Sourcing Engineer (Electronics)

Grow your career at an innovative company with an international presence! IKA is where people turn visions into reality for laboratory and analytical technology, process technology, bioprocessing, and electric vehicle batteries. We are a future-oriented, international family-owned company with a strong team spirit. Founded in 1910, IKA has a history of over 115 years and has rapidly developed into a global market leader for laboratory technology as well as dispersing, stirring, and kneading machines.

At Rawang, an exciting career awaits you in a trusting and highly collaborative environment. We are looking for a talented and energetic individuals to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and selection of qualified electronic components, raw materials and services from local and international suppliers
• Identify, evaluate and qualify suppliers for PCBA components including PCBs, semiconductors, passive components, and mechanical parts based on technical capability, quality standards, cost-effectiveness, and delivery timelines
• Process quotations and follow up with vendors for direct or indirect procurement
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supply agreement to achieve cost savings and supply reliability
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities and cost structure to identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Notify supplier on Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and new drawing revision.
• Assist in vendor statistics report, forecast report, material cost analysis report, other reporting formats and update sourcing database

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in sourcing or procurement for PCBA/ Electrical/ Electronic parts
• Able to read and understand PCBA, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Good understanding of PCBA components and global supplier markets
• Strong in negotiation skills
• Fluent in English
• Good in MS Excel
• Willing to travel frequently
• Understand in Material Planning Management (MRP) & familiar with SAP is an added advantage

Why IKA

• We are a German multinational company
• We are the market leader in our industry
• We offer highly competitive salary & benefits
• We provide overseas training and development opportunities
• We offer flexible working hours