Senior Procurement Engineer (Semicon)

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for New Product Introductions (NPI) and manage supplier onboarding from design to mass production.

You will accelerate cost reduction through target costing, supplier negotiations and value engineering, while partnering with Engineering, Quality and Category teams to ensure on-time launches and robust supplier partnerships across global networks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, NPI or Material Engineering.
• Experience in global supplier management and cost negotiations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, tolerances and BOM structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI sourcing from design phase to mass production.
• Drive cost reduction via target costing, teardowns, and supplier price negotiations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Category teams to align product requirements with commodity strategies.
• Manage overseas and local suppliers, onboarding, risk mitigation, and long-term partnerships.
• Analyse lead times, maintain cost models and address manufacturing bottlenecks.

Skills

NPI sourcing

Supplier management

Cost negotiation

Technical drawings interpretation

BOM and BOM structures

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

about the company

An industry-leading global manufacturer of complex capital equipment and advanced technology solutions, renowned for driving cutting-edge innovation within the high-tech electronics sector.

about the job

You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier onboarding, and significant cost-reduction initiatives for new product introductions (NPI) from the design phase through mass production.

Strategic NPI Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing for New Product Introductions, engaging suppliers early in the design phase to ensure strict cost, quality, and availability targets are met.

Cost & Value Engineering: Drive aggressive cost-reduction strategies through target costing, product teardowns, and expert negotiation of supplier pricing and terms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Category teams to align product requirements with commodity strategies and ensure seamless product launches.

Global Supplier Management: Manage the full lifecycle of overseas and local suppliers, from vetting and onboarding to mitigating risks and building long-term, value-added partnerships.

Operational Optimisation: Analyse lead times, maintain up-to-date product cost models, and identify critical paths to prioritise demand and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks.

skills and experience required

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, NPI, or Material Engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, geometric tolerances, and BOM structures, coupled with a proven track record in global supplier management and cost negotiation.