Regional Commodity Manager (Manufacturing | Strategic Sourcing)

Adecco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in Singapore partners with a global manufacturing company to recruit a Regional Commodity Manager based in Singapore. You will lead regional and global commodity strategies, LTAs negotiations and supplier development across Asia.

The role requires experience in strategic sourcing for manufacturing, knowledge of metal-based commodities, and willingness to travel 15-25% to support cross-site initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or commodity management within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience negotiating long-term supplier agreements (LTAs) and managing strategic suppliers.
• Knowledge of metal casting, forging, precision machining, engineered components or related industrial manufacturing commodities.
• Willingness to travel 15-25% as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional and global commodity strategies covering direct and indirect procurement across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead Long-Term Agreement negotiations, strategic supplier partnerships and commercial contract implementation.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier benchmarking and sourcing optimisation to improve overall procurement performance.
• Manage metal-related commodities, MRO tooling contracts, CapEx procurement and indirect services, including facilities, equipment and repairs.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, development and transitions, ensuring supplier quality, performance and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, inventory performance and supply chain risks, collaborating with Engineering, Operations and global stakeholders on continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

LTAs negotiations

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Sourcing optimisation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Adecco is partnering with an established global advanced manufacturing company to recruit a Regional Commodity Manager based in Singapore. This role will lead strategic sourcing, long-term supplier negotiations and commodity management across Asia.

• Work location: East
• Work hours: Mon-Fri, 7.30am - 4.48pm

The Job:

• Develop and execute regional and global commodity strategies covering direct and indirect procurement across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead Long-Term Agreement negotiations, strategic supplier partnerships and commercial contract implementation.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier benchmarking and sourcing optimisation to improve overall procurement performance.
• Manage metal-related commodities, MRO tooling contracts, CapEx procurement and indirect services, including facilities, equipment and repairs.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, development and transitions, ensuring supplier quality, performance and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, inventory performance and supply chain risks, collaborating with Engineering, Operations and global stakeholders on continuous improvement.

The Talent:

• Bachelor's degree or minimum 10 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or commodity management within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in negotiating long-term supplier agreements (LTAs), managing strategic suppliers and driving sustainable cost reductions.
• Strong knowledge of metal casting, forging, precision machining, engineered components or related industrial manufacturing commodities.
• Demonstrated experience in regional/global procurement, supplier development, contract management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, with knowledge of international trade compliance, including ITAR. Lean/Six Sigma experience is advantageous. Willingness to travel 15-25% as required.