Global Sourcing Engineer

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

1. Supplier Identification and Management

1. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers from global markets to meet business needs.
2. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
3. Continuously monitor the supplier landscape to ensure competitiveness and innovation.
4. Develop and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.

2. Cost Optimization and Negotiation

1. Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions for materials or services.
2. Work closely with the finance and procurement teams to optimize costs and achieve cost reduction targets without compromising on quality.
3. Develop and execute cost-saving initiatives such as strategic sourcing, alternate supplier selection, and process improvements.

3. Quality Assurance and Risk Management

1. Ensure that sourced materials meet quality standards and specifications required by the company.
2. Collaborate with quality teams to perform supplier audits, inspections, and certifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
3. Mitigate risks by proactively addressing supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues, and changes in market conditions.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

1. Work closely with product development, engineering, and manufacturing teams to understand technical specifications, quality standards, and sourcing requirements.
2. Serve as the key point of contact between internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of any issues.
3. Provide technical support and feedback to engineering teams regarding material choices, supplier capabilities, and cost considerations.

SKILLSET(S) REQUIREMENT

Strong negotiation skills, excellent communication and relationship management abilities, and a keen eye for market trends. Ability to work with suppliers from different countries and cultures.

ATTRIBUTES

1. Team player
2. Willing to undertake new tasks
3. Eager to change for the better
4. Think out of the box to improve processes
5. Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
6. Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
7. Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
8. Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment
9. Able to work well under pressure and handle emergencies and stressful situations

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferably with a minimum of 3 – 5 years of working experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management in the manufacturing industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and/or any other related field of study.