Supplier Development Engineer (Manufacturing MNC)

Company Profile

Our client is a  global MNC leader in industrial automation and digital transformation , helping manufacturers worldwide build smarter, more connected and efficient operations.

With a presence across  100+ countries with more than 20K employees worldwide , the organisation delivers advanced solutions across  industrial automation, robotics, software, AI, control systems and smart manufacturing , serving major industries including semiconductor, automotive, life sciences, F&B and energy.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to drive strategic sourcing, supplier development and cost optimisation initiatives across regional and global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and commodity strategies, including supplier negotiations, commercial agreements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery, addressing shortages, capacity constraints and supply continuity risks.
• Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and other cost optimisation projects in collaboration with Engineering, R&D, Operations and Quality teams.
• Act as the technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams on alternate sourcing, materials, processes and quality issue resolution.
• Support supplier development, NPI and special projects, ensuring timely implementation and achievement of project objectives.
• Monitor supplier risks including capacity, financial stability, compliance and product end-of-life, and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Conduct supplier business and project reviews, track performance and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Min. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering,   Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline .
• Min. 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management or engineering, preferably within manufacturing, electronics or industrial environments.
• Strong experience in cost analysis, supplier negotiation, supplier quality and ERP systems such as SAP .
• Regional/APAC sourcing experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working with global, cross-functional teams and suppliers across different cultures and time zones.
• Willing to travel approximately 5–10% .
• Preferred: Good understanding of commodity market trends, supplier landscape, supply and demand dynamics, pricing strategies, benchmarking and supplier development.

📩 Your recruiter:  WhatsApp your CV/resume to Celine  at  8977 7051  for a quicker response.

You may also drop your resume via email to celinechan@envirodynamics.com.sg – only shortlisted candidates will benotified.

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