Strategic Sourcing Manager – Semiconductor / Precision Manufacturing

NOVA-TECH MFG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA-TECH MFG PTE. LTD. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Singapore to develop and execute sourcing strategies for metals, ceramics, plastics, chemicals, CNC components, and gas delivery systems.

You will lead supplier qualification, negotiations, and cost optimization while supporting NPI and ramp-up with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and ERP/MRP experience (SAP a plus).

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management experience, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing or high-tech.
• Experience managing sourcing categories such as raw materials, CNC-machined components, gas delivery components, gasline-related assemblies, or contract-manufactured assemblies.
• Proven experience in supplier qualification, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and supplier performance management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business functions.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, CNC-machined components, gas delivery components and assemblies.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, cost analysis, and supply market assessments.
• Establish category sourcing plans aligned with technical specs, quality, demand, cost targets, and objectives.
• Drive supplier consolidation and spend-leverage to optimize the base and procurement efficiency.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and onboarding with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, tooling, warranties, and long-term contracts.
• Drive cost-reduction and cost-avoidance via strategic negotiations and alternative sourcing.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering during NPI for DFM and supply chain scalability.
• Identify and assess risks affecting supply continuity and resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing effectiveness and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Manufacturing (semiconductor/high-tech

Education

Degree in SCM or related

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for key materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing services, including metals, ceramics, plastics, chemicals, CNC-machined components, gas delivery components, gasline-related assemblies, and contract-manufactured assemblies. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier qualification and development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, supply risk management, and supplier performance improvement. Working closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, EHS, Production, Planning, and other relevant stakeholders, the successful candidate will establish a competitive, reliable, and scalable supply base to support new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, and the Company's business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, including metals, ceramics, plastics, and chemicals; CNC-machined components; gas delivery components and gasline-related assemblies; and outsourced or contract-manufactured assemblies.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, cost analysis, and supply market assessments to identify cost trends, supply risks, alternative sourcing opportunities, and emerging supplier capabilities within the semiconductor and precision manufacturing ecosystem.
• Establish category sourcing plans aligned with technical specifications, quality requirements, production demand, cost targets, and business objectives.
• Drive supplier consolidation, rationalization, and spend-leverage initiatives to optimize the supplier base and improve procurement efficiency.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and onboarding in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, lead times, tooling ownership, warranty obligations, and long-term supply agreements across assigned sourcing categories.
• Drive cost-reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives through strategic negotiations, value analysis, supplier collaboration, and alternative sourcing.
• Partner with R&D and Engineering teams during NPI to provide sourcing input on design for manufacturability (DFM), cost optimization, supplier capabilities, and supply chain scalability.
• Identify and assess supplier, market, capacity, quality, geopolitical, and other risks that may affect supply continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing effectiveness, supplier performance, cost competitiveness, procurement efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

About you

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant qualifications and experience may be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing, precision engineering, or a related high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing sourcing categories such as raw materials, CNC-machined components, gas delivery components, gasline-related assemblies, or contract-manufactured assemblies.
• Proven experience in supplier qualification, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and supplier performance management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement data management; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, commercial negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business functions.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing priorities and deliver measurable results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work at East Region/Changi North Crescent.