Director, Strategic Procurement for Equipment (Semiconductor)

• 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

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