Key Responsibilities

1. Fabrication Sourcing & RFQ Management

• Source fabrication parts including:

• CNC machining (Precision parts, fixtures)

• Sheet metal fabrication (Laser cut, bending, welding)

• Tooling (Molds, dies, jigs, fixtures)

• Plastic injection / die casting parts

• Prepare and send RFQs based on drawings (2D/3D) and BOM

• Perform:

- Cost comparison

- Lead time analysis

- Supplier capability evaluation

• Work with engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and cost optimization

2. BOM Costing & Quotation Support

• Analyse mechanical BOM and perform cost roll-up for RFQs

• Evaluate:

- Raw material cost (Aluminium, steel, plastic resins)

- Processing cost (Machining, finishing, surface treatment)

- Provide competitive costing to Sales

3. Purchasing Execution (PO Management)

• Generate and release Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP system

• Ensure:

- Correct pricing, quantity, and specifications

- Agreed lead times are met

• Follow up with suppliers on:

- Order confirmation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3–5 years in procurement of fabrication / mechanical parts.

• Experience in EMS / Contract manufacturing environment preferred.

Skillset(s) Requirement:

• Ability to read Engineering drawings (2D/3D) and GD&T basics (tolerance understanding)

• Knowledge of fabrication processes like CNC machining, sheet metal, injection moulding

• Familiar with ERP systems

• Knowledge of surface finishing (anodizing, plating, powder coating)

• Experience sourcing in China / SEA supplier base

Attributes:

• Team player.

• Willing to undertake new tasks.

• Eager to change for the better.

• Think out of the box to improve processes.

• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers.

• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Able to manage time effectively, priorities tasks and achieve set targets.

• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment.

• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.