopes and costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, R&D, and QA on VE/VA and supplier audits.
• Establish dual-sourcing and local backup strategies to mitigate supply risks.
• Maintain procurement records using ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle, or local MRPs).
• Perform ad-hoc procurement duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma or Degree in HVAC

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle

MRP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Lead supplier sourcing and procurement to support machinery sector projects and production. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise costs, manage contracts, and ensure quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for direct and indirect materials, including specialised mechanical parts, raw metals, electrical components, castings, and forgings to expand the vendor base and meet project and production needs
• Analyse supplier quotes to deliver accurate cost assessments and lead cost-reduction initiatives ensuring competitive pricing
• Develop and negotiate supply agreements covering pricing, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ), lead times, payment terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) to secure favourable contract terms
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to analyse sales contract scopes and provide BOM cost data to management for project costing support
• Collaborate with Engineering, Unit Sales, R&D, production planning, and Quality Assurance teams on Value Engineering (VE/VA) initiatives, vendor audits, and Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) to improve product quality and supplier performance
• Establish dual-sourcing and localised backup strategies to mitigate raw material supply risks and manage supply fluctuations effectively
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation using ERP systems such as SAP MM, Oracle, or local MRP systems
• Perform other ad-hoc procurement duties as assigned

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or an equivalent discipline
• Relevant purchasing experience within the machinery or manufacturing sector
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin to liaise effectively with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and partners
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and commercial negotiation skills