Director, Strategic Vendor Management

CROCS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global footwear company located in Singapore is seeking a Director, Strategic Vendor Management. This role involves leading the Strategic Sourcing function, optimizing vendor management processes, and managing global sourcing projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, at least 10 years in Sourcing, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Sourcing, with at least 3 years in Strategy function.
• Background knowledge in footwear category is a must.
• Proficient in oral and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Sourcing Strategy with focus on Vendor Performance.
• Manage KPI linked Business Volume Allocation to vendors.
• Achieve operational excellence through continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

BI tool proficiency (Tableau, Power BI)

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Strategy Management

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Job description

The Director, Strategic Vendor Management, for Crocs Trading Company, Singapore, is responsible for leading the Strategic Sourcing function for Crocs Inc. Reporting to the VP, Sourcing Shared Services, this role sits within the Sourcing team and plays a key part in driving Strategic sourcing, elevating vendor management processes, harmonizing and optimizing processes across Crocs and HEYDUDE brand, and handling multi-stakeholder Sourcing Projects.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Strategy Development and Execution
• Supplier and Vendor Management
• Sourcing Project Management
• Process Ownership and Optimization
• Team Leadership

• Drive the Sourcing Strategy with focus on Vendor Performance and Country of Origin Diversification in conjunction to company’s Long-Range Plans
• Manage KPI linked Business Volume Allocation to vendors at Global scale
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align goals, strategies and execution road maps
• Maintain strong relationships with Vendors and internal cross functional teams and build an inclusive collaborative environment
• Track key performance indicators and deliver actionable insights through regular reporting and analysis
• Innovate by championing new tools, technologies, and processes that improve efficiency and scalability
• Connect cross-functionally with Brand Sourcing Operations team, Supply Chain Strategy team, Origin Logistics, and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution
• Achieve operational excellence through continuous improvement and challenging status quo

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE (JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS):

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Strategy Management
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Sourcing, with at least 3 years in Strategy function
• Background knowledge in footwear category is a must.
• Strong negotiation and project management.
• Deep understanding of global sourcing dynamics
• Effective communicator with executive presence.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems.
• Highly proficient in Excel and BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Proficient in oral and written English communication.