Senior Sourcing Engineer

Your Role as a Senior Sourcing Engineer

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Senior Sourcing Engineer. You will be part of our XXX team reporting to [Hiring manager title]. In this role, your mission is to [briefly describe the main mission in one clear sentence]. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Senior Sourcing Engineer. You will be part of our Strategic Sourcing team reporting to [Strategic Sourcing Manager]. In this role, your mission is to [Support operations, and NPI project by providing the supply strategy which are responsible for the integration of selected suppliers into the front end design process and the management of joint development agreements, thus ensuring that all commercial and contractual objectives are met in a timely and cost effective manner]. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all projects (NPI/Ops) in EKL and report on progress.
  
• Define commodity and supply strategy in order to deliver value to operations, technical and the commercialization process which drive down products costs and maximize quality.
• Provide support to operations management for material supply.  This involves leading structured review meetings with manufacturing cells to identify problems and apply the necessary corrective actions.
• Provide project management and supply engineering support for new product development activities and liaise with UK/KR technical project engineers.
• Identify potential supplier by carrying out SESPA, process audit and PPAP. And lead the whole sourcing activities in new business and new project.
• Ensure and that all production suppliers are capable of meeting site requirements with respect to material supply of good components to arrive on time and in a responsive, consistent and cost effective manner.  Identify risks to supply and develop and implement plans and implement policies to mitigate these risks. Periodically monitor and evaluate supplier’s performance and implement corrective action to enhance supplier quality, delivery and efficiency.
• Ensure that all materials and services required by project team are procured within agreed parameters, quality, inventory levels and delivery performance for all production suppliers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Responsibility for managing commercial terms of supply and implementing supply agreements through the commodity management function.
• Continually review all purchasing systems/procedures and ensure that all supply management policies (tools, procedures, measures and processes) are commonly applied across sites and continuously developed strategies and implement improvement where appropriate. Develop and enforce the company’s ethical purchasing policy, and provide a sustainable procurement strategy.
• Management of purchasing module on ERP system to ensure that operations purchase correct components as set-up of SAP.

Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Education level
  • Minimum bachelor’ degree in engineering or business management
• Relevant Previous experience
  
  • Preferred more than 5 years in purchasing under manufacturing environment
  • Experience on working with cross functional team in multinational company
  • Strategic & global sourcing
• Knowledge areas/Skills
  • Knowledge of raw material for metal, plastic, mechanical and electrical parts and components
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process of above parts
  • Knowledge of cost analysis and value engineering
  • Knowledge of procurement process and supply chain management, supplier quality procedure
  • Knowledge of SAP MM module
  • Understanding of MRP and BOM
• Other requirements
  • Excellent English speaking and writing skills

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your Location and Scope of the Job

• Office area is normally Cheonan PC in Korea. And need ability to travel internationally and domestically.
• Good interpersonal, project management and presentation skills with the ability clearly present recommendations and ideas and to summarize complex issues.
• Continuous involvement in the supplier improvement process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, cost, delivery and technology.
• Directly report to Sourcing Team Leader and functionally report to Procurement Project Leaders and AVI Category managers.

Your compensation and benefits

We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: David Jeong, David.Jeong@edwardsvacuum.com