Senior Procurement Engineer

Job Responsibilities

1. Plan and manage the sourcing and selection of suppliers for procurement of materials according to established procurement strategies and policies, and standard operating procedures.

2. Evaluate and shortlist suppliers according to material specifications.

3. Obtain and compare quotations with quality and quantity in mind.

4. Negotiate pricing and eventual selection of suppliers.

5. Attend and check on delivery of procured materials in accordance with supplier agreement.

6. Manage vendors and suppliers through qualification and approval of new suppliers, with the aim to establish an adequate inventory of reliable suppliers to support full production lines and in times of upward demand.

7. Undertake the role of a liaison between Suppliers & Engineering department on technical issues.

8. Engage QE departments on non-conformance goods and services to determine root causes, put in place appropriate preventive measures, as well as take corrective actions against suppliers.

9. Support ‘Request For Quotation’ enquires from customers, from evaluation of suppliers and materials to preparation of costing for internal stakeholders.

10. Analyse and propose cost-saving measures for operational requirements.

11. Any other adhoc duties as assigned by Head of Department.

Requirements / Skills

1. Degree in Engineering field or equivalent.

2. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

3. On-the-job training is provided.

4. Good understanding of strategic sourcing, vendor qualification and management, and contract management.

5. Critical thinking and analytical skills.

6. Negotiation skills.

7. Problem-solving and Decision-making skills.

8. Listening and Communication skills (written and verbal).