The posting
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)



