Sourcing Engineer

Job Description – Product Engineer

Job Responsibility:

• Support development and execution of sourcing strategies under guidance of category manager.
• Assist in managing supplier relationships to ensure adherence to quality, delivery, and cost targets-Coordinate with suppliers for RFQs, quotations, and basic commercial discussions.
• Support supplier evaluation, onboarding, and documentation processes.
• Track and monitor supplier performance; escalate issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Contribute to supply improvement program by analyzing supplier performance data.
• Assist in negotiation preparation by gathering cost data, benchmarking, and market inputs
• Support cost reduction initiatives through data analysis, alternate sourcing,
• Participate in Buy vs Make analysis and sourcing decisions with guidance from senior stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier schedules and follow up on call-offs to ensure timely material availability
• Develop basic understanding of supplier manufacturing processes and support improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Production, Quality, Logistics) for smooth execution of sourcing activities.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) activities including supplier coordination and sample development.
• Assist in spend analysis, localization initiatives, and sourcing data management.
• Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks such as engineering change requests, quotation loading, and system updates.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to project execution.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and support additional responsibilities as directed by the manager.

Competences, skills and experience:

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and hydraulics.
• Proficiency in cost modeling, spend analysis, and supplier negotiations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical with 2-3 years of experience.
• Positive attitude, Self-motivated.
• A good communicator and a good team player.
• Strong communication skills to negotiate with suppliers.
• Able to deal with deadlines, being customer oriented and pro-active.
• Strong personal drive and extensive analytical skills.
• Undisputed business ethics vs supplier & adhere to "Business Code of Practice"
• Able to work in Matrix organization