Director, Sourcing & Procurement – Asia

TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries); Singapore; Sur place; SGD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) is seeking a Director of Asian Sourcing & Procurement to lead strategy, supplier development, and performance across Asia. You will drive cost competitiveness and supply-chain resilience while building a Singapore team and aligning with growth plans.

The role requires deep automotive aftermarket knowledge, extensive Asia supplier networks, and leadership of cross-functional teams across multiple markets. Travel across Asia is expected.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in automotive aftermarket sourcing or procurement.
• Strong supplier network in Asia (China, India, Taiwan, etc.).
• Proven cost savings from high-volume automotive programs.
• Experience with private-label development and supplier qualification.
• Experience managing international teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Asia.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute the long-term Asian sourcing strategy across China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other markets.
• Lead private-label and exclusive aftermarket programs — quotations, samples, tooling, and launches.
• Own supplier negotiations and landed-cost modeling; deliver annual cost reductions and margin improvements.
• Build strategic supplier relationships; run supplier scorecards, audits, and corrective actions.
• Identify risks and implement dual-source strategies to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
• Lead Shanghai sourcing org and build a new Singapore team with KPIs.

Connaissances

Automotive sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Asian Sourcing & Procurement leads the company's strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier-development activities across Asia, building a competitive, high-quality supplier base across China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and other strategic Asia markets. The Director drives cost competitiveness, private-label development, product quality, supplier performance, innovation, and supply‑chain resilience in support of the company's growth strategy.

Position Summary

This is a senior commercial leadership position requiring deep knowledge of the automotive aftermarket and strong relationships with Asian manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Asian Sourcing Strategy — Develop and execute the long-term Asian sourcing strategy across China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other markets, shifting sourcing between countries to optimize cost, tariffs, capacity, and geopolitical risk.
• Private Label & Product Development — Lead sourcing for private-label and exclusive aftermarket programs — quotations, samples, tooling, and launch — and identify value‑engineering opportunities without compromising quality.
• Cost & Commercial Management — Own supplier negotiations and landed‑cost modeling (tooling, freight, duties, tariffs, FX); deliver annual cost‑reduction and margin‑improvement targets.
• Supplier Quality & Performance — Build strategic supplier relationships and qualification processes; run supplier scorecards and work with Quality on factory audits, PPAP, and corrective actions.
• Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management — Identify and mitigate supplier, country, tariff, and geopolitical risks; build dual‑source strategies and support working‑capital optimization through improved MOQs and terms.
• Compliance & Responsible Sourcing — Ensure suppliers meet company standards for ethical sourcing, labor, and environmental compliance; maintain supplier agreements, NDAs, and traceability documentation.
• Leadership & Organization — Lead the existing Shanghai sourcing organization and build a new Singapore team; establish category strategies, targets, and KPIs, and develop local supplier‑management capability.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in automotive aftermarket sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Significant experience sourcing directly from Asian manufacturers, with a strong supplier network in China and preferably India, Taiwan, Vietnam, or Thailand.
• Proven experience negotiating high‑volume automotive aftermarket programs and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience with private‑label product development and supplier qualification.
• Experience managing international teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Asia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing relationships with Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive aftermarket manufacturers.
• Experience with OE/OES specifications, supplier audits, and quality programs.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms, international logistics, tariffs, and landed‑cost analysis.
• Mandarin or another Asian language is advantageous.