Procurement Engineer

Responsibilities:

• 1. Supplier Sourcing & Qualification
• Identify and develop suppliers for machining parts, raw materials, tooling, jig & fixture, surface treatment, and industrial services.
• Conduct supplier capability assessment: capacity, materials, technology, quality system, compliance.
• Manage new supplier onboarding, RFQ, cost benchmarking, and quotation evaluation.
• 2. Technical Procurement
• Review drawings, BOM, GD&T, machining process, and consumption rate to ensure technical feasibility before purchase.
• Evaluate TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) including machining cost, yield rate, cycle time, tooling life, logistics, MOQ.
• Work closely with Engineering, QA, and Production for design review, DFM, and procurement recommendations.
• 3. Supplier Performance Management
• Monitor supplier KPIs: OTD, NCR/PPM, lead time, price stability, service.
• Drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Manage price review, contract terms, and risk mitigation.
• 4. Cost & Inventory Optimization
• Execute cost reduction programs (localization, VAVE, alternative materials).
• Support inventory strategy: safety stock, MOQ, packaging, logistics model.
• Collaborate with warehouse & planning to ensure supply continuity.
• 5. Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 supplier controls and documentation.
• Support PPAP, IQC criteria definition, and incoming inspection documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policy, ethics, and Malaysian regulations.
• 6. Professional Competencies
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, materials (stainless steel, aluminum, copper), and surface treatment (anodizing, plating).
• Ability to read drawings and interpret GD&T (true position, flatness, runout, tolerances).
• Knowledge of quality tools: PPAP, FAI, Control Plan, PFMEA.
• Supplier evaluation metrics: price, capability, yield, OTD, PPM, risk.
• Ability to perform cost breakdown and process analysis.