Job Responsibilities

• Project Management 
• As part of the project team and the extended Procurement team, you are to ensure that new products entering production, have a direct material cost that meets the requirement of the business case for the product.
• Drive and achieve targets for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• In cooperation with commodity management, ensure the implementation of the supply strategies for the relevant categories.
• Manage Sourcing goals, strategy and analytics for global projects
• Understand industry and commodity trends to influence the use of standard/common parts/materials.
• Follow up of samples or First Article (FA) to be submitted through Product/FA Engineer to customer for evaluation/approval.
• Be able to represent the team in customer interface where required.
• Drive effective RFQ.
• Effectively managing timing for global procurement initiatives to drive efficiencies and cost saving.
• As Project Sourcing you will enable the use of supply base management and analytical perspective to drive benefit projects.
• Monitor and effectively track all project transfer timeline and activities to ensure customer time to market.
• Participate in supplier selections and recommendations in line with the transfer plan.

• Ensure assurance of supply (AOS) to support business needs and seek means on resolution of supply issues.
• Early involvement with R&D for DFX & DFSC on component and supplier selection Work with Purchasing, Quality and/or Finance to resolve any supplier related issues.

• Source and determine quotations at the most competitive price.
• Ensure obtained pricing to be the most favorable for the company in both new and current business environments.
• Ensure quotation strategy makes sense to support the required business model to improve chances of an award of business from potential customers.

Job Requirements

• Engineering background, able to read & understand technical drawings & specifications.
• Proficient negotiation skills. Good understanding of the supply base, both local and overseas with good understanding of the outsourcing requirements in the China/India/Thailand/Vietnam, an added advantage.
• Demonstrated project management and strategic, business analytics experience required.
• Strong analytical and data manipulation abilities.
• Understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies & strong technical abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, with effective communication and presentation skills. SAP knowledge is an added advantage.
• Possess good analytical skills to justify the course of work and be able to communicate tactfully as critical and sensitive Information is involved.
• Candidate must be able to multi-task.

• Diploma/degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electronics Engineer
• 3 years in contract manufacturing