Procurement Lead (Materials Management)

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore)· Supply Chain Management
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📍 Singapore, Singapore, SingaporeFull time

About this role

Purpose: Lead and manage the MMT Buyers team to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and ethical procurement of materials, components, and services that support production and customer delivery requirements. Drive supplier performance, procurement excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coach, and oversee MMT Buyers to achieve procurement and operational KPIs.
  • Develop and execute procurement plans to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.
  • Monitor purchase orders, supplier commitments, and material shortages to support production schedules.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance to resolve material-related issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through performance reviews, scorecards, and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop procurement strategies aligned with business goals, supply continuity, and cost optimization.
  • Establish policies and mitigation plans for supply risks and critical materials.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and ethical procurement practices.
  • Lead purchasing process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as a buyer when required to support business continuity and delivery commitments.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing purchasing or procurement teams.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supplier management.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful implementation of commodity strategies.
  • Skills in MS Office, especially Excel knowledge.
  • Ability to analyze and make sense out of data / dashboards.
  • Must have excellent people, presentation and communication skills.
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with a persistent mind-set to solve difficulties.

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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Procurement Lead (Materials Management) role in the Supply Chain Management department at VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore).
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This Procurement Lead (Materials Management) position at VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) was posted on Jul 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Procurement Lead (Materials Management)
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