Key Responsibilities
- Technical Sourcing & VA/VE:Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives. Collaborate with R&D to evaluate alternative electronic components, replacement ICs, and new materials to optimize costs without affecting quality.
- Commercial Negotiation:Lead pricing negotiations, manage RFQ packages, and handle commercial contract drafting for high-impact cost-reduction projects.
- Supply Chain Continuity & Risk Mitigation:Resolve critical component shortages, review manufacturing line capacities with vendors, and manage component End-of-Life (EOL) or Last-Time-Buy strategies to avoid factory downtime.
- Change Management:Track Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Supplier Change Notices (SCNs) to ensure technical modifications successfully translate into bottom-line procurement savings.
- Supplier Performance:Conduct regular monthly business reviews with key factored partners and partner with Supplier Quality Engineers to resolve technical defects and recover Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
Requirements (The Essentials)
- Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience:5+ years of experience within Product Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Component Engineering, or Technical Sourcing.
- Domain Knowledge:Deep understanding of electronic components, PCBA manufacturing, semiconductor market dynamics, or industrial sensor products.
- Tools:Proficiency in analyzing cost structures, managing engineering change requests, and working with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Travel:Willingness to travel regionally around 5% to 10% for supplier site audits and reviews.
The Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Prior experience managing regional electronics suppliers or factored manufacturing partners across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills to seamlessly bridge the gap between technical engineers and commercial vendors across global boundaries.
EnviroDynamics Solutions Pte Ltd I EA License No.: 12C6285
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