Principal Procurement Engineer

VENTURE CORPORATION LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer, Procurement. This role entails managing procurement activities and driving the development of procurement strategies. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Management and at least 5 years of experience in the electronics industry. Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills are essential. This position is based in Ang Mo Kio and offers a chance to be part of a global team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement in the electronics industry.
• Well-versed in procurement of mechanical and plastic mould/design parts.
• Ability to organize, schedule, control costs to maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Drive development and implementation of procurement processes.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Management

Job description

Venture, a public listed company in SGX, is a leading global provider of technology services, products and solutions with established capabilities spanning marketing research, design, research and development. Over the years, Venture has built know-how and intellectual property with expertise in several technology domains. These include life science & genomics, molecular diagnostics, medical devices and equipment, healthcare and wellness technology, lifestyle consumer technology, health improvement products, instrumentation, test and measurement technology, networking and communications, fintech, as well as computing, printing and imaging technology.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Group comprises over 30 companies with global clusters in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, America and Europe, and employs over 12,000 people globally.

At Venture, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to unifying culture, encouraging innovation, and harnessing the collective strengths and synergies of our human capital to deliver compelling differentiation, advancing Venture’s position as a leading global provider of technology solutions, products and services.

We’re looking to add a Principal Engineer, Procurement in Singapore. The position is based in our HQ at Ang Mo Kio.

As a Principal Engineer, Procurement you will:

Manage the procurement activities by working closely with various organisations to optimise cost, quality, inventory and delivery consistent with the lowest total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Drives development and implementation of all supply chain procurement and procurement engineering processes and strategies for manufacturing/product development services.
• Responsible for meeting cost, quality and assurance of supply.
• This includes supplier selection and development, contract negotiation and administration, quality management, product and process / tools qualification, new product development and quotation, cost reductions activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Company.
• Develops commodity strategies and business plan to support the project.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with Vendors
• Drive cost reduction activities.
• Managed supplier cost and allocation.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Management or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement in the electronics industry
• Well-versed in the procurement of mechanical and plastic mould/ design parts as well as knowledge of the vendor base.
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential
• Strong leadership qualities, initiative and a strong drive for success with good understanding of total customer satisfaction
• Ability to organize, schedule, control cost to maximize the efficiency and problem solving

If you embody the spirit of excellence, passion for discovery, innovation and enterprise, and the desire to make a difference in the world of technology and electronics, come join the Venture team!

Be Part of the Global Venture Family.

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