Assistant Vice President, Global Strategic Procurement

edmi limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EDMI is seeking an AVP, Global Strategic Procurement to lead our worldwide procurement strategy and supplier ecosystem. You will drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost competitiveness and continuity while building partnerships to support growth and resilience.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen procurement capabilities, support new product introductions and drive continuous improvement across the global supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally semiconductor.
• Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record in cost savings, supplier performance, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with global sourcing principles and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global contract manufacturing partners, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure performance, quality and supply continuity.
• Develop and execute global procurement and category strategies to optimise total cost of ownership and supplier value.
• Negotiate commercial agreements to secure favorable terms and compliance.
• Drive supplier performance through reviews, benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead readiness for new product introductions, technology transitions and engineering changes.
• Identify cost-optimisation, supplier diversification and risk mitigation opportunities across the supply base.
• Foster strategic partnerships and early supplier involvement to improve quality and innovation.
• Drive digital transformation, data analytics and sourcing excellence initiatives.
• Lead Source-to-Pay ERP initiatives including process design and end-to-end mapping.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the procurement team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

At EDMI, we develop and deliver innovative smart energy solutions worldwide. We are seeking an experienced AVP, Global Strategic Procurement to lead our global procurement strategy and supplier ecosystem across key commodities, contract manufacturers and strategic partners.

In this role, you will drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost competitiveness and supply continuity while building strong partnerships that support business growth, operational resilience and long-term value creation. You will work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to strengthen procurement capabilities, support new product introductions and drive continuous improvement across the global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of global contract manufacturing partners, subcontractors and commodity suppliers, ensuring strong commercial performance, quality standards and supply continuity.
• Develop and execute global procurement, sourcing and category strategies that optimise total cost of ownership, supplier performance and long‑term business value.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts to ensure favourable terms, competitive pricing and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Drive supplier performance through regular business reviews, benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier readiness for new product introductions, technology transitions and engineering changes to ensure capacity, qualification and continuity of supply.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, supplier diversification, risk mitigation and operational excellence across the supply base.
• Foster strategic partnerships and early supplier involvement to enhance product quality, reliability and innovation.
• Drive digital transformation, data analytics and sourcing excellence initiatives to strengthen procurement effectiveness and decision‑making.
• Lead Source-to-Pay enterprise resource planning initiatives, including business process design, implementation and end‑to‑end workflow mapping.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the team, fostering a high‑performance culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven track record in delivering cost savings, process improvements and supplier relationship management outcomes.
• Good understanding of global sourcing principles, procurement best practices and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including developing talent, coaching for high performance, navigating ambiguity and driving results through teams.
• A balance of strong technical expertise, operational execution and collaborative stakeholder management skills.