AVP, Global Strategic Procurement: Drive Sourcing & Value

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

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.