Senior Procurement Engineer (Semicon)

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking a procurement professional to lead strategic NPI sourcing from design to mass production, ensuring cost, quality and availability targets are met. You will drive cost-reduction through target costing, engage with engineering and category teams, and manage global supplier relationships to optimize lead times and mitigate risks.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years in procurement or material engineering in manufacturing, working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in Procurement, NPI, or Material Engineering within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for New Product Introductions from design to mass production.
• Drive aggressive cost-reduction strategies through target costing and supplier pricing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Category teams to align requirements.
• Manage overseas and local suppliers, onboarding, risk mitigation and partnerships.
• Analyze lead times, cost models, and prioritize demand to resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost negotiation

NPI procurement

Supplier onboarding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.