Senior Procurement Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Procurement Engineer to drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and procurement cost optimisation for a technology-driven manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing key supplier relationships, supporting new product introduction and product transfer activities, and driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

This role requires a strong combination of technical understanding, commercial acumen and supplier management expertise to ensure cost competitiveness, quality and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for optical components and related commodities.

Lead supplier selection, evaluation and strategic partnership development to support business objectives.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply, competitive pricing and consistent quality.

Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, monitoring quality, delivery, cost and improvement targets.

Identify opportunities to optimise supplier performance and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

New Product Introduction & Product Transfer

Lead procurement-related activities for new product introduction (NPI) and product transfer projects.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier readiness, material availability and smooth production ramp-up.

Identify and mitigate sourcing and supply risks during product launches and manufacturing transitions.

Support supplier qualification and sourcing activities for new components and production requirements.

Cost Reduction & Continuous Improvement

Develop and execute procurement cost-reduction initiatives to achieve established savings targets.

Identify opportunities for cost optimisation through supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies and process improvements.

Analyse supplier performance and procurement process efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.

Drive supplier quality and productivity improvement initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Track and report on key procurement performance indicators, cost savings and supplier improvement activities.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline.

Relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supplier management within a manufacturing environment.

Experience in sourcing optical components or managing optics-related suppliers would be an advantage.

Proven experience in supplier selection, supplier performance management and cost-reduction initiatives.

Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI), product transfer or manufacturing ramp-up activities.

Strong commercial negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Proactive, organised and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply with an updated CV for a confidential discussion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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