# Commodity Lead

> VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) · Singapore, Singapore · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-06

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Supply Chain Management

## Description

**"Be Part of Our Success Story as We Expand and Evolve"**

**Purpose:** Execute production-sourcing strategies within the approved commodity direction, focusing on engineering changes, cost competitiveness, lifecycle and end-of-life requirements, capacity constraints, supplier sustainability and approved dual-source implementation. Manage production RFQs, commercial evaluations, negotiations and sourcing recommendations to deliver timely, commercially competitive and supply-resilient outcomes.

The role drives cost reduction, VA/VE, lifecycle-risk mitigation and implementation of approved supplier-allocation strategies. Where necessary, the role works with NPI & Program Strategic Sourcing to clarify sourcing history, technical requirements, supplier commitments and outstanding programme risks, while retaining accountability for subsequent production-sourcing and commercial actions. At Senior level, the position independently manages complex sourcing work packages, leads negotiations within delegated authority, provides fact-based sourcing recommendations and guides Procurement Officers.

**Key Area of Responsibilities:**

-   Translate engineering changes and production requirements into sourcing plans that address commercial, technical, quality, capacity, lead-time, inventory and supply-continuity considerations.
-   Run production RFQs, conduct bid analyses, lead negotiations within delegated authority and prepare fact-based sourcing recommendations.
-   Maintain complete, competitive and traceable sourcing records, ensuring recommendations are aligned with technical, quality, capacity, cost, manufacturability and risk requirements.
-   Coordinate production- and FAI-related changes, including cut-in and cut-out timing, supplier readiness, material availability and inventory impacts.
-   Support price control, cost reduction, VA/VE and should-cost initiatives to improve commercial competitiveness while maintaining quality, delivery and technical requirements.
-   Execute sourcing within the supplier allocation and commodity strategy approved by the Manager, Commodity Business Management, escalating exceptions and material trade-offs for decision.
-   Work with Supplier Business Management to close supplier-performance actions, while retaining accountability for the related production-sourcing and commercial actions.
-   Coordinate cross-functional inputs from Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials Management, Operations and other relevant stakeholders, confirm accountable owners and track agreed actions through effective closure.
-   Manage lifecycle and end-of-life sourcing requirements, including approved dual-source work packages, supplier transitions, last-time-buy considerations and continuity actions.
-   Prioritise threats to production or customer commitments and drive credible sourcing and supplier recovery plans through to closure.
-   Maintain visible cost, capacity, lead-time and supply-continuity risk-mitigation plans, including accountable owners, due dates, contingency actions, residual exposure and escalation triggers.
-   Use agreed KPIs and trend analysis to identify sourcing and supplier-performance gaps, assign recovery actions and verify sustained improvement.
-   Maintain clear decision rights, current sourcing and commercial records, measurable actions and timely escalation of unresolved issues.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
-   Minimum 8 years of progressive procurement and sourcing experience, including demonstrated leadership in commodity strategy, supplier development, negotiation, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
-   Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or equivalent analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making.
-   Strong understanding of commercial terms, contract administration, and procurement best practices.
-   Good knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing processes.
-   Experience in semiconductor, precision engineering, or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
-   Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Baan or Infor LN.
-   Experience in supplier qualification, audits, performance management, and supplier development programs.
-   Demonstrated track record in driving cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and supply continuity.
-   Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance operational requirements and business objectives.

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