Strategic Sourcing Engineer for Precision Manufacturing

RRECRUITER INT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RRECRUITER INT PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a procurement professional to source and develop suppliers for precision machining, sheet metal, fabrication, and contract manufacturing.

You will review drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and specs to assess capability and feasibility, while leading RFQ/RFI processes and supplier benchmarking. The role requires 3–5 years in engineering procurement, strong negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or manufacturing within an engineering/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and develop suppliers for precision machining, sheet metal, fabrication, mechanical assemblies, automation equipment, and contract manufacturing.
• Execute strategic sourcing activities to meet project cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and specifications to assess supplier capabilities and manufacturing feasibility.
• Manage RFQ/RFI processes, including quotation analysis, cost breakdowns, technical clarification, and supplier benchmarking.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, technical requirements, quality, and delivery terms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and NPI teams on new product introductions, product transfers, and engineering changes.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through VAVE, value engineering, design optimisation, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing.
• Drive supplier qualification, development, performance reviews, and continuous improvement to enhance quality, cost, delivery, and capacity.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews, prototype builds, first article inspections, and pilot production.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, risk evaluations, and capacity planning to ensure supply continuity.
• Maintain sourcing records, supplier databases, cost analyses, and procurement documentation using ERP/MRP systems.
• Support strategic sourcing projects, market research, should-cost analysis, and supplier improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

RRECRUITER INT PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a procurement professional to source and develop suppliers for precision machining, sheet metal, fabrication, and contract manufacturing.

You will review drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and specs to assess capability and feasibility, while leading RFQ/RFI processes and supplier benchmarking. The role requires 3–5 years in engineering procurement, strong negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to