Strategic Sourcing Engineer (ME)

Job Summary

• Develop and execute Indirect Category Sourcing Strategies to support business goals and new business models.
• Manage strategic sourcing activities, supplier portfolios, and commercial agreements to optimize cost, quality, service, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with domestic and regional stakeholders and suppliers to identify sourcing solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories and support new business models.
• Manage strategic agreements and purchase orders, including market analysis, price negotiation, supplier performance, and contract administration.
• Evaluate and manage potential and existing suppliers to ensure performance and compliance with procurement policies and requirements.
• Collaborate with domestic and regional stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Drive SLA development, category management, supplier portfolio management, and SKU rationalization.
• Identify preferred or new suppliers capable of meeting technical and business requirements.
• Recommend alternative products or equivalent solutions to enhance competitiveness and sourcing effectiveness.
• Maintain procurement data and identify opportunities for data quality, system, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Procurement or Sales Engineering is an advantage.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on approach, and Can Do attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong digital literacy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools, e.g., Excel or BI Report, is an advantage.
• Background in the industrial segment is preferred.
• Good command of Business English.
• Flexible to travel and work overseas occasionally as assigned.