Purchasing Engineer

JL MARINE & ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JL Marine & Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead supplier sourcing for machinery projects. You will collaborate across engineering, production, and quality to optimise costs and ensure timely delivery.

You will evaluate suppliers for mechanical parts, metals, and electrical components, analyse quotes, negotiate terms, and develop supply agreements with MOQ, lead times, and SLAs. Mandarin liaison optional.

Qualifications

• Experience in machinery or manufacturing procurement.
• Strong written and spoken English; Mandarin beneficial.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and Bills of Materials for costing.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for direct and indirect materials.
• Analyse quotes to deliver cost assessments and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop and negotiate supply agreements with pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, and SLAs.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, and BOM for project costing support.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, R&D, QA on VE/VA, CAPA and supplier audits.
• Establish dual-sourcing and local backup strategies to mitigate supply risks.
• Maintain procurement records in ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle, MRP).
• Perform other ad-hoc procurement duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Cost reduction

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality compliance

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC or equivalent

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Job description

About the role

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

Key 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

About you

• 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