JOB FUNCTION:
The Sourcing and RFQ Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing the full Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for electronics and medical device products. This role ensures cost competitiveness, supplier compliance, quality assurance, and timely material availability while adhering to regulatory standards applicable to medical devices.
The position requires fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese to effectively coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners in China and other Mandarin or Cantonese-speaking regions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
- Develops and implements sourcing strategies for electronic components, PCBA, semiconductors, plastics, metal fabrication, packaging materials, and medical-grade components.
- Identifies, evaluates, qualifies, and onboards new suppliers.
- Conducts supplier capability assessments, audits, and risk evaluations in compliance with electronics and medical device regulatory requirements.
- Leads price negotiations, long-term agreements, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Ensures supplier compliance with applicable local and international standards.
RFQ & Costing Management
- Leads the end-to-end RFQ process.
- Analyzes BOMs, drawings, Gerber files, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates.
- Consolidates and compares supplier quotations; prepare detailed cost breakdown analysis.
- Works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure cost estimates align with product and compliance requirements.
- Ensures timely and competitive quotation submissions to customers.
Cost Control & Risk Management
- Conducts cost analysis, market benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives.
- Monitors market trends and component lifecycle status.
- Develops dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Manages supply continuity, particularly for critical medical device components.
PRE-REQUESITES/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 58 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or RFQ management in related industry.
- Strong knowledge of electronic components, PCBA, mechanical parts, and medical-grade materials.
- Experience handling suppliers from China and international markets.
- Fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese (spoken and written) and English.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of BOM costing and RFQ processes.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP (Odoo) systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Understanding of medical device regulatory and quality standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple RFQs and projects under tight deadlines.
