Procurement Team Lead

NTS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement

Life & medical insurance

Training & development

18 days annual leave

Job summary

NTS Singapore seeks a Procurement Team Lead to drive end-to-end procurement for new product introductions and programs. You will lead material cost management, supplier readiness, and cross-functional execution with Engineering, Quality, SCM and Operations.

You will own cost optimization initiatives, manage risks, and ensure successful transition of programs into mass production, while aligning with project requirements and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Engineering, Business) with 5–10 years in procurement/supply chain/program management.
• Experience managing NPI programs and transitioning products to volume production.
• Strong knowledge of procurement fundamentals, supplier management, cost control, and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Procurement NPI and program delivery from concept through mass production.
• Own NPI material cost and ensure total project cost meets or outperforms pricing.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives with Category Management and suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, SCM and Operations.
• Drive supplier qualification and readiness activities, including FAI, pilot builds, ramp readiness and capacity planning.
• Manage program risks, issues and escalations; act as primary interface for material topics.
• Establish program governance, milestones and reporting cadence; ensure structured handover to Operations.

Skills

Procurement management

Supply chain

NPI programs

Cost optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it's ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Want to find out together what's possible? Do you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction? Are you driven, enthusiastic and does your heart beat faster with high-tech product development? Then get started as Procurement Team Lead at NTS Singapore and let's make it possible together.

Job Description

As Procurement Team Lead at NTS Singapore, you will lead the procurement aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI) and program delivery from concept through volume production. You will be responsible for ensuring that material cost, quality, delivery and supplier readiness meet project and customer requirements. Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, you will drive cross-functional execution, manage risks and ensure successful transition into production. You will also contribute to cost optimization, supplier development and continuous improvement across procurement programs.

Furthermore, your key responsibilities are:

• Lead end-to-end Procurement NPI and program delivery from concept through mass production, ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are achieved.
• Own NPI material cost and ensure total project cost meets or outperforms awarded pricing.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with Category Management and suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, SCM and Operations to ensure program alignment and execution.
• Drive supplier qualification and readiness activities, including FAI, pilot builds, ramp readiness and supplier capacity planning.
• Manage program risks, issues and escalations, develop recovery plans and act as the primary interface for material-related topics.
• Establish program governance, milestones and reporting cadence, and ensure a structured handover to Operations with full material and supplier readiness.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related field, with 5–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain or program management within a contract manufacturing, semiconductor or high-tech environment.
• Proven experience managing NPI programs, cost improvement projects and successfully transitioning products into volume production.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain fundamentals, including sourcing, supplier management, cost control, lead times, MOQ, capacity planning and supplier qualification.
• Good understanding of complex mechanical, electromechanical and electrical assemblies, with knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, electronics and surface treatment.
• Strong program and project management skills, including planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, risk management, prioritization and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and customer-facing interactions.
• Good knowledge of the local market and neighbouring regions, including relevant supplier, manufacturing and procurement landscapes.

Your terms of employment

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague!

Your unique challenge at NTS includes at least the following conditions:

• Competitive salary;
• Annual Wage Supplement;
• Term Life & Medical Insurance Coverage;
• Personal growth and development opportunities through training and/or education;
• 18 days of Annual Leave.

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together. We combine the best skills and brightest ideas into a working system for the world's most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronics and Analytical solutions. For this reason, we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier to OEMs and an international player operating from various production sites in Europe, Asia and the US.

Although we offer our teams around the world a great place to work, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-focused mindset and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That's why we take every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship and our successes.