Senior Sourcing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing: Lead procurement for electrical/electronic components, C-parts, and indirect materials. Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with organizational business objectives.
• Category support: Collaborate seamlessly with global and regional category team to synchronize local operations and achieve overarching procurement and category goals.
• Market research: Conduct supply market analyses to identify emerging opportunities, map supplier capacity and capability, and continuously optimize sourcing strategies.
• Supplier management: Rigorously assess supplier capacity, capability, performance, and risk profiles. Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and cultivate resilient, long-term partnerships.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and external vendors to streamline New Product Introductions (NPI) and efficiently resolve technical manufacturing challenges.
• Cost optimization: Lead cost-reduction and localization initiatives, strictly monitor commodity price variances, and manage savings/localization budgets.
• Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to corporate procurement policies, governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Performance reporting: Provide regular, data-driven updates to executive leadership on Category Localization projects, global commodity market movements, and supplier performance metrics (Quality, Service, and Pricing).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics or a related technical field
• 5–6 years of experience in strategic Sourcing / Procurement, Supplier development, or engineering
• Strong knowledge of EMS processes, motor manufacturing, and zero-base costing
• Proven expertise in sourcing electrical/electronic components, C-parts & Indirect
• Experience in a global matrix organization preferred
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Skills & Competencies
• Analytical ability: Skilled in cost analysis and supplier evaluation
• Negotiation: Strong professional negotiating skills with sound business judgment
• Communication: Excellent English proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading