Purchase Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for wires, connectors, terminals, and related electrical components.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to ensure best-value procurement.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term sourcing needs.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with production and planning to forecast material needs.
• Monitor stock levels and implement reorder systems to avoid shortages.
• Support Just-in-Time (JIT) practices while minimizing carrying costs.
• Conduct cost analysis and support alternative sourcing strategies.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through supplier development and volume leverage.
• Track procurement budgets and report on cost-saving achievements.
• Ensure materials comply with Celestix quality standards and relevant certifications.
• Coordinate with the QC team to perform inspections and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Address supplier quality concerns with structured corrective actions.
• Coincide logistics for material delivery, including import/export if applicable.
• Monitor supplier lead times and track shipments to prevent delays.
• Maintain accurate purchase records, contracts, and supplier databases.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and company standards.
• Stay updated on market trends and innovations in wiring harness components.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, finance, and production teams.
• Provide technical input to vendors to meet material specifications.
• Identify and onboard new vendors based on capacity and quality benchmarks.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and propose development programs.
• Implement continuous improvement measures in sourcing and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• B.E./Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in procurement for wiring harness or electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, ERP systems, and quality standards.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.