Job Description

Supplier Management & Procurement

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers through technical and commercial audits.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Analyze spending data and market trends to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for key commodities (e.g., raw materials, engineering components, powder coating).
• Manage the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, evaluate supplier proposals, and make data-driven sourcing recommendations.

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations

• Design, analyze, and optimize the end-to-end supply chain network, including transportation modes.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Implement and manage logistics tracking systems to ensure real-time visibility of shipments.
• Handle customs documentation and ensure compliance with international trade regulations for imports and exports.

Supplier Performance & Quality

• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for suppliers such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality, and Lead Time.
• Work with suppliers on continuous improvement projects to enhance their performance and resolve technical or delivery issues.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to address supplier quality problems and implement corrective actions (SCAR – Supplier Corrective Action Requests).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Production Planners to forecast material requirements and align procurement with production schedules.
• Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to source new materials and components.
• Support Value Engineering and Value Analysis initiatives to identify cost-reduction opportunities through design or material changes.

Job Requirement

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in international purchasing and 2 years in logistics.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills to build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Excellent analytical and research skills to evaluate market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, engaging, and self-motivated personality.