Category Sourcing Engineer

XP Power is a major supplier of critical power conversion technology to the medical, technology, industrial and defense markets. We are a fast-growing company listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are looking for self-motivated professional who thrive in dynamic environments. We are proud of and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Category Sourcing Engineer to support new product introduction (NPI), supplier management, and cost analysis activities. This role works closely with R&D, design engineering, quality, finance, and suppliers to ensure reliable, competitive, and high‑quality components for our products.

Key Responsibilities

NPI & Engineering Support

• 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.
• Define new part information such as Commodity Codes, Harmonized Tariff (HT) Codes, and Item Master data.

Supplier Selection & Management

• Manage supplier selection and awarding processes in alignment with SCD meeting outcomes.
• Set up supplier information in systems, including purchasing info records and source lists.
• Train new suppliers to understand company requirements across quality, delivery, and finance.
• Develop and maintain supplier management programs to support supply chain development objectives.

Cost Analysis & Negotiation

• Analyse competing supplier cost‑breakdown sheets, comparing materials, labour, and overhead costs—particularly for fabricated parts.
• Conduct cost matrix comparisons and evaluate market pricing to ensure pricing is fair and reasonable.
• Participate in tooling cost reviews, awarding decisions, and follow-up of tooling development and lifecycle management.

Quality & Documentation Support

• Coordinate sample submissions and required documentation for First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Assist with yearly tooling stock‑take activities in partnership with Finance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with R&D, engineering, supply chain, quality, and finance teams to align on sourcing strategies and future component requirements.
• Provide timely updates and maintain strong communication across departments.

What you will need:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator who can influence decisions across internal teams and suppliers.
• Experience in Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, dataverse, DAX, Visual reporting etc.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is critical

Why Join XP Power?

We offer a safe, healthy, and stimulating work environment where employees are empowered to make a real difference. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, professional development opportunities, and more. At XP Power, people are at the heart of everything we do—when we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they deliver the same to our customers.