Procurement Team Lead (NPI) - Senoko

Search Staffing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Staffing Pte Ltd's client is seeking a Procurement Team Lead in Singapore to oversee NPI procurement, cost optimisation and supplier readiness, guiding cross-functional teams from development to mass production.

Based in Senoko, the role requires 5–10 years in procurement or program management, strong supplier management, and broad knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical assemblies and manufacturing markets in Singapore and the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or program management.
• Experience with new product introductions (NPI) and cost management.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, material costing, lead times, MOQ, supplier qualification and capacity planning.
• Leadership and project management skills with stakeholder management in Singapore and the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI Procurement – Manage procurement activities from product development through mass production, ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are met.
• Drive Cost Optimisation – Manage material costs, identify cost-saving opportunities and work with suppliers to achieve project cost targets.
• Manage Supplier Readiness – Oversee supplier qualification, First Article Inspection (FAI), pilot builds and capacity planning to ensure readiness for production ramp-up.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams – Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure smooth program execution.
• Manage Program Delivery & Risks – Track project milestones, resolve supply issues, manage risks and ensure a smooth handover to production.

Skills

NPI management

Cost optimization

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Job description

Our client has been operating in Singapore for close to 40 years, supporting leading high-tech OEMs in the semiconductor and analytical industries. Originally rooted insheet-metal and mechanical manufacturing, they have since progressively moved up the value chain into complex mechatronics and system assembly.

Today, our client operates as a one-stop, vertically integrated contract manufacturing partner, delivering precision mechanical and mechatronic assemblies for semiconductor and medical equipment.

Procurement Team Lead

(Office is in Senoko)

Job Description

• Lead NPI Procurement – Manage procurement activities from product development through mass production, ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are met.
• Drive Cost Optimisation – Manage material costs, identify cost-saving opportunities and work with suppliers to achieve project cost targets.
• Manage Supplier Readiness – Oversee supplier qualification, First Article Inspection (FAI), pilot builds and capacity planning to ensure readiness for production ramp-up.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams – Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure smooth program execution.
• Manage Program Delivery & Risks – Track project milestones, resolve supply issues, manage risks and ensure a smooth handover to production.

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.
• NPI & Cost Management – Proven experience managing new product introductions, cost improvement initiatives and the transition from development to mass production.
• Procurement Expertise – Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, material costing, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ), supplier qualification and capacity planning.
• Technical Knowledge – Good understanding of mechanical, electromechanical and electrical assemblies, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronics and surface treatment.
• Leadership & Project Management – Strong project planning, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with knowledge of suppliers and manufacturing markets in Singapore and the region.