What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Engineer position at Kulicke & Soffa?
Procurement Engineer:
As a key member of the Kulicke & Soffa Global Supply Chain and Product Development teams, the Procurement Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing procurement and sourcing strategies that align with equipment development objectives. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of engineering drawings and the ability to interpret technical specifications. The primary focus will be to provide cost and schedule constraints to the program team and implement supply chain solutions that meet program goals. This role thrives in a collaborative environment, fostering strong, value-added relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
Duties will include:
End-to-End Procurement Management: Lead sourcing activities for assigned modules and programs from supplier selection through to warehouse receipt, applying lean and agile principles to meet Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Time to Market (TTM), and product reliability targets.
Specification Analysis & Solution Development: Review new product specifications to identify cost and lead time drivers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement optimal sourcing strategies that align with engineering program requirements and drive projects to completion.
Supplier Negotiation & Risk Mitigation: Conduct supplier negotiations on pricing, terms and conditions. Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Bill of Materials (BoM) Review: Analyze BoMs from a demand generation perspective, identify supply chain gaps, and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.
Cost Modeling & Market Intelligence: Partner with engineering, and commodity teams to develop “should-cost” models and provide market-based pricing for raw materials and commercial components.
Quotation & Documentation Management: Manage production quotations, maintain procurement documentation, and ensure timely updates to cost databases.
Factory Collaboration: Work closely with Singapore factory teams to analyze lead times, identify critical path components, and prioritize procurement activities to support production schedules.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, value-added relationships with local U.S. suppliers and internal team members to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Cost Tracking & Reporting: Develop and maintain cost roadmaps and perform cost roll-ups for assigned projects to support budgeting and financial planning.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably in machinery, motion systems, or optics.
Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), particularly in motion and optical systems.
Proficiency in data management using tools such as Python or Excel; experience with Artificial Intelligence applications is a plus.
Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and international suppliers.
Self-starter with a proactive, “can-do” attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-tasking environment.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Willingness to participate in evening conference calls and occasional international travel.
Highly motivated team player with the ability to inspire and align others toward common goals.