Commodity Specialist

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement of BOM materials, components and services for manufacturing. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, lead-time reductions and negotiate supplier contracts to assure material availability.

The role demands experience in commodity management, supplier relationship handling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in commodity specialist or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/BOM/specs to source OEM parts (mechanical & electrical).
• Experience in machining, sheet metal, or build-to-print parts is a plus.
• CSCP certification preferred.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, components, and services at competitive prices.
• Develop commodity strategies to optimize the supply base.
• Implement supplier agreements with cross-functional teams.
• Address PRP and CCS issues to meet project requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships for win-win outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement programs.
• Prepare quotations for customer budget requests.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics or other relevant qualifications

Tools

Microsoft 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics or other relevant qualifications
• 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