Strategic Machinery Sourcing & Procurement 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

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.