Senior Director, Crocs Sourcing

Crocs Vietnam; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear company located in Singapore is seeking a Sr. Director – Crocs Brand Sourcing to manage sourcing operations and production planning. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and a minimum of 12 years' experience in sourcing or manufacturing, with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This role involves collaborating with various teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring effective supplier relationships in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Sourcing or Manufacturing Operations.
• At least 3 years in a Leadership role.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sourcing Operations strategy focused on product launches.
• Manage Partner relationship and long-term capacity planning.
• Track KPIs and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Job Location(s): Singapore, Singapore, SG, 138589

Time in Office: Hybrid

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Sr. Director – Crocs Brand Sourcing, for Crocs Trading Company, Singapore is responsible for leading the Commercialization, Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations and Centre of Excellence (COE) functions for the Crocs brand. Reporting to the VP, Global Product Supply, this role plays a key part in sourcing alignment and global supplier network management through innovative new product development, operational excellence, on‑time performance, development of strong supplier relationships, cost efficiency consistent with the goals of the organization and team growth.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Sourcing Operations Strategy Deployment & Execution
• Partner (Contract Manufacturing) Relationship Management
• Long‑Range & Seasonal Capacity Planning
• Product Commercialization
• Centre of Manufacturing Excellence – Injection & Compound
• Team Leadership
• Drive Sourcing Operations strategy focused on New Product Launch, Supply Chain Resiliency, and OTIF in line with company’s Long-Range Plans.
• Manage Leadership expectations around New Product Introduction, Country of Origin Diversification, and Partner excellence.
• Align goals, strategies, and roadmaps with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with Vendors and cross‑functional teams to foster collaboration.
• Track KPIs and deliver actionable insights through regular analysis.
• Innovate by introducing tools, technologies, and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with HQ Product, Planning, Shared Services, Supply Chain Strategy, Logistics, and Finance teams for seamless execution.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Sourcing or Manufacturing Operations, with at least 3 years in Leadership role, Footwear background is a must
• Proven leadership in managing regional or global sourcing operations.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Effective communicator with executive presence.
• Proficient in oral and written English communication

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in‑person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In‑office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2‑3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Connector persona.

Job Category: Corporate