Sourcing Engineer (Manufacturing MNC)

ENVIRODYNAMICS SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENVIRODYNAMICS SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development and cost optimisation across regional and global supply chains.

The role interfaces with engineering, R&D, operations and quality teams to ensure supplier performance and continuity. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sourcing/procurement within manufacturing or electronics, with strong cost analysis, supplier negotiations and ERP experience (SAP).

Qualifications

• Requires min. a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline.
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, supplier management or engineering, preferably in manufacturing, electronics or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and commodity strategies, including supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery, addressing shortages and supply continuity risks.
• Drive VA/VE and other cost optimisation projects with Engineering, R&D, Operations and Quality teams.
• Interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams on alternate sourcing, materials and processes.
• Support supplier development, NPI and special projects with timely implementation.
• Monitor supplier risks and develop mitigation plans; conduct supplier business and project reviews.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Company Profile

Our client is a global MNC leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, helping manufacturers worldwide build smarter, more connected and efficient operations. With a presence across 100+ countries with more than 20K employees worldwide, the organisation delivers advanced solutions across industrial automation, robotics, software, AI, control systems and smart manufacturing, serving major industries including semiconductor, automotive, life sciences, F&B and energy. We're seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Engineer to drive strategic sourcing, supplier development and cost optimisation initiatives across regional and global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and commodity strategies, including supplier negotiations, commercial agreements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery, addressing shortages, capacity constraints and supply continuity risks.
• Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and other cost optimisation projects in collaboration with Engineering, R&D, Operations and Quality teams.
• Act as the technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams on alternate sourcing, materials, processes and quality issue resolution.
• Support supplier development, NPI and special projects, ensuring timely implementation and achievement of project objectives.
• Monitor supplier risks including capacity, financial stability, compliance and product end-of-life, and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Conduct supplier business and project reviews, track performance and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Min. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline .
• Min. 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management or engineering, preferably within manufacturing, electronics or industrial environments.
• Strong experience in cost analysis, supplier negotiation, supplier quality and ERP systems such as SAP .
• Regional/APAC sourcing experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working with global, cross-functional teams and suppliers across different cultures and time zones.
• Willing to travel approximately 5-10% .
• Preferred: Good understanding of commodity market trends, supplier landscape, supply and demand dynamics, pricing strategies, benchmarking and supplier development.