Sourcing & Costing Specialist (Precision Engineering) | Changi

Your tasks

Job Responsibilities

• Source, qualify, and evaluate suppliers and vendors for high-volume, multi-part programmes, including machined components, sheet metal fabrication, and finished assemblies.
• Manage RFQs end to end: issue drawings and specifications, collect quotations, and run side-by-side comparisons on price, lead time, and quality capability.
• Build detailed BOM-level cost analyses and product cost breakdowns covering material, machining, finishing, tooling, and overheads.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to meet cost targets and production requirements.
• Track raw material price trends (e.g. aluminium, stainless steel, mild steel) and drive cost-down and value-engineering opportunities with suppliers and engineers.
• Manage a large volume of part numbers and suppliers concurrently, keeping lead times, pricing, and revisions accurate in the ERP/MRP system.
• Build strong supplier relationships and maintain performance records covering quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support procurement planning, budgeting, and inventory planning to prevent shortages and excess stock.
• Ensure compliance with company sourcing and purchasing policies.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in costing, sourcing, procurement, or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience sourcing precision machined parts or sheet metal components.
• Comfortable handling large numbers of parts, drawings, and suppliers at the same time.
• Strong knowledge of BOM costing and product cost analysis.
• Familiar with RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and vendor management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is an advantage.

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