Director/Head of Supply Chain

Purpose: This role heads the Supply Chain department for our operation in Singapore, and is responsible for driving global and regional strategies to support business growth, operational resilience, and customer performance. The role leads procurement and supplier management, ensuring alignment with commercial, operational, and market requirements.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the role is expected to drive digital transfor-mation, enhances end-to-end visibility, and strengthens supply chain agility, risk management, and sustainability. It also builds organisational capability, ensures trade compliance, and develops a future-ready supply chain team.

Key Area of Responsibilities

Lead the Supply Chain function across both operational and strategic areas to enhance resilience, service performance, cost efficiency, and scalability in support of business growth

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, building strong succession pipelines and future-ready capabilities

Establish and manage strategic supplier and partner relationships to ensure continuity, quality, competitiveness, and compliance

Partner with internal stakeholders to support new product introductions, meet customer commitments, improve margins, and optimise working capital

Monitor and report key supply chain performance metrics, driving corrective actions where necessary

Drive digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain

Champion sustainable and responsible supply chain practices

Proactively identify and manage regional and global supply risks, including geopolitical and operational disruptions, and implement effective mitigation and business continuity plans

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree and relevant professional certifications is an advantage

At least 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in regional and global sourcing, supplier management and procurement, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience managing supply chain operations and annual spent in hundreds of millions of dollar

Demonstrated success in leading supply chain transformation, process improvement, and cost optimization. Lean Six Sigma certification and relevant practical experience are required for this role

Strong commercial acumen and experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement across multiple functions and countries

Sound understanding of risk management, business continuity, trade compliance, and sustainability or ESG considerations within the supply chain context

Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate operational data into insights, decisions, and executive-level recommendations

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VDL ETG Singapore is a supplier of system integrations of mechatronic (sub)systems and modules for 'Original Equipment Manufacturing' (OEM) companies. These companies are leaders in manufacturing technically sophisticated equipment. One of the key markets in which VDL ETG Singapore operates is the semiconductor industry, where it specialises in Wafer Fab Equipment.

Our value proposition as a system supplier consists of providing total lifecycle management: from (co-)design to cost analysis, repair & refurbishment, R&D support, prototyping, first runs, volume manufacturing. We can do this because we have in-house facilities for machining, high-speed milling, precision grinding, mechanical and electrical (cleanroom) assembly, testing, product certification and on-site installation.

We are a diverse, multicultural team working towards the same goal: meeting the demands of our customers and partners. Our location in Singapore makes us a strategic partner for many of our customers and allows us to offer our clients competitive services and values. The company has been evolving with its employees for more than 50 years. This enables us to meet the ever-changing world we live in. The team works together to stay relevant and ahead of change. The company also makes a difference to all stakeholders, including the local community, by giving back to society. We combine Dutch and modern Asian cultures, making the most of both worlds. Our strength lies in our diversity of people, customers and cultures.