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Director, Strategic Procurement for Equipment (Semiconductor)

Singapore Permanent SG$13,000 - SG$17,000 per month (SG$156,000 - SG$204,000 per year) View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to take ownership of global category management strategy within a leading semiconductor manufacturing organisation. You will partner with senior business leaders across operations, engineering, technology, and finance to deliver sustainable value creation, supplier innovation, cost competitiveness, and operational resilience on a global scale.
  • Lead global sourcing strategy across a high-value spend portfolio
  • Shape supplier innovation, cost optimisation, and risk management

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organisation within the advanced technology manufacturing sector, supporting some of the world's most recognised brands across high-growth industries including computing, communications, automotive, industrial and consumer electronics.

With a substantial international footprint spanning Asia, Europe and the Americas, the company operates highly sophisticated manufacturing and supply chain networks focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer partnership.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement long-term category strategies aligned with business and technology roadmaps.
  • Lead a team of procurement and category management professionals, driving capability development and performance excellence.
  • Build and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to support innovation, cost reduction, quality, and supply continuity.
  • Partner with executive stakeholders across operations, engineering, finance, and manufacturing to deliver procurement objectives.
  • Drive annual cost improvement programmes and total cost of ownership optimisation initiatives.
  • Lead supplier performance management, business reviews, and risk mitigation programmes.
  • Monitor market trends, supply chain developments, and emerging technologies to identify new sourcing opportunities and competitive advantages.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline; MBA is advantageous.
  • Minimally 10 years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience within semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, capital equipment, or a related advanced manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement or category management teams.
  • Strong track record of developing and executing strategic sourcing and category management programmes.
  • Experience driving cost reduction, supplier development, and total cost ownership initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex cross-functional projects.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating high-value contracts and supplier agreements.
  • Demonstrated experience managing supplier risk, performance, and business continuity strategies.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a global market leader in a highly strategic procurement leadership position.
  • Direct engagement with senior executives and key decision-makers across the organisation.
  • Leadership responsibility for a global team and high-value portfolio.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
  • Structured leadership development and career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Participation in strategic transformation, supplier innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Competitive remuneration and performance-based rewards aligned with business impact.
Contact
Kimberly Choo (Lic No.: R22109855 / EA No.: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7115099
Phone number
+65 6533 2777

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kimberly Choo (Lic No.: R22109855 / EA No.: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6533 2777
Job Reference
JN-092026-7115099

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