About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager/Senior Manager, Procurement to support both Manufacturing (transition to production) and R&D procurement and sourcing activities within a semiconductor equipment environment. This role is essential in driving supplier excellence, enabling rapid prototyping and ensuring a smooth transition from design to high-volume manufacturing.

Job Summary

Supplier Sourcing & Relationship Management

• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers and contract manufacturers in Malaysia, Singapore and other regional locations .
• Build strong and sustainable vendor partnerships to ensure cost competitiveness, quality performance, and supply reliability.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and performance reviews.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements that align with company objectives.

R&D Prototype Procurement

• Manage end-to-end procurement of prototype components and assemblies , including standard, off-the-shelf mechanical and electrical parts and custom-designed components requiring specialized fabrication
• Coordinate closely with R&D and Product Development teams to understand engineering requirements, specifications, tolerances, and timelines.
• Understand engineering drawings, BOMs, and CAD documentation to verify material, process, and quality requirements.
• Ensure timely sourcing and delivery to support rapid design iterations and project milestones.

Engineering & Documentation Management

• Review and interpret BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions .
• Work with Engineering and Operations to ensure clarity and manufacturability of documentation.
• Provide feedback to R&D on sourcing risks, cost drivers, material selection, and manufacturability considerations.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Partner with R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering to transition new product designs into high-volume manufacturing .
• Drive early supplier involvement (ESI) to optimize design for cost, quality, and supply chain scalability.
• Support ramp-up activities including pilot builds, qualification runs, and supplier readiness.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related disciplines).
• Minimum 5-8 years of procurement experience in semiconductor equipment, precision engineering, or complex capital equipment industries.
• Strong knowledge of regional suppliers and contract manufacturers, especially in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation: BOMs, technical drawings, GD&T, work instructions .
• Material and Process Expertise in the follow area are strongly preferred.
• Mechatronics / electromechanical assemblies (motors, actuators, motion stages, sensors)
• High-precision machined parts (CNC, grinding, turning, complex geometries)
• Sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, bending, welding, finishing)
• Vacuum components & assemblies (vacuum chambers, flanges, seals, leak testing)
• Electronics & PCBA (component sourcing, assembly houses, testing protocols)
• Cables, harnesses & interconnects (custom cable builds, RF cables, high-flex assemblies)
• Pneumatic & fluid handling components (manifolds, valves, fittings, regulators)
• Optics and optomechanical assemblies (lenses, filters, mounts, alignment-sensitive parts)
• Surface finishing & treatments (anodizing, plating, passivation, heat treatment)
• Cleanroom-compatible materials & processes (surface treatments, coatings, contamination control)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills in both English and Mandarin, in order to deal with internal and external stakeholders across the region.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 25% time.