Senior / Procurement Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Engineer to join our team in Singapore. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing suppliers while supporting sourcing activities across new product introduction, product transfers and ongoing production. Working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment, you will collaborate closely with Procurement, R&D, Quality, Operations, EMS partners and suppliers to ensure that our supply base delivers the required standards of quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Support supplier selection and the development of strategic supplier partnerships
• Manage and drive supplier performance improvements across Quality, Delivery, Cost and Responsiveness
• Support supplier management and development through the Business Review Management (BRM) process
• Conduct quarterly pricing reviews and develop cost-reduction initiatives
• Support supplier negotiations and ongoing commercial discussions
• Lead procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer projects
• Support supplier sourcing, development, negotiation and project execution
• Coordinate activities across Procurement, R&D, Quality, Operations, EMS partners and suppliers
• Support supplier quality, supplier audits and continuous improvement activities
• Support internal Material Review Board (MRB) processes and coordinate with relevant internal and external parties on the disposition of non-conforming or suspected non-conforming materials

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering and Sourcing
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience within the electronics industry
• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing and/or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
• Demonstrated experience in supplier performance management
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities
• Good project coordination skills with the ability to work across multiple functions and stakeholders
• Experience in contract and commercial negotiations
• Familiarity with SAP is a must.