Senior Procurement Engineer

The Role: Senior Procurement Engineer

The Senior Procurement Engineer – Electrical & Electronics (EE) is responsible for supplier management, productivity, and supply continuity initiatives for EE commodities supporting the Batam plant. The role drives cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk management, and business continuity while partnering with Category Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and R&D teams. The position serves as the key focal point for all EE commodity-related procurement activities, including supplier escalations, supply shortages, productivity programs, and sourcing strategy execution.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for EE commodities aligned with business and plant objectives.

Lead annual productivity initiatives through COS, QVE, supplier rebalancing, commercial negotiations, e-auctions, localization, and dual sourcing.

Manage procurement activities for semiconductors, ICs, passive components, PCBs, PCBAs, connectors, sensors, electro-mechanical and power electronic components.

Assess, select, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers.

Lead supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, service, and sustainability.

Act as escalation point for critical supplier and material shortages.

Develop supply risk mitigation and business continuity plans.

Support NPI, localization, and product transfer projects.

Maintain productivity forecasts, dashboards, and savings reporting.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Global Category teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Annual Productivity Savings Achievement (negotiation + technical)

Cost Avoidance Delivery

Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Supplier Quality Performance (PPM)

Supply Risk Mitigation Effectiveness

Inventory Optimization

What qualifications will make you successful?

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.

Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.

At least 5 years focused on Electrical & Electronics (EE) commodities.

Proven experience managing Electronic Components, PCB/PCBA, Semiconductors, Electro-Mechanical Components, Connectors, Sensors, and Power Electronics.

Experience working with global suppliers and EMS partners.

Strong track record in supplier negotiations, supplier development, and cost reduction programs.

Experience managing supply shortages, allocation situations, and business continuity planning.

Exposure to NPI, localization, and transfer projects is preferred.

ONE SEARCH CONSULTING PTE. LTD.

One Search Consulting is a major player in the executive search industry in Asia. We have an extensive network in the region and a growing team of experienced consultants and researchers in Asia. Our clients includes MNCs and growing SMEs and our successful placements span across Asia, especially Singapore, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and India. Our team has extensive local knowledge of Asian countries and good industry understanding, hence the preferred partner of our clients.

One Search Consulting was established in 2010, with the aim to get the “One Right Hire” for our clients and secure the “One Right Career” for our candidates. We understand that gaining the recognition and respect of both our clients and candidates are our biggest accomplishment as a professional firm.

We are driven by an extraordinary focus on achieving the highest service level and to provide timely and cost-effective solutions for our clients' critical hires. Our past success makes us humble yet strong and confident in facing the future. We aim to continuously exceed ourselves and further intensify our commitment to providing the best solutions to our clients.