Sourcing Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The sourcing engineer reports directly to sourcing manager and will be mainly focus iron and Stainless-stell valve parts supplier management for supplier development and management .

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• QAD price maintenance: Requires quotation, comparison, and negotiation; (suppliers related to iron valves, stainless steel valves, castings, forgings, machining, rubber parts, etc.)
• Mold contract signing, payment, and other procedures
• Cross-departmental coordination: Coordinate suppliers with product managers and engineering departments for drawings and price negotiations, and promptly provide quotations to product managers or relevant engineers
• Sales sample shipment work
• Supplier negotiation: Negotiate with relevant suppliers, continuously drive down material costs, and achieve annual Cost Down
• Other tasks assigned by line manager

EMPLOYEE CORE COMPETENCIES:

1.   Collaborate Across Workgroups

2.   Communicate Effectively
3.   Deliver High Quality Work
4.   Drive for Results
5.   Focus on the Customer
6.   Initiate Positive Change   

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

•   Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation, or related fields; at least 3 years of procurement experience.

•   Work Experience: Prior experience in valve procurement or related fields, with familiarity of the valve market and supply chain.

•   Valve Knowledge: Basic understanding of the principles of various valve types (e.g., ball valves, butterfly valves, gate valves).

•   Procurement Knowledge: Familiarity with valve procurement processes and standards, able to interpret technical specifications, determine procurement needs, and evaluate and select suitable suppliers.

•   Supply Chain Management: Knowledge and skills in supply chain management, including supplier selection, procurement negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.

•   Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Capable of conducting cost-benefit analyses to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

•   Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities to effectively negotiate with suppliers on price, delivery time, technical support, and other aspects to reach favorable agreements.