Procurement Specialist - Electronic Components & Semiconductor

About the role

A client of Asiacruit is looking for a Procurement Specialist with hands-on experience in the electronic components industry to manage supplier sourcing, procurement and supply chain activities in Singapore. The role involves developing supplier networks, negotiating prices and optimising procurement channels, working closely with the China headquarters and independently managing local procurement in a newly established Singapore office.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with electronic component suppliers, including manufacturers, authorised distributors, agents and other sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain a supplier database to expand sourcing opportunities.
• Source electronic components and evaluate suppliers on price, availability, quality, lead times and reliability.
• Negotiate competitive prices and commercial terms.
• Work with sales teams to understand customer needs, assess material demand and plan procurement.
• Monitor inventory, lead times and delivery schedules, follow up purchase orders and resolve delivery delays and shortages.
• Identify supply chain risks and alternative sourcing options, and coordinate with the China headquarters.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of hands-on procurement experience in the electronic components or semiconductor industry.
• Mandatory direct procurement experience with at least one of: Texas Instruments (TI), Analog Devices (ADI) or STMicroelectronics (ST).
• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or a related field.
• Currently based in Singapore with full-time work authorisation without employer sponsorship; willing to work full-time on-site in Central Singapore.
• Ability to communicate independently in Chinese for daily coordination with the China headquarters and suppliers.

Required skills

• Strong commercial negotiation skills and understanding of pricing and cost control.
• Ability to assess material requirements, plan procurement and anticipate supply chain risks.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

What we offer

• Basic salary of SGD 4,000 per month plus performance-based commission.
• Additional commission of 2%-4% of profit on in-stock orders and 5% on back-to-back orders.
• Regular Monday to Friday schedule, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Ownership of local procurement operations and regional exposure through the China headquarters.