Senior Procurement Engineer

Fong's Engineering & Manufacturing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement specialist to oversee sourcing and supplier management. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing supplier selection, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Your expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor qualification will be crucial in maintaining an adequate inventory and supporting production lines. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your critical thinking and negotiation skills will directly impact operational efficiency and cost savings. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant contribution to its success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and selection of suppliers for materials procurement.
• Negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Analyze cost-saving measures for operational requirements.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Qualification

Contract Management

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Listening Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Plan and manage the sourcing and selection of suppliers for procurement of materials according to established procurement strategies and policies, and standard operating procedures.

2. Evaluate and shortlist suppliers according to material specifications.

3. Obtain and compare quotations with quality and quantity in mind.

4. Negotiate pricing and eventual selection of suppliers.

5. Attend and check on delivery of procured materials in accordance with supplier agreement.

6. Manage vendors and suppliers through qualification and approval of new suppliers, with the aim to establish an adequate inventory of reliable suppliers to support full production lines and in times of upward demand.

7. Undertake the role of a liaison between Suppliers & Engineering department on technical issues.

8. Engage QE departments on non-conformance goods and services to determine root causes, put in place appropriate preventive measures, as well as take corrective actions against suppliers.

9. Support ‘Request For Quotation’ enquires from customers, from evaluation of suppliers and materials to preparation of costing for internal stakeholders.

10. Analyse and propose cost-saving measures for operational requirements.

11. Any other adhoc duties as assigned by Head of Department.

Requirements / Skills

1. Degree in Engineering field or equivalent.

2. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

3. On-the-job training is provided.

4. Good understanding of strategic sourcing, vendor qualification and management, and contract management.

5. Critical thinking and analytical skills.

6. Negotiation skills.

7. Problem-solving and Decision-making skills.

8. Listening and Communication skills (written and verbal).