Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing MNC)

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

Job summary

Envirodynamics Solutions Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead strategic sourcing and supplier development across regional and global supply chains.

You will drive cost optimisation initiatives and collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Operations and Quality teams to ensure supplier performance. The role requires strong negotiation, analytics and cross-functional communication, with travel of 5–10% and APAC regional exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in sourcing/procurement or engineering in manufacturing/electronics.
• Strong cost analysis, negotiation and supplier quality experience.
• Regional/APAC sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing to travel 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and commodity strategies, including supplier negotiations, agreements 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.
• Act as the technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams on sourcing, materials and quality issues.
• Support supplier development, NPI and special projects, ensuring timely objectives.
• Monitor supplier risks including capacity, financial stability, compliance and life-cycle considerations; develop mitigations.
• Conduct supplier reviews, track performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline

Tools

SAP

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 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.