Senior Procurement Engineer; Semicon

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.

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.

• 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.