Senior Sourcing Executive

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, components, consumables, and services.
• Identify alternative suppliers to mitigate supply risks and improve competitiveness.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, market analysis, and cost comparisons.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Coordinate supplier audits, evaluations, and qualification activities.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Cost Management & Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Conduct cost analysis and support budgeting activities.
• Monitor market trends and material price fluctuations.

Procurement Operations

• Manage RFQs, quotations, supplier selection, and purchase recommendations.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to support production schedules.
• Coordinate with planning and logistics teams to prevent material shortages.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supplier databases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Planning teams on new product introductions (NPI).
• Support supplier qualification and material approval processes.
• Coordinate with Quality teams on supplier corrective actions and quality improvements.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Support ISO and other management system requirements.
• Prepare sourcing reports, supplier performance reports, and procurement KPIs.
• Maintain compliance with ethical sourcing and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in electronics, EMS, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience managing local and international suppliers.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and sourcing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and cost management capabilities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing supply chains.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronics components, mechanical parts, or manufacturing materials.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems and supplier quality management.
• Experience in contract management and strategic sourcing projects.