Senior Procurement Engineer

One Search Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

One Search Consulting Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer for Electrical & Electronics to drive supplier management, cost reduction, and supply continuity across EE components such as semiconductors, PCB/PCBA, connectors and sensors.

You will lead sourcing strategies, manage cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to optimize productivity and mitigate risks in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years procurement/sourcing experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years focused on EE commodities (electronic components, PCB/PCBA, semiconductors).
• Proven supplier negotiation and cost-reduction track record.
• Experience with global suppliers and EMS partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for EE commodities.
• Lead annual productivity initiatives including supplier negotiations and localization.
• Manage procurement activities for semiconductors, PCBs, connectors, sensors, and power components.
• Assess, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers; lead supplier performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance and Global Category teams.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Supplier management

Global suppliers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Role: Senior Procurement Engineer

The Senior Procurement Engineer – Electrical & Electronics (EE) is responsible for supplier management, productivity, and supply continuity initiatives for EE commodities supporting the Batam plant. The role drives cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk management, and business continuity while partnering with Category Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and R&D teams. The position serves as the key focal point for all EE commodity-related procurement activities, including supplier escalations, supply shortages, productivity programs, and sourcing strategy execution.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for EE commodities aligned with business and plant objectives.
• Lead annual productivity initiatives through COS, QVE, supplier rebalancing, commercial negotiations, e-auctions, localization, and dual sourcing.
• Manage procurement activities for semiconductors, ICs, passive components, PCBs, PCBAs, connectors, sensors, electro-mechanical and power electronic components.
• Assess, select, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, service, and sustainability.
• Act as escalation point for critical supplier and material shortages.
• Develop supply risk mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Support NPI, localization, and product transfer projects.
• Maintain productivity forecasts, dashboards, and savings reporting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Global Category teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual Productivity Savings Achievement (negotiation + technical)
• Cost Avoidance Delivery
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Supplier Quality Performance (PPM)
• Supply Risk Mitigation Effectiveness
• Inventory Optimization

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years focused on Electrical & Electronics (EE) commodities.
• Proven experience managing Electronic Components, PCB/PCBA, Semiconductors, Electro-Mechanical Components, Connectors, Sensors, and Power Electronics.
• Experience working with global suppliers and EMS partners.
• Strong track record in supplier negotiations, supplier development, and cost reduction programs.
• Experience managing supply shortages, allocation situations, and business continuity planning.
• Exposure to NPI, localization, and transfer projects is preferred.