Purchasing Engineer

• Responsible for overall purchasing functions, particularly on the Direct Material to ensure materials are purchased in the most economical manner with the on-time delivery.
• Process order according to MRP and make sure that suppliers receive all of them.
• Follow up order confirmation and evaluate order confirmation.
• Handle the deviation from confirmed delivery times, quantity, and prices.
• Handle the deviation parts together with QC and warehouse department.
• Interface with suppliers on the day-to-day job to ensure the material supply and no interruption on material support to production
• Work with program manager and planner in shortage solutions.
• Maintain necessary information of material, such as price, lead time, etc. in the system.
• Work according to supervisor and manager instruction.

Purchasing Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, cost analysis, price negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics AX, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and procurement tools.
• Knowledge of inventory management, demand planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Ability to analyze market trends, supply risks, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams involving Engineering, Planning, Quality, Logistics, and Program Management.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Development
• Cost Reduction
• Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation