Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer to manage and execute end-to-end procurement activities for assigned project packages in line with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements. The role involves close coordination with engineering, QA/QC, and project teams to ensure timely delivery of compliant materials and equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier negotiations, bid evaluations, procurement reporting, and continuous improvement of procurement processes while ensuring adherence to company policies and project standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned packages in accordance with project requirements

• Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFQs, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), and Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE)

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal commercial and contractual terms

• Coordinate with engineering and QA/QC teams to ensure technical and quality compliance

• Manage the full procurement cycle including bid clarification, purchase order issuance, expediting, inspection coordination, delivery, and documentation

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with specifications, schedules, and quality standards

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures, ethics policies, and project requirements

• Prepare procurement status reports and highlight critical issues or risks to management

• Support vendor qualification, pre-award meetings, kick-off meetings, and post-award follow-ups

• Mentor junior procurement staff and contribute to process improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline

• At least 8–10 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in EPC / EPCI / oil & gas projects

• Strong experience in RFQ, TBE, CBE, supplier negotiations, and contract management

• Good understanding of project procurement workflows and supplier management

• Strong organisational, analytical, and reporting skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

As a Procurement Engineer, you will be a key partner in significant product cost reduction activities, in early phase innovation working closely with the design engineers and/or in the manufacturing phase.

Responsibilities:

• New product sourcing and management. Responsible of performing research and analysis to identify project requirements, conceptualizing plans, designing, and developing systems, establishing guidelines and goals, and creating strategy to optimize operational activities for new product introduction.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Commodity and NPI to ensure success in new product development and launch.
• Manage and coordinate in early supplier involvement in new product introduction from part design phase through mass production, ensure critical timeline and target COGS are met.
• Ensures that Cost, Quality and Availability are achieved for product development phase and through their full life cycle.
• Manage supplier onboarding process and selection with integrity, alignment across value-chain and value engineering.
• Manage cost activities:

- Responsible in ensuring best-in-class cost, thru negotiation and/or tear down activities.
- Identifies cost drivers to influence design decision making towards target costing.
- Product/module cost models and quotes are up to date at launch and effectively rolled out.
- Reviewing and negotiating supplier terms and conditions exceptions to mitigate risk.
- Support price negotiations with opportunities to drive short- and long-term cost reduction improvement.

• Build strong, value-added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross functional departments.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality in the new supplier/component release process, including compliance and sustainability aspects.
• Partnering Category team, ensuring BU product requirement and supplier technology alignment are included in building Commodity Strategy. Supporting and executing category strategy.
• Analyze lead times, identify critical paths, and prioritize demand requirements.
• Participate in project meetings/brainstorming sessions to identify solutions available
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Typically 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Procurement or Material Engineering experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of geometric tolerances.
• Experience creating or modifying manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience in managing overseas suppliers.
• Understand Bill of Material (BOM) structure, able to interpret technical drawings / specifications and familiar with Engineering Change Process.
• Experience in Operation Management or capital equipment design is a plus.
• Strong Analytical, planning and interpersonal skills as well as experience in engaging stakeholders.
• Positive and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Mature, independent and results-oriented.
• Able to work with different departments / functional groups.
• Some travel is required for the role.(not a lot of travel).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets. 

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

The essential responsibilities includes:

• Perform a full range of coordination and administrative duties, including but not limited to invoicing, data entry, document filing, invoice verification, and preparation for payment.
• Efficiently manage documentation, including printing and filing.
• Handle incoming phone calls and restock store housekeeping products.
• Request quotations and negotiate contract terms with internal and external partners.
• Carry out any other ad-hoc administrative duties and operational support as required or assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.
• Handle requests, feedback, and queries professionally.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of all invoices.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination of documentation.
• Any other roles/duties as assigned

Formal Education & Certification:

• ITE/Diploma/Degree

Knowledge & Experiences:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience
• Possesses excellent customer service, negotiation, interpersonal, and written skills
• Possesses positive work attitude, drive, and resilience to meet job challenges
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work independently
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word PowerPoint etc.)

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Focused and able to prioritise
• High level of initiative and integrity
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace working environment
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients at all levels demonstrating a high level of professionalism

Role Summary:

1. Responsible for all procurement activities.

2. Assisting department in Preparation of Procurement/Sourcing Plan.

3. Pre-Qualifying New Vendors to be Enlisted in PO issuance system.

Pre-Order Responsibilities: -

• Reviewing MR - Material Requestion
• Float RFQs (Request for Quote) to Approved Vendors
• Follow up Tech/Commercial Offer
• Commercial negotiations (Tech./Comm. Clear Bidders) with Technically successful vendors
• Internal Estimation/Budget check, CBE (Commercial Bid Evaluation) approval from management, PO placement

Post-Order Responsibilities: -

• Arranging KOM (Kick of Meeting) , PIM (Pre-inspection meetings)
• Follow up Eng. documents till Closure, Stage
• Payment Processing for vendors
• Supporting Project team in Weekly/Monthly Review meetings
• Vendor Site Visits for expedition
• Variation Order placements, Inspection arrangements, Logistics coordination, Ensuring MRR processing, expediting on all fronts to seek Material delivery in line with Project Schedule
• Conducting spend analysis and consolidating the site requirements for shortage or missing materials and placement of LPOs or VOs to OEMs
• Vendor development and vendor evaluation in case of non-approved vendors & new sub-vendors proposed by main vendors
• Placing service orders for the onsite assistance required by site team
• Providing service back up for Production Equipment at Workshop
• Periodical updates of Procurement Status Report/Procurement Tracking List for Expediting
• Good understanding & technical knowledge of mechanical equipments, electrical & instrument items, and all other related project related equipments & materials applicable for Marine Offshore industries.
• Self-motivated, flexible and can work under pressure on their own initiative and lead a Procurement Team.
• Any other job delegated by department head.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical)
• With minimum 2 to 3 years of procurement experience

Arkema is the leading manufacturer of this unique advanced material’, which is very durable, fully recyclable, and is produced 100% from castor oil, a renewable and sustainable raw material. Its applications are many and varied in automotive, sports, consumer electronics, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, bio-textiles, and medical, all of which are experiencing strong growth, particularly in Asia.

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Arkema is one of the top three global leaders in almost all of our product lines, generating an equal volume of sales in Europe, North America and Asia.
Work Location: Jurong Island
We are hiring for a Procurement Engineer and following is the Job Description:

Sourcing RFQ and PO management

• Proceed project RFQ and commercial negotiation for plant operation capex and open
• Management of contract and follow up of execution of PO
• Procurement documents achieve according to procurement process
• Saving reporting for the procurement activities completed
• Proceed PR –PO-Payment process for the contract signed
• Follow up of expediting and change order

Site coordination

• Procurement window between requestor and GASP, facilitate the communication and clarification between GASP central team and site, ensure the right understanding of site needs.
• In charge of the contract execution with site once vendor selection, and contract establishment.
• Feedback the issue/claim during contract execution.
• In charge of small purchase on site.
• Vendor performance review and evaluation.
• Need based in Jurong Island Plant.

Internal relationship:

• GASP Procurement teams in Arkema global GASP network.
• Other internal departments requestor like maintenance finance, HR, HSE, Legal, etc.

External relationship:

• Vendors/ contractors

Accountabilities:

• In charge of the small opex procurement of site.
• Ensure creation of PO in SAP system on time.
• Coordination between centralized procurement team and plant requestor team.
• Support on contract execution on site and expediting once PO placed.

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in any relevant discipline, Engineering background is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in procurement/ supply chain function in oil and gas, chemical, or other industry plant.
• Ability to work in a multi-national environment and a global team.
• Good communication skills, open mind, team player, willing to offer help.
• Knowledge in SAP system is preferred.
• Good English both in oral and Witten.

Soft skills:

• Autonomy
• Ability to meet deadline and handle multiple tasks.
• Adaptation.
• Strong communication skills and assertive attitude.
• Stress management

Our client, a rapidly expanding global organization, is looking for aSenior Procurement Process Manager to drive end-to-end process improvements, shared service operations, and digital procurement initiatives. You will take ownership of designing and enhancing procurement processes, implementing and optimizing systems, and ensuring operational efficiency and excellence acrossregions.

In this role, you will work closely with finance and business teams,managing procure-to-pay operations and supporting system implementations, process digitalization, and broader transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain policies and processes for a centralized procure-to-pay function.
• Build and nurture cross-functional relationships with business teams to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Manage operational resources or shared service teams handling vendor management, purchase requests, supplier engagement,and policy compliance.
• Continuously identify efficiency improvements, including evaluating and adopting new procurement tools.
• Partner with finance teams to deliver actionable spend insights and support data-driven decisions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for the procurement operations team to track performance, efficiency, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement and/or vendor management.
• Experience in building efficient, centralized procure-to-pay processes.
• Experience in driving and implementing change in a global organization.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Available on short notice.

Please email your cv directly to sindhu@theedgepartnership.com inword format.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlistedcandidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5business days. 

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Procurement Engineer (Fabrications)

- Manage component sourcing on Mechanical Sheet Metal commodities

- Overall ownership to drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through negotiations, alternate sourcing, localizations, VAVE, supplier consolidations

- Establish wide supplier network to facilitate both Sourcing and Procurement activities, leading strategic relationship with critical suppliers

 - Identify redesign cost reduction opportunities

- Drive component lead time improvement, Payment terms, delivery terms, MOQ/SPQ reduction and Optimizations

-Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, delivery and capacity requirement

-Collaborate closely with Engineering, operations and product team, plan & drive execution of all Procurement & Sourcing activities.

-Monitor global market trend and implement proactive risk mitigation and contingency Strategies on EOL, Single source parts

- Provide part & tool cost assessment during NPI, ECN phase

- Interface with Engineering on design review/ECN/Part changes & provide resolutions on all technical issues.

- AOS Management during build phase and initial production phase

Requirements:

- Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

-Possess good experience in handing Metal Fabrications, Plastics Tool & Die

-Min 5 -7 years of relevant work experience in Sourcing field

-Good communication and interpersonal skills, good team player

-Able to start work within short notice period will be an added advantage

• S$5K joining bonus! (T&C applies)
• Good company to work for / Transport provided for late/night shifts!
• Many vacancies! / Immed Start!

Our client is a one of the largest logistics MNC.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of Technical team responsible for maintaining and ensuring the serviceability of all systems and equipment
• Be technically proficient in all aspects of maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting the full range of systems and equipment (e.g. warehouse systems, material handling and automation systems, refrigeration systems, kitchen equipment, packaging and inspection machines, washing machines, waste management systems, etc.) and other technical related knowledge
• Manage, perform and ensure all maintenance activities and repair works are timely follow-through according to the assignment, maintenance schedule, procedures, checklists, manufacturer recommendation and completed within the timeframe
• Manage, perform and ensure all technical purchase requisition of spare parts, contracts and services are in accordance to the Company policies and follow-through to support the maintenance activities
• Manage, communicate and work professionally with all stakeholders to minimize systems and equipment downtime
• Be proactive in resolving technical faults, contributing initiatives and continuous improvements
• Always observe and follow all Safe Work Procedures and Food Safety requirements
• Always ensure Safe Work environment by housekeeping of all work areas and report any safety hazards immediately
• Perform and support other relevant duties and projects assignments if required

Requirements:

• Diploma/Higher Nitec in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering related qualifications
• Certified Work-At-Height
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP and IT devices
• Competent in reading technical drawings and documentation
• Competent in using industrial workshop equipment and welding tools
• Able to carry heavy loads and Work-At-Height
• Able to work on rotating shift (6 day work week, rotating shift (can be am, pm or night)

Other Information:

• Working Hours: Rotating shifts (6 days)
• Location: Near Changi (transport is provided for late/night shifts)
• S$5K joining bonus (T&C applies)

To apply please click on the APPLY NOW button or email your resume to search5@searchindex.com.sg with the following details inside your resume for faster processing:

• Reason for leaving
• Last drawn Salary
• Expected Salary
• Earliest availability date

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Job Summary

You will procure fabrication parts and manage vendor capabilities to support business needs. This role involves overseeing capacity planning, ensuring timely deliveries, and driving material cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Procure fabrication parts such as sheet metal and machine structures to support various business units within the Group
• Evaluate and qualify vendor capabilities to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and quality standards
• Oversee capacity planning and coordinate deliveries, focusing on long lead items to meet production schedules
• Lead vendor development initiatives to enhance supplier performance and reliability
• Spearhead material cost reduction programs to optimize procurement expenses

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience with strong understanding of machining processes and material costing
• Strong communication and negotiation skills demonstrated in vendor management contexts
• Established supplier network and contacts to support procurement activities

Position Summary :

This position will apply their expertise to maintain an efficient procurement system, ensuring procured items meet specifications, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules. Key responsibilities include collaborating with all functional teams to meet needs and develop procurement strategies, conduct supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and drive cost savings initiatives. This position must have technical acumen and commercial negotiation skills to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce risk to support the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

Procurement Operations and Data Maintenance

• Support the procurement function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations. Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.

• Manage the day-to-day of procurement activities, engagement with stakeholders to ensure materials and/or services needed for business success.

• Ensure compliance with regulations and company standards and procedures.

• Responsible for the Procurement management and operations process including Procurement information flow – suppliers information maintenance, items suppliers’ connection, supplier agreements and supplier basic data like company information, MOQ, order multiple, responsible personnel, etc.

Sourcing and Analysis / Project

• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers, provide analysis on costs, and review costs to achieve savings. Establish r/s with suppliers to leverage the needs in terms of tight supply situation as well as to be ahead of the market requirement.

• Develop and implement a strategic sourcing plan to meet business needs. Communicate and update the plan regularly based on market trends, supplier capabilities and business priorities.

• Collaborating with technology to understand our company needs as well as working with our existing/new suppliers to determine company strategic alignment.

• Create and review opportunities on alternative materials and or suppliers to meet the business unit objectives in procurement activities and deliver the best values and business savings. Develop strong partnership with suppliers.

• Develop and maintain reports or dashboards to support procurement performance monitoring. Analyze procurement spend data to identify trends and variances.

• Involve in Global procurement project activities to maintain Global-Regional alignment.

Vendor Management

• Regularly review and monitor supplier performance i.e. quality and delivery performance, supplier approval records and qualifications.

• Contribute and participate in supplier audits when required. Maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with ISO procedures

• Proactively engage with stakeholders to review repetitive/critical supplier corrective actions and develop an annual supplier audit program where applicable

SnOP

• Contribute and communicate the impact on Procurement activities to stakeholders when situation arises like trend of raw material / feedstock related, market change and potential effects on supply. Participate in Sales & Operations Planning meeting to update the information. 2

• Contribute and communicate the impact on Procurement activities to new business initiatives and projects.

• Proactive in working with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, forecast accuracy, identify potential costs down, new programs and improvement opportunities or mitigate the risk.

Requirements

• 2 - 5+ years of experience in procurement, project-based procurement or supply chain roles.

• Tech-savvy with experience in computer skills, digital procurement processes and data analytics tools.

• Strong understanding of technical specifications, and material standards.

• Knowledge of procurement Software and ERP systems.

• Knowledge of contract management, and international procurement regulations.

• Good in negotiation and communication skills.

• Understanding of cost / trend analysis, and strategic sourcing.

• Understand of SOP process and be able to provide good information input on future raw materials trend

Working hours:

Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm 1 day Hybrid

Our Client:

• Manufacturing MNC
• 5 Days Office Hours
• Pioneer
• UP $6K Basic + AWS + Flexi Benefit + Allowances

Responsibilities:

• Procure and evaluate reliable mechanical / machining suppliers for optics goods and services
• Manage external stakeholder relationships to negotiate for favorable terms and pricings
• Read and interpret technical drawings and BOM
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and prepare comparative analysis for decision-making
• Monitor supplier performance pertaining to quality and support cost reduction initiatives
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to manage inventory levels to prevent delays

Requirements:

• Min. Diploma in Engineering / Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Min. 5 years of technical procurement experience in Manufacturing / Semiconductor industry
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or CSCP are advantageous
• Strong understanding of mechanical / electrical components and manufacturing processes
• Prior experience in Project Management is preferred

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Metric Management

• Drive and align the FE Production team on critical reports for Line Management, Inventory Management and Cycle time.

• Own and maintain the Global Inventory Metrics, Business processes and Reports.

• Consolidate Fab Metrics performance and roll up for executive metrics update.

• Partner with sites closely to enable timely communication of fab deviation to plan.

• Improvement of efficiency of network Fab metrics consolidation through automation

Optimize the Inventory and Line Performance for the FE Network

• Able to analyze line performance and provide line direction through concept of Line Management and Inventory Management to meet NPI business plan.

• Fluent in the basic concept of weekly wafer starts and wafer outs business process.

• Forecast potential roadblocks in NPI inventory management and develop mitigation plans with the site NPI Managers.

• Collaborate with Area/Shift Production, Engineering, and IE to continually improve NPI metrics (wafers starts, wafer out, samples delivery, cycle time)

• Lead proof-of-concepts and facilitate deployment of BKM reports and automation to improve fab/ probe area efficiency and productivity.

• Develop manufacturing science concepts to NPI line management and NPI inventory scheduling.

• Participate in the WW SIC forums, facilitate NPI network meetings and sustain/audit existing BKMs and business processes in the network.

• Create an environment of motivation to foster global team member’s engagement to the fullest of their potential.

• Promote and model the use of automation, analytical and systematic thinking processes.

Supply Chain Management

• Maintain open and regular two-way communication with Supply Chain teams to understand upcoming Die Mix and Pull-in changes

• Liaise and partner with Supply Chain teams to develop plans that support NPI Qual and Sample schedule to meet customer demand.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field of study or equivalent experience

• Intermediate knowledge of the 300mm semiconductor manufacturing process is preferred.

• 1-2 years experience in Inventory Control/Production Planning/Line Management

• Thorough knowledge of Micron’s Lot Tracking, Capacity Planning, Scheduling, Line Management systems and related production and planning reporting tools.

• Demonstrate ability to solicit feedback, accept input and analyze success/failure in order to increase team’s effectiveness.

• Demonstrate understanding of different Mfg Area and different departments such as OI/PIE/Change Management to assist in area improvement projects.

• Demonstrate success in utilizing their knowledge of Mfg Area processes and equipment to make informed, confident decisions.

• Demonstrate meticulousness and striving for accuracy.

• Intermediate to advance proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• SQL, Tableau, Reporting capability to enable automation is preferred.

• Work location : F10 (SG), OMT (TW), F4/ID01 (USA)