The Role
Manages technical sourcing for direct and indirect materials, including supplier selection, RFQs, cost analysis, negotiations, supplier performance, and cost reduction. Partners with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on new product introduction and production support. Requires supplier relationship management, technical component knowledge, sourcing strategy, and supply chain efficiency improvements in manufacturing environments.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Manage sourcing activities for direct and indirect materials, including fabrication parts, modules, standard components, and indirect items
- Align supplier strategy with purchasing objectives and engineering requirements
- Analyse material demand and allocate sourcing to suppliers based on capability and capacity
- Lead RFQ processes, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations to achieve optimal cost and quality
- Perform market analysis and identify new suppliers to support engineering and production needs
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams on new product introduction (NPI) and ongoing production support
- Drive continuous cost reduction initiatives and improve supply chain efficiency
- Manage supplier relationships, including improvement projects and long-term partnerships
- Support Zero Defect program and ensure supplier quality, reliability, and delivery performance
- Conduct supplier evaluation and participate in quarterly business reviews
- Maintain and update supplier database, purchasing info records, and source lists based on quality, cost, and delivery
- Improve lead time and ensure supplier compliance with material availability requirements
- Support critical negotiations on cost, lead time, and technical requirements
- Handle ad hoc tasks as assigned by management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or engineering roles
- Experience in capital equipment, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing environment is preferred
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, fabrication parts, and technical components
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is an advantage
- Proven experience in supplier management, cost negotiation, and sourcing strategies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Familiar with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Performance-based bonus
- Contractual Bonus
- Medical and insurance coverage
- Additional benefits will be shared during the interview
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or engineering roles
- Experience in capital equipment, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, fabrication parts, and technical components
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Experience in supplier management, cost negotiation, and sourcing strategies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
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The Company
What We Do
MVC Resources is a Malaysia-based human resources and recruitment consultancy that helps organizations address talent and skills gaps. It supports employers with recruitment, executive search, talent management, talent profiling, payroll outsourcing and human-capital advisory. The company also provides HR technology integration and helps digitize HR functions, streamline hiring and inform workforce decisions. Its clients include startups, SMEs and multinational organizations.
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