Procurement Specialist

Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Co Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSMC in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Engineer or Senior Procurement Specialist to join the Supply Chain team. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, and drive total-cost-of-ownership improvements.

You should hold a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business, have 4–7 years of procurement experience in high-tech manufacturing, and be proficient with SAP MM, Excel, Power BI, and Mandarin for supplier communications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing.
• Knowledge of semiconductor materials, equipment parts, MRO, spares, or repair services.
• Experience with SAP MM or other ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, or Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification.
• Mandarin proficiency for supplier communication in Chinese markets.
• Fresh graduates with strong analytical ability welcome.
• Senior Procurement Specialist: typically 4 to 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies for assigned categories.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and commercial agreements.
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total-cost-of-ownership improvements.
• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, service, and risk.
• Source and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply resilience.
• Manage PR/PO activities and expedite critical materials, parts, repairs, and services.
• Support inventory optimization, consignment, critical spares, and obsolescence management.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on technical sourcing requirements and projects.
• Conduct supplier reviews, audits, risk assessments, and business continuity activities.
• Prepare procurement KPIs, savings analysis, supplier-performance reports, and management updates.
• Support procurement digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

PowerPoint

Mandarin

SAP MM

Power BI

Power Automate

MS Copilot

CIPS

CPSM

CSCP

ERP systems

Contract mgmt

Supplier audits

Inventory opt

Education

Engineering / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

SAP MM

MS Copilot

Power BI

Power Automate

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.), is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost-effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.

At SSMC, every career journey is unique and rewarding. We're looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.

We’re searching for a Procurement Specialist to be part of our Supply Chain Department diverse team of talent.
The role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Planning, and suppliers to deliver cost competitiveness, supply continuity, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

Appointment as Procurement Engineer or Senior Procurement Specialist will depend on experience and demonstrated capability.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies for assigned categories.

• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and commercial agreements.

• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total-cost-of-ownership improvements.

• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, service, and risk.

• Source and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply resilience.

• Manage PR/PO activities and expedite critical materials, parts, repairs, and services.

• Support inventory optimization, consignment, critical spares, and obsolescence management.

• Partner with Engineering and Operations on technical sourcing requirements and projects.

• Conduct supplier reviews, audits, risk assessments, and business continuity activities.

• Prepare procurement KPIs, savings analysis, supplier-performance reports, and management updates.

• Support procurement digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement.

More about you:

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Semiconductor, electronics, precision engineering, or high-tech manufacturing experience.

• Knowledge of semiconductor materials, equipment parts, MRO, spares, or repair services.

• Experience with SAP MM or other ERP systems.

• Experience in contract management, supplier audits, inventory optimization, or supply-risk management.

• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, or Microsoft 365 Copilot.

• CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification.

• Mandarin proficiency where needed for communication with suppliers in Chinese-speaking markets.

• Fresh graduates with strong analytical ability, relevant internships, or technical exposure are welcome to apply.

• Senior Procurement Specialist: Typically, 4 to 7 years of relevant procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or manufacturing supply-chain experience.

SSMC is committed to equal employment opportunities and abides by the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP). All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.