Procurement Manager

TECHLEAD TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. Company Website: www.apexuniontech.com Procurement Manager Location: Singapore Employment Type: Full-Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm About Us TECHLEAD TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. is a Singapore subsidiary of our Taiwan headquartered group specialising in the semiconductor and high tech industries, with operations in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and the United States. As our Singapore operations continue to expand, we are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team and support our growing engineering and project operations. Procurement Management • Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, quotation, negotiation, purchasing, order placement, and delivery follow up. • Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, product quality, and reliable delivery performance. • Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor procurement activities to ensure timely material availability. • Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and service standards. • Continuously identify alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities to enhance supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness. Vendor Management • Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the approved vendor database. • Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and overall service. • Build and maintain strong, long term relationships with local and overseas suppliers. • Coordinate with vendors on pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, contracts, and order related matters. • Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, delivery discrepancies, invoice variances, and corrective actions. • Support supplier qualification, onboarding, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Inventory Management • Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient material availability while minimizing excess inventory. • Plan replenishment based on inventory status, project requirements, and operational demand. • Work closely with the Warehouse team to maintain inventory accuracy and efficient stock control. • Support periodic stock takes, inventory reconciliation, and variance investigations. • Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and recommend appropriate inventory optimization strategies. • Ensure timely material availability to support project execution and daily operations. Logistics & Cross-functional Coordination • Coordinate local and international shipments with freight forwarders and logistics providers. • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Warehouse, Finance, and Sales teams to support procurement and project requirements. • Coordinate import and export documentation and shipping arrangements where applicable. Process Improvement & Compliance • Maintain accurate procurement records, purchasing documentation, and supplier information. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and optimize supply chain performance. • Support cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. • Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, ISO management systems, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Perform any other duties assigned by Management. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Vendor Management and supplier performance evaluation. • Experience in Inventory Management, inventory planning, and stock control. • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement management processes. • Knowledge of local and international procurement, logistics, and import/export operations. • Experience in the Engineering, Construction, M&E, Manufacturing, or Semiconductor industry will be an advantage. • Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Please send your resume to sherlyn.cheng@techlead.com.sg