Sourcing Engineer

Key Responsibilities:
-Evaluate, identify, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, and capacity.
-Manage RFQs with suppliers and ensure timely responses aligned with project deadlines.
-Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BOMs to source suitable parts and components.
-Evaluate supplier quotations to ensure alignment with target cost provided by the U.S. team.
-Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with local and international vendors to meet target cost.
-Manage supplier performance metrics.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, production) for sourcing strategy.
-Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
-Support alternate sourcing and dual-vendor qualification for strategic parts.
-Monitor and respond to supply disruptions, capacity issues, and lead time variances.
-Maintain accurate RFQ records, supplier documentation and weekly report.
-Work independently and with minimal supervision while handling multiple priorities.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:
-Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering fields.
-Minimum 3 to 5 year of experience in sourcing engineering, preferably in a multinational environment.
-Proven experience with supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:
-Ability to interpret and analyse mechanical, electrical, or electro-mechanical drawings/specs.
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel; strong mathematical skills and high attention to detail.

Additional Requirements:
-Must be able to speak and write in Chinese to effectively communicate with chinese-speaking clients
-Strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
-Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global supply chain environment.
-Willing to travel to supplier sites as necessary (both domestic and international).
-Results-driven, adaptable and able to work independently and with minimal supervision while handling multiple priorities.
-Must be willing to work overtime, including nights and weekends, when required to meet project or quality deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Candidates who are familiar with Asian supplier markets and U.S. import/export cost structures.
-Culturally adaptive and able to work across borders effectively.
-Highly responsive, accountable, and disciplined in follow-ups.

Experience working with overseas/Asia-based suppliers and import/export processes

Immediate availability to start work will be considered an added advantage.