About this role
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing and Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, procurement processes and quality control activities across the region.
What you will be doing:
Local Sourcing
• Execute Local Direct Purchase Approval List (DPAL) activities
• Conduct local sourcing for the recommended chemicals in accordance with the company specifications including exact OEM, packing capacity, ingredients, etc.
• Source Business Unit (BU) parts as requested by Sales, Service and other Divisions
• Perform both local and overseas sourcing of substitute parts to achieve cost savings or reduce lead times
• Collaborate closely with requestors and factory teams on sourcing efforts for local and overseas parts
• Willingness to undertake overseas travel as needed to source and evaluate suppliers
• Source services requested by BU, including manpower outsourcing, calibration services, laboratory services, and other related support
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive business terms including pricing, lead times, delivery conditions, and other relevant factors
• Assist with the new supplier account opening process in coordination with the ACC department, supporting and liaising with LEG, LOG and ACC departments to ensure timely process completion
• Build and maintain strong, trustworthy relationships with all sourced suppliers
Quality Assurance
• Conduct Supplier Total Quality Assurance (STQA) Program for key suppliers & contractors
• Complete required training and obtain certification as an STQA assessor
• Manage Failure Analysis by supporting requestors to expedite local failure investigations
• Source and liaise with local laboratories to facilitate timely analysis
• Perform Part Inspection (machined parts/cable harness/sub-module)
• Lead and manage all inspection activities to achieve business and quality objectives
• Design and review quality and inspection plans when required
• Manage quality related activities with internal stakeholders on related product defects or non-confirming parts
• Conduct incoming inspections for local sourced parts
• Travel overseas for sourcing activities, conduct inspections and attend related training as required
Key Liaison for Suppliers & Contractors
• Verify all compliance requirements (NDA, STQA etc.) before submitting documentation for LEG department verification during account setup
• Support LEG department in Annual Supplier & Contractor Audit including collecting financial statements/NDA/MSA Contract negotiation
Other duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or its equivalent
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience
• Preferred knowledge includes: Incoterm, Importation & exportation regulations such as HS (Harmonized System) code, ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) code, Software applications - Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Solid Edge
• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills
• Meticulous, organized and resourceful team player
• Highly motivated individual who works independently with minimal supervision
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Subsidiary TEL Singapore