Tricords vision is to become our customers first name in Global Supply Chain management. It is in that entrepreneurial spirit that we are seeking an energetic and motivated individual who is passionate about helping to grow the business by starting a career in international sourcing. This individual will be primarily responsible for sending RFQs to appropriate suppliers, following up on the quotes and working to negotiate the details of the quote so that the business can be won. The APAC Sourcing Specialist will be measured quarterly on their performance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for mechanical commodities such as sheet metal, machined components, castings, and fabricated parts. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities. Manage the entire RFQ (Request for Quotation) process, including preparing RFQs, analyzing supplier quotes and negotiating price. Understanding of raw material pricing trend in the market, Machine hour rates in the market and labour rates. Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent quality and timely deliveries. Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with company quality standards and terms. Collaborate with internal departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Production to understand technical requirements and project timelines. Implement cost-saving initiatives through competitive sourcing and strategic negotiations. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical sourcing practices. Drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance through benchmarking and market analysis.

Job Summary- Tricords vision is to become our customer’s first name in Global Supply Chain management. It is in that entrepreneurial spirit that we are seeking an energetic and motivated individual who is passionate about helping to grow the business by starting a career in international sourcing. This individual will be primarily responsible for doing costing analyses on all new and requoted projects for Tricord International. The APAC Costing Engineer will be measured quarterly on their performance. Job Functions- Perform generalized costing analysis to determine viability of new quoting opportunities Perform detailed costing for all new projects. Engage with suppliers to negotiate pricing Engage in cost reduction exercises for parts in production. Work with team members to build and maintain raw material historical data sheets. Help to cross train fresher staff on costing methods. Attend weekly sales review meetings to communicate negotiation progress with sales team. Support in identifying suppliers who provide transparent, competitive pricing. Support PPC & Logistics team on sample and production POs to reduce the manufacturing lead time. Create Standard operating procedures for future costing processes. Continued education on costing practices for processes not in competency.