Strategic Sourcing Engineer – Semiconductors & NPI

Adecco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in Singapore is seeking a procurement/ sourcing professional to collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers, reviewing designs, tolerances and manufacturability to secure cost-efficient, on-time delivery across prototype to production. The role emphasizes RFQ management, supplier onboarding, and cross-functional coordination.

You will evaluate fabrication methods, assess new suppliers, and drive cost reduction while supporting ECO/CN changes and first article qualification.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing environment (NPI/project-based).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Exposure to supplier qualification, audits and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, operations and suppliers.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems (SAP, Windchill, Creo, AutoCAD) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to review designs, specs and tolerances for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Manage RFQ activities and supplier selection across prototype to production phases.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers across machining, sheet metal, cable & harness, PCBA and contract manufacturing.
• Evaluate materials, fabrication methods and suppliers for cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Work with suppliers on technical queries and supporting design changes (ECO/CN).
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, audits and performance reviews to ensure quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Support first article builds and qualification processes for smooth development-to-production transition.
• Review BOM and engineering documentation to identify cost avoidance and global sourcing opportunities.
• Partner with global stakeholders to support project transfers and supply continuity initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

Stakeholder management

ERP/PLM knowledge

Cost reduction knowledge

Supplier qualification & audits

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Adecco in Singapore is seeking a procurement/ sourcing professional to collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers, reviewing designs, tolerances and manufacturability to secure cost-efficient, on-time delivery across prototype to production. The role emphasizes RFQ management, supplier onboarding, and cross-functional coordination.

You will evaluate fabrication methods, assess new suppliers, and drive cost reduction while supporting ECO/CN changes and first article qualification.