Senior Procurement Project Specialist

NTS COMPONENTS SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a sourcing specialist to manage supplier evaluations and develop sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement and a strong understanding of supply chain management with a focus on new product introductions. This role offers opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and drive cost-effective sourcing solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in sourcing built to print parts.
• Experience in project-based procurement or new product introduction.
• Understanding of total cost of ownership and cost-saving strategies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing parts for bidding.
• Develops sourcing strategy for new RFQs.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Supplier management

Data driven

Education

Degree or Diploma in New Project material management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing parts for bidding. Source, evaluate, audit suppliers based on NTS supplier qualification process.
• Develops sourcing strategy for each new RFQ and/or NPI to achieve best cost and lead time without sacrificing quality and also ensure supply chain flexibility.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are in place for critical components.
• Oversee the issuance of First Article (FA) Purchase Orders and track supplier performance.
• Works closely with Category manager to ensure sourcing strategy is aligned with Category Strategy
• Accountable for meeting project cost and LT target. In-charge of NPI material management to ensure New Product meets On Time Delivery
• Timely completion of assigned RFQ for sourcing.
• Maintains RFQ Master files to ensure traceability of supplier’s quotations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to interpret engineering drawings. Sourcing Strategy. Sourcing. Supplier Audit. SWOT Analysis, Capability Mapping, NDA. good analytical skills, First article, Price and Lead time negotiation
• Data driven, good problem-solving skills, good inter-personal skills.
• NPI material management. Good communication skills, Supplier management, cross-function management
• Understanding of cost breakdowns, total cost of ownership (TCO), and cost-saving strategies.
• Awareness of industry-specific regulations, trade laws, and ethical sourcing policies.

Education and Experience

• Degree or Diploma with equivalent experience in New Project material management
• Minimum 5 years' experience in sourcing built to print parts like machining, sheet metal, PCBA, cable assembly in manufacturing set-up preferably Semicon.
• Experience in project-based procurement, new product introduction (NPI), or production transfer projects is often preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.