Full Time Sourcing Engineer Jobs, in LINKTRIX Consultants, Asia Pacific Pulau Pinang - Maukerja

Hiring: Sourcing Engineer

Location: Seberang Perai, Penang

Working Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Benefits include:

1. Transport allowance
2. Inpatient medical insurance
3. Performance bonus
4. Annual company trip

Job Overview

Our client, a global manufacturing company specialising in the electronics and interconnect industry, is seeking a qualified Sourcing Engineer to join its team in Seberang Perai, Penang.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supplier sourcing activities, developing procurement strategies and driving cost optimisation initiatives. This role plays an important part in establishing reliable supplier partnerships, negotiating competitive pricing, enhancing supplier performance and ensuring a consistent supply of materials to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop new and alternative suppliers.
• Manage sourcing activities, including RFQs, quotation evaluations, cost comparisons and supplier negotiations.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and enhance purchasing efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and production capabilities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on new component sourcing and qualification.
• Identify opportunities to optimise lead times, purchasing costs and inventory efficiency.
• Conduct supplier assessments, evaluations and audits.
• Maintain accurate supplier documentation and procurement records.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in sourcing, purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier sourcing, negotiation and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with RFQ processes, supplier evaluation and cost reduction strategies.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work fully onsite in Seberang Perai, Penang.