Responsibilities

• Sourcing and analysing competing supplier cost‑breakdown sheets, comparing materials, labour, and overhead costs—particularly for fabricated parts.
• Support design engineering requests for quotations, samples, drawings, and alternative component proposals during the NPI phase.
• Recommend suitable alternatives to reduce supply risks and improve cost, quality, and availability.
• Manage supplier selection and awarding processes in alignment with SCD meeting outcomes.
• Conduct cost matrix comparisons and evaluate market pricing to ensure pricing is fair and reasonable.
• Coordinate sample submissions and required documentation for First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Assist with yearly tooling stock‑take activities in partnership with Finance.
• Work with R&D, engineering, supply chain, quality, and finance teams to align on sourcing strategies and future component requirements.