Strategic Commodity Sourcing Lead for BOM & Cost Savings

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement of BOM materials, components and services for manufacturing. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, lead-time reductions and negotiate supplier contracts to assure material availability.

The role demands experience in commodity management, supplier relationship handling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in commodity specialist or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/BOM/specs to source OEM parts (mechanical & electrical).
• Experience in machining, sheet metal, or build-to-print parts is a plus.
• CSCP certification preferred.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, components, and services at competitive prices.
• Develop commodity strategies to optimize the supply base.
• Implement supplier agreements with cross-functional teams.
• Address PRP and CCS issues to meet project requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships for win-win outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement programs.
• Prepare quotations for customer budget requests.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics or other relevant qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement of BOM materials, components and services for manufacturing. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, lead-time reductions and negotiate supplier contracts to assure material availability.

The role demands experience in commodity management, supplier relationship handling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.