Director of Procurement
Taipei
Ignite Search Partners is a specialist recruitment firm supporting high-growth technology and industrial companies across Asia.
We are currently hiring on behalf of a fast-scaling, hardware-driven business with international operations and a focus on operational excellence.
As part of their next growth phase, the company is seeking a Procurement Director to lead strategic sourcing, optimise supplier performance, and ensure robust cost control across BOM and OPEX spend. This is a hands-on leadership role well-suited to professionals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments with high ownership and impact.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to relocate to Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive BOM cost savings through supplier negotiation, contract improvement, and sourcing strategies
- Reduce OPEX spend via cost-saving initiatives and vendor optimisation
- Enforce budget discipline with ≥95% adherence to BOM and OPEX allocations
- Improve supplier performance across pricing, quality, and delivery through structured reviews and improvement plans
- Streamline procurement workflows to shorten lead times and ensure material readiness for scheduled builds
- Support broader operational scaling and process tightening (e.g. maker-checker, DoA, ERP integration)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Ability to speak both Chinese & English
- 10+ years of procurement/supply chain experience, with 5+ years in a leadership capacity
- Proven track record in cost control (BOM/OPEX), supplier management, and negotiation
- Experience working with Chinese suppliers and global contract manufacturers
- Background in hardware manufacturing environments with ECN-driven, agile decision-making
- Demonstrated success turning around underperforming procurement functions with measurable results
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and data analytics tools for procurement and inventory
- Experience in growth companies undergoing internal control implementation would be a plus
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV along with details of their key project experience.