Senior Procurement Engineer (Manufacturing) / East

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd is seeking multiple Senior Procurement Engineers for its medical devices manufacturing client in the East area of Singapore. You will lead sourcing plans and supplier management for new product development, working closely with Engineering and Product Development teams to ensure timely, cost-effective materials and components.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement within manufacturing, with strong negotiation and project coordination skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement or supplier management.
• Experience supporting new product development (NPI) or product launches in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans for new product development projects aligned with timelines and specs.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development during design reviews to identify suppliers and sourcing options.
• Source, assess and establish relationships with suppliers for materials, components, tooling and outsourced services.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate supplier quotations for decisions.
• Coordinate qualification activities to ensure supplier meets quality and operational standards.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times and tooling costs.
• Conduct cost analysis and develop models to identify savings opportunities.
• Assess supply chain risks and implement contingency plans.
• Support prototype builds, validation, and production ramp-up with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

NPI support

Cost analysis

RFQ/RFP process

Negotiations

Cross-functional collab

Risk management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Engineering / SCM / Procurement

Job description

Our client is one of the leading players in the medical devices manufacturing sector. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for a multiple headcounts of Senior Procurement Engineer to join their team, in hopes of developing the current high performing team. They are located in the East area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing plans for new product development projects, ensuring procurement activities are aligned with project timelines, technical specifications and production requirements.

• Work closely with Engineering and Product Development teams during design reviews and project discussions to identify suitable suppliers and sourcing solutions.

• Source, assess and establish relationships with suppliers for raw materials, components, assemblies, tooling and outsourced manufacturing services.

• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, review supplier quotations and conduct commercial evaluations to support supplier selection decisions.

• Assess supplier capabilities and coordinate qualification activities to ensure suppliers meet the required technical, quality and operational standards.

• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment conditions, delivery lead times, tooling costs and supply agreements.

• Conduct cost analysis and develop cost models to identify savings opportunities through competitive sourcing, value engineering and supplier collaboration.

• Evaluate potential supply chain risks, including supplier capacity, material availability and lead-time constraints, and establish alternative sourcing or contingency plans where necessary.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams to support prototype builds, product validation, design transfers and production ramp-up activities.

• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery and service standards, driving supplier development and corrective actions to address performance gaps.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including component standardisation, make-or-buy assessments, supplier transfers and procurement process enhancements.

• Perform any ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Procurement or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, supply chain or manufacturing-related functions.

• Experience supporting new product development, NPI or product launch activities within a manufacturing environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.