# Procurement Lead (Materials Management)

**Company:** [VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore)](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rfX9FimimpcVH1se1rReo2.md)
**Location:** Singapore, Singapore
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Supply Chain Management

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## Description

**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.

## Requirements

-   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.