Commodity/ Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing MNC)

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to manage supplier relationships and drive the execution of procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in commodity management and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills. Responsibilities include building supplier portfolios, monitoring risks, and leading improvement initiatives. This role offers a dynamic environment and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
• Ability to manage suppliers across multiple countries.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the execution of the regional commodity strategy.
• Build and maintain a robust supplier portfolio.
• Strengthen supplier relationships through engagement and business reviews.
• Act as a key escalation point for supplier-related issues.
• Monitor procurement and supplier risks on an ongoing basis.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and develop savings plans.
• Lead supplier transfer or relocation projects.
• Support procurement process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the execution of the regional commodity strategy in alignment with global procurement goals, ensuring the development of a strong and sustainable supplier base across Asia.

• Build and maintain a robust supplier portfolio by identifying potential vendors, participating in onboarding decisions, managing supplier data, and overseeing supplier classification throughout the full lifecycle.

• Strengthen supplier relationships through regular engagement, business reviews, and international visits, including negotiating annual volumes, capacities, and supporting supplier audits.

• Act as a key escalation point for supplier-related issues, leading negotiations and recommending corrective measures or strategy adjustments when required.

• Monitor procurement and supplier risks on an ongoing basis, evaluate mitigation options, coordinate implementation of risk actions, and report progress to global stakeholders.

• Identify cost-reduction opportunities, develop savings plans, track implementation, and prepare savings reports aligned with annual targets.

• Lead supplier transfer or relocation projects by assessing strategic, cost, performance, and risk considerations, ensuring smooth transition and continuity of supply.

• Support procurement process improvements by contributing to digitalization and standardization initiatives, assisting in supplier selection and performance enhancement, and handling escalations for supplier complaints as required by operations.

Requirements

• Diploma or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supplier management within a regional or global procurement environment.

• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage suppliers across multiple countries.

• Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil Street, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705.
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http://www.peopleprofilers.com
EA License Number: 02C4944
Registration Number: R1872398

Posting Personnel: Ng Jwee Ken

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