Offer summary

Qualifications:

Diploma or higher in Electronic Materials, Mechanical Automation, or Supply Chain Management., At least 3 years of procurement experience in the PCB industry., Knowledge of PCB production equipment and raw materials., Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB quality systems..

Key responsibilities:

Manage the full lifecycle of supplier development and procurement for PCB equipment and materials.

Evaluate suppliers' technical capabilities and monitor market trends.

Lead technical negotiations and conduct cost analyses for equipment and key materials.

Establish and manage a qualified supplier system focusing on cost control and sourcing alternatives.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of supplier development and procurement for:
PCB production equipment
Spare parts and consumables
Evaluate suppliers' technical capabilities based on PCB manufacturing knowledge (e.g., drilling, imaging, plating, etching, solder mask, surface finishing)
Monitor market trends for PCB equipment (e.g., exposure machines, drilling machines, testing machines) to inform sourcing strategies
Lead technical negotiations and conduct cost analyses for:
Equipment procurement
Key materials such as copper foil and PP prepreg sheets
Establish and manage a qualified supplier system with a focus on cost control and alternative sourcing solutions

Requirements

Diploma or higher in:
Electronic Materials
Mechanical Automation
Supply Chain Management
Or a related field
Minimum 3 years of procurement experience specifically in the PCB industry
Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Technical specifications of PCB production equipment (e.g., electroless copper plating lines, laminators, AOI inspection machines)
Raw material properties for special PCB processes (e.g., HDI, FPC, high-frequency boards)
PCB processing cost structures and the impact of design factors (e.g., layer count, hole size, copper thickness) on pricing
Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB quality systems (e.g., UL certification, ISO 9001)