Strategic Sourcing Engineer — Global, Hybrid, Cost Optimization

Rockwell Automation; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Calm mindfulness program

Volunteer time off

Donation matching

OnTrack wellbeing program

Digital course library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support and implement the global sourcing strategy in Singapore. In this hybrid role, you will partner with Business Units, Engineering, and suppliers to drive cost reductions and ensure supply continuity.

You will lead negotiations, manage supplier performance, and shepherd VA/VE and NPI initiatives with cross-functional teams across Asia Pacific. A strong background in electronics sourcing and SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or engineering, often with specialised knowledge in electronic components.
• Proficiency in cost analysis, contract negotiation, supplier quality management, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong communication skills (often requiring English and another language), proactive, and able to work in a global, cross-functional team.
• Travel: 5~ 10%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation: Lead drafting for cost reduction projects, negotiate contracts and pricing, and conduct monthly reviews with suppliers.
• Drive for Delivery: Monitor supplier performance on delivery for finished goods, solve shortages, coordinate acceptance at suppliers.
• Cost Reduction & Optimization: Lead VA/VE projects, analyze spend, coordinate feasibility studies with R&D and engineering.
• Implementation of Productivity: Track ECNs, SCNs and TGDs; validate vendor cost-reduction design changes.
• Risk Mitigation & Sustainability: Monitor supplier capacity and financial risk to ensure supply continuity.
• Supplier Performance Management: Collaborate with supplier quality to resolve issues and recover COPQ.
• Special Projects and NPI: Manage commercial analysis for factored suppliers and on-time completion.

Skills

Sourcing

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Supplier quality

SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support and implement the global sourcing strategy in Singapore. In this hybrid role, you will partner with Business Units, Engineering, and suppliers to drive cost reductions and ensure supply continuity.

You will lead negotiations, manage supplier performance, and shepherd VA/VE and NPI initiatives with cross-functional teams across Asia Pacific. A strong background in electronics sourcing and SAP is preferred.