Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Global Sourcing/Procurement Engineer to lead and manage sourcing strategies, supplier development, and cost optimization initiatives on a global scale. This role is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and developing suppliers that meet our technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong engineering insight into procurement decisions, working closely with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and business goals. The Senior Global Sourcing/Procurement Engineer will also play a key role in risk management, supplier negotiations, contract management, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to support global supply chain resilience and performance.

Responsibilities:

 • Procure goods, materials, components, and services within specified cost and delivery timelines.

• Ensure continuous supply of required materials across all commodities (electronics, components, local/global, R&D).

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for all categories. • Resolve price, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers and submit documents to finance.

• Process purchase requisitions and release POs within 2-3 working days for regular requirements, ensuring timely delivery.

• Gather technical and commercial information from suppliers before purchasing materials.

• Source and develop new/alternative vendors locally and internationally to improve lead times and pricing.

• Approve samples from R&D for new vendors.

• Collect market data on electronic components from suppliers.

• Support R&D with material arrangements for new projects within deadlines.

• Assist with product costing and share with HOD for approval. • Visit suppliers for quality assessments as required.

• Negotiate prices and delivery terms with suppliers, ensuring proper planning. • Identify new material sources to reduce costs and obtain samples for approval.

• Follow up with vendors on payment terms, price revisions, delivery rates, rejections, and pending payments with the accounts team.

• Prepare necessary reports and maintain documentation. • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth operation

Qualifications:

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs (Bill of Materials).

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa).

• Knowledge of supply market analysis, cost breakdown analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Experience with vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier development.

• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals) and international trade regulations.

Experience Requirements:

3–8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in a global engineering or manufacturing environment.

Experience working with international suppliers, global sourcing strategies, and cross-border procurement processes.