Strategic Materials Manager

Talent Link by e2i; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link by e2i is seeking a procurement leader to manage the materials function and coordinate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations in Singapore. The role focuses on ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost efficiency to support production and business needs.

The position involves negotiating terms, reducing costs, and driving continuous improvement across supply chain activities with close collaboration with engineering, quality, production,

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage materials management, including procurement, supplier coordination, and inventory control.
• Develop and execute materials strategies to optimize supply continuity, cost efficiency, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Manage purchasing activities, including requisition review, PO issuance, order tracking, supplier communication, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure materials align with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock levels and turnover.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, improvement initiatives, and corrective action activities.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead times, and supply agreements to optimize value and manage risks.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, including supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, process improvements, and value engineering.
• Manage supply risks and disruptions through proactive supplier engagement, contingency planning, and recovery actions.
• Support new product introductions by coordinating material readiness, supplier qualification, component availability, and procurement activities.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Production, Planning, and Finance to support priorities and continuous improvement.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, commodity movements, and supply chain risks to support strategic decisions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, including supplier on-time delivery, inventory performance, cost savings, material availability, and supplier quality.
• Ensure all materials management activities comply with procedures, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Talent Link by e2i is seeking a procurement leader to manage the materials function and coordinate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations in Singapore. The role focuses on ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost efficiency to support production and business needs.

The position involves negotiating terms, reducing costs, and driving continuous improvement across supply chain activities with close collaboration with engineering, quality, production,