Purchasing Engineer

Job Summary

Lead supplier sourcing and procurement to support machinery sector projects and production. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise costs, manage contracts, and ensure quality compliance.

Responsibilities

Source and evaluate suppliers for direct and indirect materials, including specialised mechanical parts, raw metals, electrical components, castings, and forgings to expand the vendor base and meet project and production needs

Analyse supplier quotes to deliver accurate cost assessments and lead cost-reduction initiatives ensuring competitive pricing

Develop and negotiate supply agreements covering pricing, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ), lead times, payment terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) to secure favourable contract terms

Interpret technical drawings, CAD models, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to analyse sales contract scopes and provide BOM cost data to management for project costing support

Collaborate with Engineering, Unit Sales, R&D, production planning, and Quality Assurance teams on Value Engineering (VE/VA) initiatives, vendor audits, and Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) to improve product quality and supplier performance

Establish dual-sourcing and localised backup strategies to mitigate raw material supply risks and manage supply fluctuations effectively

Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation using ERP systems such as SAP MM, Oracle, or local MRP systems

Perform other ad-hoc procurement duties as assigned

Required competencies and certifications

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or an equivalent discipline

Relevant purchasing experience within the machinery or manufacturing sector

Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin to liaise effectively with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and partners

Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and commercial negotiation skills