lumilens - Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement Director

Singapore3w ago

In Office Director APAC Payments Semiconductors Sales Director Purchasing Agent Team Management Budget Management Budget Forecasting KPI Tracking Supplier Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). • 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, with at least 3–5 years focused specifically on capital equipment. • Proven track record negotiating large, complex capital equipment contracts. • Strong technical fluency — able to read equipment specifications and engage credibly with engineering teams on technical trade-offs. • Deep understanding of the capital equipment lifecycle: RFQ/RFP processes, vendor qualification, contract structuring, installation/commissioning, and warranty management. • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization. • Experience managing capital budgets and building cost justification/ROI models. • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or equipment engineering. • Experience sourcing internationally and managing supplier relationships across regions. • Familiarity with import/export regulations, tariffs, and customs processes as they relate to capital equipment. • People management experience leading a sourcing or buyer team.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute category strategies for capital equipment (e.g., production/manufacturing equipment, lab/test equipment, tooling) aligned with business growth plans and capital budgets. • Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and manage a global supplier base; negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and service agreements; build long-term strategic partnerships with key OEMs and equipment vendors. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with Engineering and Operations teams to define technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and ensure equipment selections meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements. • Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations for capital equipment purchases, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, installation/commissioning support, spare parts, and service level agreements. • Capital Budget Ownership: Partner with Finance to build, track, and manage the capital equipment budget; provide forecasting, spend analysis, and ROI justification for major purchases. • Risk & Compliance: Manage supply risk (single-source exposure, lead times, geopolitical/tariff exposure) and ensure procurement activities comply with company policy, export controls, and relevant regulatory requirements. • Process & Systems: Build and continuously improve procurement processes, approval workflows, and sourcing playbooks; leverage procurement/ERP systems for visibility and reporting. • Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and manage a team of buyers/sourcing specialists as the function scales (if applicable). • Vendor Performance: Establish KPIs and scorecards to track supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and after-sales support; drive corrective actions where needed. • Cost Savings: Identify and deliver measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total-cost-of-ownership improvements across the capital equipment portfolio.