sourcing Engineer

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Position: Sourcing Engineer - APE

Functional Family: Strategic Procurement

Sub Function: Sourcing

Job Description

As a Advanced Sourcing Engineer, assists with various Strategic Procurement activities, including supplier

identification, management, expediting, data management and administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities

 Develop vendors for Aluminium, Zinc Die castings, Injection molding (Plastic & Rubber), Sheet

metal fabrication, Machining & C-Class parts based on technical, quality, and commercial criteria.

 Collaborate with engineering and design teams to understand technical requirements and ensure

supplier capabilities align with project needs.

 Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes.

 Generate RFQ/RFP for mechanical components related to NPD projects.

 Submit quotation to Project purchase team within stipulated time frame.

 Co-ordinate vendor & Product development team for technical clarification.

 Act as an interface for new product development projects. Drive cost reduction initiatives through

value engineering, and supplier development.

 Manage supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and compliance to company standards.

 Support new product introduction (NPI) & LCM products by coordinating supplier readiness and

ramp-up activities.

 Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, delivery delays, and capacity

constraints for all NPD projects.

 Evaluate supplier (technical/commercial) and support in supplier audit/assessments.

 Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO, IATF, etc.).

 Stay updated on market trends, new technologies, and best practices in sourcing and supply chain

management.

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Basic Skills

 Strong technical understanding of mechanical/electrical components and manufacturing

processes.

 Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

 Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

 Ability to travel as required for supplier visits and audits.

Functional specific Skills

 Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier development, preferably in a

manufacturing or engineering environment

 Proficiency in MS Office and SAP S/4 HANA.

Benefits: Staff insurance coverage (APAC)