Senior Procurement Engineer (R&D and New Model) - Supavut Industry Co., Ltd.
Supavut Industry Co., Ltd. · Chonburi
- Location
- Chonburi
- Salary
- Depend on qualifications and experience
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Work Type
- Onsite
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Posted
- 18/06/2026
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Procurement Engineer (R&D and New Model)
1. Engineering Procurement & Sourcing
-Engineering Drawing Analysis: Read and interpret engineering drawings to understand technical specifications, dimensions, and tolerances, establishing clear criteria for sourcing materials and components.
-Material Grade Management: Evaluate and select appropriate raw material grades (e.g., engineering plastics, metals, assembly parts) to meet OEM customer standards. Propose alternative materials with equivalent or superior quality to optimize costs.
-New Supplier Sourcing: Identify, screen, and benchmark potential new suppliers locally and internationally who have the capability to manufacture parts for New Model projects.
2. Cost Management & Negotiation
-Strategic Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms (credit terms), and lead times with suppliers to achieve the most competitive and optimal costs.
-Cost Breakdown Analysis: Analyze suppliers' cost structures—including material, labor, machine, and overhead costs—to evaluate price reasonableness.
-Cost Reduction (VA/VE) Initiatives: Initiate and execute Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities in collaboration with the R&D team and suppliers to reduce production costs while maintaining or enhancing product quality.
3. Supplier Quality & IATF 16949 Compliance
-Supplier Audit & Selection: Conduct on-site supplier audits to ensure their manufacturing processes and quality management systems strictly comply with IATF 16949:2016 requirements.
-New Part Process Control (PPAP & APQP Support): Coordinate with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to track the submission of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documents and manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to meet project timelines.
-Supplier Performance Evaluation: Perform periodic evaluations (monthly/annually) of suppliers based on Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC). Drive corrective and preventive actions (e.g., CAR, 8D Reports) when non-conformances arise.
4. Cross-Functional & Project Coordination (New Model)
-R&D Collaboration: Provide consultation and insights on sourcing feasibility from the early stages of product design and development.
-Timeline Management: Monitor and track the status of mold/tooling fabrication and prototype/trial parts production, ensuring readiness for testing according to the New Model project schedule.
-Risk Management: Assess and develop contingency plans for potential supply chain risks (e.g., material shortages, delivery delays) to prevent any disruptions to the production timeline.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of direct experience as a Procurement Engineer, Sourcing Engineer, or Senior Buyer, specifically within the Automotive Tier 1 or OEM industry.
Technical Knowledge
- Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing Engineering Drawings and technical specifications.
- In-depth understanding of Material Grades and characteristics commonly used in automotive manufacturing (e.g., engineering plastics, injection molding resins, metals, and tooling).
Quality Management Systems: Solid knowledge and practical experience with IATF 16949:2016 standards and automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA). Experience in conducting Supplier Audits is highly preferred.
Core Skills:
- Proven track record in strategic negotiation, cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE), and supplier performance management.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Personal Attributes: Highly resilient, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and capable of working effectively under pressure to meet strict New Model project timelines.
Language & IT Proficiency: Good command of written and spoken English for business communication and negotiation. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- ค่าทักษะ (ตามโครงสร้างบริษัท)
- โบนัส (ตามผลประกอบการ)
- Provident Fund
- Staff training and development
- ข้าวมื้อกลางวันฟรี
- ค่าตำแหน่ง (ตามโครงสร้างบริษัท)
- Overtime
- Accommodation allowance (in other provinces)
- ค่าเช่าบ้านตามตำแหน่งงาน
- ค่าโทรศัพท์ตามตำแหน่งงาน
- ตรวจสุขภาพประจำปี
- Social security
- ประกันอุบัติเหตุกลุ่ม
- ปรับเงินประจำปี (ตามผลประกอบการ)
- ลาพักร้อนสูงสุด 9 วัน (สะสมพักร้อนใช้ในปีถัดไปได้)
- เงินช่วยเหลือค่าฌาปณกิจบุคคลในครอบครัว
- เบี้ยขยัน 500,700,1000 ทุก 3 เดือนเพิ่มอีก 1,000
- Attendance bonus or other special compensation
- เยี่ยมคลอด เยี่ยมป่วย
About Supavut Industry Co., Ltd.
Supavut Industry Co., Ltd. was founded on October 22, 2003. We manufacture automotive parts for clients including Ford, AAT, Hyundai, Suzuki, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and other electric vehicle brands. Our production covers everything from mold production and mold design for polymer injection molding to painting, leather wrapping, and assembly. We are certified with ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, IATF 16949, ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system, and TLS 8001 labor standard management system. Therefore, we are a comprehensive manufacturer of automotive parts with high production standards and continuous growth in the electric vehicle industry in Thailand. Supavut Industry aims to drive a capable workforce ready to develop the organization alongside us.
44/2 Moo 8, Pong, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150
Bussarin Wongchomphu
038-227-301
