Commodity Specialist
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Commodity Specialist
VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore)· Supply Chain Management
About this role
Purpose: Responsible for the company’s end-to-end sourcing of products related to manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOMs). In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost-saving opportunities, lead-time reduction, supplier relationship management, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, and generate contracts to assure the availability of all products to support the company objectives.
Key Area of Responsibilities:
- Source for materials, components, and service-related activities at the most competitive prices to fulfill business requirements.
- Develop and implement commodity strategies to categorize and transform the supply base that will ultimately achieve the company goal & and business objectives.
- Implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to enable tactical buying for the Material Management Team (MMT) and meet business goals.
- Address outstanding Project Requirement Planning (PRP) and Change Control System (CCS) affecting the project to meet program/business requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships to maintain and develop a win-win situation.
- Support and participate in company continuous improvement program.
- Prepare quotation to support customer budgetary request.
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics or other relevant qualifications.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a commodity specialist/ supply chain role in the manufacturing industry.
- Ability to interpret technical documents (i.e. Schematic drawings/BOM/specifications) so as to source for OEM parts (mechanical & electrical).
- Work experience in machining, sheet metals or build to print parts (Cable assembly, PCBA etc) will be an added advantage.
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is preferred.
- Team player.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous in details.
- Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
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Is the Commodity Specialist role at VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Commodity Specialist role in the Supply Chain Management department at VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore).
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This Commodity Specialist position at VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) was posted on Jul 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Commodity Specialist
VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore)
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