Commodity Specialist

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) is seeking a sourcing specialist for end-to-end BOM material procurement. The role focuses on cost saving, lead-time reduction, supplier relationship management, and strategic contracting to ensure material availability for manufacturing goals.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Logistics with at least 3 years in commodity sourcing within manufacturing, plus strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Logistics or relevant qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a commodity specialist/supply chain role in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/BOM/specifications to source OEM parts (mechanical & electrical).
• Experience with machining, sheet metals or build-to-print parts (Cable assembly, PCBA) is advantageous.
• CSCP certification is preferred.
• Team player with good problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Source for materials, components, and service-related activities at the most competitive prices to fulfill business requirements.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies to categorize and transform the supply base to meet business goals.
• Implement supplier agreements/contracts with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to enable tactical buying for the Material Management Team (MMT).
• Address outstanding PRP and CCS affecting the project to meet program requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to maintain a win-win situation.
• Support and participate in the company’s continuous improvement program.
• Prepare quotations to support customer budgetary requests.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Engineering/Logistics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Purpose: Responsible for the company’s end-to-end sourcing of products related to manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOMs). In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost‑saving opportunities, lead‑time reduction, supplier relationship management, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, and generate contracts to assure the availability of all products to support the company objectives.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Source for materials, components, and service‑related activities at the most competitive prices to fulfill business requirements.

• Develop and implement commodity strategies to categorize and transform the supply base that will ultimately achieve the company goal & and business objectives.

• Implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross‑functional stakeholders and suppliers to enable tactical buying for the Material Management Team (MMT) and meet business goals.

• Address outstanding Project Requirement Planning (PRP) and Change Control System (CCS) affecting the project to meet program/business requirements.

• Manage supplier relationships to maintain and develop a win‑win situation.

• Support and participate in company continuous improvement program.

• Prepare quotation to support customer budgetary request.

• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.

• Degree in Engineering/Logistics or other relevant qualification.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a commodity specialist/ supply chain role in the manufacturing industry.

• Ability to interpret technical documents (i.e. Schematic drawings/BOM/specifications) so as to source for OEM parts (mechanical & electrical).

• Work experience in machining, sheet metals or build to print parts (Cable assembly, PCBA etc) will be an added advantage.

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is preferred.

• Team player.

• Good problem‑solving skills.

• Meticulous in details.

• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions.