Job Vacancies MicroSun Technologies Asia Sdn Bhd

MicroSun Technologies LLC is the leading global source for customized portable energy needs. MicroSun's team applies cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering to the design, assembly and testing of battery packs and chargers/conditioners. MicroSun's patented thermal management system makes lithium-ion batteries a viable option for high-power and high-temperature applications. With operations in the United States and overseas, MicroSun supports high-volume and low-volume manufacturing for a diverse customer base. The company employs more than 200 people worldwide.

Procurement Engineer / Senior Procurement Engineer

Reporting to :

Material Manager

Job Objective :

Handle a wide and complex variety of procurement duties related to material and equipment purchases. The role requires a good technical experience in Electrical-Electronics with a good commercial experience in order to be able to perform purchasing activities from local and international markets.

Requirements :

Relevant purchasing/ procurement background with an appreciation of product costing.
Exposure to Supply Chain Management and Materials Requirement Planning systems.
Familiar with approach to Value Analysis/ Value Engineering to reduce cost of manufacturing.
With minimum of 3 years' relevant professional experience.
Strong practical knowledge in reading and understanding technical specifications.
Experience in strategic procurement planning.
Able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple activities.
Fluent in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia.
Proficiency in Microsoft office and knowledge of SAP.

Key Responsibilities in Assisting Material Manager :

Evaluate and qualify vendor capability and capacity.
Manage activities in supplier communication, sourcing and selection.
Responsible for vendor development and support supply chain management activities.
Familiarity with OEM/ standard parts buying.
To review / assess technical specification, BoM (Bill of Materials) and drawings to determine suitable vendors and suppliers.
Ability to analyze and evaluate all purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of material and equipment.
To review vendors and suppliers quotations to determine best price and deliver date.
Ability to prepare and issue requests for quotations to qualified vendors as per company’s approved vendor list.
To review quotations of identified technical and commercial specifications received from the vendors and suppliers.
To prepare & issue purchase orders in accordance with selected suppliers, price and technical specifications.
Strong negotiation skills with suppliers to ensure that target prices, company’s terms and conditions are met.
Detailed planning and reporting activities related to procurement.
Prepare comparative analyses documents related to specs, price, delivery conditions and mode of transportation.
Coordinate various technical reviews with relevant Program Manager in HQ.