Senior Procurement Engineer

Randstad - Corporate; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Corporate in Singapore seeks a Procurement Engineer to lead supplier management and strategic partnerships for EMS components. The role covers NPI, product transfers, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA, and operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Electrical & Electronics, with hands-on experience in PCB/PCBA and electronic components, and a track record in supplier audits and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering in Electrical and Electronics is required.
• Strong experience handling PCB/PCBA and other electronic components (resistors, connectors, capacitors).
• Experience with EMS providers and supplier management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier selection strategies and manage strategic alliances to optimize vendor performance.
• Lead procurement operations for product transfers and new product introductions.
• Coordinate cross-functional strategies with Procurement, R&D, Quality, Operations, EMS partners, and external suppliers.
• Support Quality Assurance activities and continuous cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

PCB/PCBA

Electronic components

EMS experience

Supplier management

Education

Diploma in Engineering in Electrical and Electronics

Job description

about the company

Our client is a global technology company specialising in precision measurement and engineering solutions. This is a newly created position for a Procurement Engineer. Candidates with knowledge of moulding processes or experience handling plastic-moulded components would be preferred, particularly those who have supported NPI projects.

about the job

Supplier Management & Strategic Partnerships

• Drive supplier selection strategies and manage strategic alliances to optimize vendor performance.
• Monitor and improve supplier KPIs across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Responsiveness (QDCR).
• Shape supplier relationship frameworks using Business Relationship Management (BRM) processes.
• Conduct quarterly price reviews and implement continuous cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support active production transfers, product lifecycle management (LCM), and manufacturing ramp-up activities.

Product Transfer & New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead procurement operations for product transfers and new product introductions.
• Drive supplier sourcing, onboarding, contract negotiation, and end-to-end project execution.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination

• Align cross-functional strategies across Procurement, R&D, Quality, Operations, EMS partners, and external suppliers.
• Enable transparent communication and fast, data-driven decision-making across all stakeholder groups.

Quality Assurance & Material Control

• Partner with Quality Engineering on supplier audits, quality support, and continuous improvement projects.
• Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) processes to coordinate internal and external disposition of non-conforming or suspect inventory.

skills and experience required

• Diploma in Engineering in Electrical and Electronics
• Preferably candidate with strong experience handling electronic commodities, primarily PCB and PCBA, as well as resistors, connectors, capacitors and other electronic components
• Experience working with Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers is crucial, as the incumbent will primarily manage suppliers within this category.