Senior Procurement Engineer (Semicon)

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

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing for New Product Introductions from design through mass production. You will lead end-to-end activities, engage suppliers early, and ensure cost, quality, and availability targets are met.

In this role, you will push aggressive cost-reduction strategies, run teardowns for value engineering, and negotiate favorable supplier terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in procurement, NPI, or material engineering in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for New Product Introductions, from design to mass production.
• Drive cost- and value-engineering through target costing, teardowns, and supplier price/terms negotiations.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Category teams to align product requirements with commodity strategies.

Skills

Procurement

NPI

Cost negotiation

Global supplier management

Engineering drawings

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.