Senior Indirect Sourcing Engineer

Molex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Singapore is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support indirect procurement for plant operations, aligning with Molex Procurement governance and framework. You will engage with cross-functional teams, drive cost reduction, and manage RFQ/RFP activities to meet business needs.

The role reports to the Sourcing Center Manager in Singapore and emphasizes strategic and tactical execution within Indirect categories, ensuring supplier performance and adherence to procurement standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree with 5 years in Indirect Sourcing or Procurement.
• Experience in Facilities, Packaging, MRO, HR or related indirect categories.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Indirect Sourcing processes: RFQ, RFP, bidding, auction and cost benchmarking.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with Plant Operations and cross-functional teams to support operations and cost reductions.
• Ensure procurement governance and compliance with SOPs.
• Support end users and drive supplier performance.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

Diploma or Degree in related field

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As Sourcing Engineer within Indirect categories, preferably with prior experience in Sourcing and/or Procurement activities.

This role, being part of a committed Indirect Sourcing team, will be based in Molex Singapore facility performing strategic and tactical execution with primary focus to source and support Molex Singapore plant operations, in line with Molex Procurement governance and framework.

Our Team

This role shall function closely with Molex cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Facilities and HR, Manufacturing Engineering, Project, Finance & Operations, Quality and Facilities to support customer demands

• Core responsibility as Indirect Procurement to support Plant Operations requirement
• Comply with Procurement and Sourcing procedures, SOP procedures and other requirements from time to time
• Apply Molex PBM (Principle Based Management) practices during course of work

This role will report to the Sourcing Center Manager based in Singapore for Procurement Governance, Operations and Execution.

What You Will Do

• Manage Indirect Sourcing processes, including but not limited to RFQ, RFP, Competitive bidding, Auction and Cost benchmark and Supplier negotiation activities, Supplier management and Stakeholders management towards Molex business goals
• Work closely with Category Management team of assigned category to deliver the best fit strategies and execution for Molex Plant Operation
• Responsible for Procurement key performance and deliverables on assigned categories and KPI ownership
• Contract Management and Negotiation, Procurement processes PR/PO and invoicing with suppliers
• Support end user departments through sourcing, cost benchmark and complete buyer’s action for PO release
• Ensure supplier deliverables to support Plant Operation, End user and customer requirements
• Work closely with Plant Operation cross functional teams to support Operation Excellence and Business Growth
• Support and drive cost reduction objectives with the responsibility to deliver annual cost saving goals
• Business negotiation with suppliers for agreement encouraging compliance by both supplier and end-users
• Support evolving indirect Sourcing initiatives to proactively identify supply base and supply issues – Risk mitigation, Business continuity plan (BCP) and exploring emerging opportunities
• Collaborate with Global/Regional Category Management team in cost savings initiatives
• Comply with purchasing/sourcing procedures, SOP procedures and other requirements from time to time
• Other Procurement duties may be assigned to this role within Molex Indirect Procurement community

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Diploma or Degree with 5 years in Indirect Sourcing or Procurement experience with Category assignment portfolio
• Procurement experience in one or more indirect category such as Facilities, Packaging, MRO, HR, Machinery or others
• Knowledge of data analytics tools

What Will Put You Ahead

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within organization
• Self-actualized, strong analytical / problem solving skills, and excellent organizational skills
• Computer skills – such as Coupa, Ariba, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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