1. Sourcing & Procurement Execution
- Manage the end-to-end sourcing process for jigs and fixtures across the entire manufacturing process, including molding, stamping, plating, assembly, testing, etc.
- Execute RFQ, quotation analysis, cost breakdown, negotiation, and PO placement
- Ensure on-time delivery to support production and project milestones
2. Scope & Coverage
- Responsible for sourcing activities for Guangdong and Zhuhai plants
3. Supplier Development & Management
- Develop and qualify suppliers for jigs and fixtures, with strong capabilities in machining and tooling design
- Build and maintain a competitive and sustainable supplier base
- Monitor and continuously improve supplier performance in Cost, Quality, and Delivery (CQD)
4. Cost Management & Optimization
- Drive cost reduction through competitive bidding and resourcing strategies
- Analyze cost drivers including materials, machining processes, and manufacturing methods to identify saving opportunities
- Support cost optimization for repeat buys and standard parts sourcing
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Engineering (ME/PE/MPDE), Quality, and Operations teams
- Understand drawings, BOM, and machining processes to support sourcing decisions
- Participate in supplier technical evaluation and capability assessments
6. Project & NPI Support
- Support sourcing activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
- Track sourcing progress to ensure alignment with project timelines and ramp-up plans
- Handle urgent requirements and mitigate production-related supply risks
7. Process Compliance
- Follow company procurement policies and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes
- Support supplier onboarding, contract management, and audits
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in ERP/SAP systems
8. Business Impact & Targets
- Annual purchasing volume: ~$3M USD (~4,500 POs)
- Hard saving target: >4% annually
- Drive long-tail spend consolidation, shifting low-value/high-volume transactions to non-touch or automation channels
- Work with category managers to identify synergies and drive additional savings
- Provide flexible support to other BUs/plants in China as needed
Key Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- Full time bachelor’s degree, engineering preferred
- Have sourcing experience with solid knowledge of sourcing process and SAP, better having experience for multiple plants
- Minimum 5-year working experience in procurement or engineering area
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in matrix environment
- Direct/indirect candidates are both fine, equipment/engineering/tooling sourcing experience would be plus
- Customer focus and continuous improvement attitude
- Candidates should be clear about his/her career interest to match this role
