✨ AI Summary
The Sourcing Engineer will be responsible for sourcing and developing local suppliers for direct materials and production components. Key duties include evaluating supplier capabilities, conducting qualification activities, collaborating with R&D and Quality, and driving localization initiatives. The role also involves registering and onboarding new suppliers, monitoring their performance, maintaining supplier databases, and preparing reports for management.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or a related field, with 1-4 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supplier development in a manufacturing setting. Proven experience with local suppliers, strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. Excellent English communication skills are also necessary.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or a related field.1–4 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supplier development within a manufacturing environment.Proven experience dealing with local suppliers.Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Description
Source and develop local suppliers for direct materials and production components.Evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, technical competency, and production capacity.Conduct supplier qualification activities, including audits, sample evaluations, and production approvals.Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to ensure material compliance with technical specifications.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementation.Drive localization initiatives by identifying and qualifying local alternatives to imported materials.Register and onboard new suppliers while ensuring all required documentation is completed.Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.Maintain supplier databases, sourcing records, quotations, contracts, and related documentation.Prepare sourcing, procurement, and supplier performance reports for management.