Purchase Engineer

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Position Overview:

Purchase Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Sourcing:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials (Electronics components, plastic parts and packaging materials, etc.) required for mobile phone manufacturing.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on technical, commercial, and operational criteria.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Manage global sourcing operations, including importing raw materials from international markets.

2. Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, cost, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Develop supplier evaluation and audit programs to ensure adherence to company standards and compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve quality.

3. New Product Development (NPD):

• Work closely with the Development Departments, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials for new product launches.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet technical specifications, timelines requirements during NPD.

4. Negotiation:

• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Prepare and manage purchase contracts, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, and applicable laws.

5. Import & Export Management:

• Handle all import/export activities related to raw material procurement, ensuring compliance with customs and regulatory requirements.

6. Procurement Operations:

• Maintain and update procurement records, including purchase orders, supplier agreements, and vendor data.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement performance, inventory management, consumption data, Raw Materials analysis, capacity analysis, Resource management at supplier side, delivery data, forecasting and supplier performance metrics.

Key Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management.

• Experience:

  4-6 years of experience in raw material procurement, preferably in the mobile phone or electronics manufacturing industry.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and procurement tools.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and international trade regulations.
• Familiarity with raw materials used in mobile phone manufacturing and their sourcing requirements.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team in a fast-growing mobile phone manufacturing company.
• Work on challenging projects with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.