Commodity Buyer (Mechanical / Fabrication)

Key Responsibilities 1. Fabrication Sourcing & RFQ Management • Source fabrication parts including: • CNC machining (Precision parts, fixtures) • Sheet metal fabrication (Laser cut, bending, welding) • Tooling (Molds, dies, jigs, fixtures) • Plastic injection / die casting parts • Prepare and send RFQs based on drawings (2D/3D) and BOM • Perform: - Cost comparison - Lead time analysis - Supplier capability evaluation • Work with engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and cost optimization 2. BOM Costing & Quotation Support • Analyse mechanical BOM and perform cost roll-up for RFQs • Evaluate: - Raw material cost (Aluminium, steel, plastic resins) - Processing cost (Machining, finishing, surface treatment) - Provide competitive costing to Sales 3. Purchasing Execution (PO Management) • Generate and release Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP system • Ensure: - Correct pricing, quantity, and specifications - Agreed lead times are met • Follow up with suppliers on: - Order confirmation Requirements • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3–5 years in procurement of fabrication / mechanical parts. • Experience in EMS / Contract manufacturing environment preferred. Skillset(s) Requirement: • Ability to read Engineering drawings (2D/3D) and GD&T basics (tolerance understanding) • Knowledge of fabrication processes like CNC machining, sheet metal, injection moulding • Familiar with ERP systems • Knowledge of surface finishing (anodizing, plating, powder coating) • Experience sourcing in China / SEA supplier base Attributes: • Team player. • Willing to undertake new tasks. • Eager to change for the better. • Think out of the box to improve processes. • Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers. • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills. • Able to manage time effectively, priorities tasks and achieve set targets. • Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment. • Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.