Commodity Material Manager

Avensys is a reputed global IT professional services company headquartered in Singapore. Our service spectrum includes enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, business process automation and managed services. Given our decade of success, we have evolved to become one of the top trusted providers in Singapore and service a client base across banking and financial services, insurance, information technology, healthcare, retail and supply chain.We are currently looking to hire a Mass Production Materials Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skill set, achieve job satisfaction and work-life balance. More details as below.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe MP Materials Planner role will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials to client's manufacturer partners, enabling the delivery of compute, storage, and AI racks to data centers and warehouses. You will be responsible for managing the flow of materials, optimizing supply chain processes, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.Key Responsibilities:Supplier & Vendor ManagementOwn and manage strategic supplier relationships for assigned commodity categories across the compute and storage portfolioConduct regular business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to track performance, negotiate improvements, and align on capacity roadmapsDrive supply improvements including lead time reduction, capacity expansion, and on-time delivery (OTD) performanceManage supplier escalations and resolve supply constraints in collaboration with ODMs and component suppliersMaterial Planning & Supply AssuranceInterpret and act on complex demand/supply reports to ensure material availability aligned with build plansProactively identify supply risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive execution of contingency plansMonitor inventory health, excess & obsolescence exposure, and material lifecycle transitionsCoordinate with planning and engineering teams to manage NPI (New Product Introduction) material readinessCross-Functional CollaborationNavigate competing priorities across internal teams including engineering, planning, finance, and logisticsPartner with ODM operations teams to ensure alignment on build schedules, material constraints, and quality expectationsCollaborate with sourcing and procurement on cost optimization, dual-sourcing strategies, and supplier qualificationWork closely with the CWAM and broader commodity management team to align regional execution with global strategyReporting & Executive CommunicationSynthesize supply health and risk posture into clear, decision-ready status updates for senior leadershipMaintain commodity dashboards and scorecards tracking KPIs (OTD, lead time, allocation, cost)Provide regular updates on supply chain performance, emerging risks, and recommended actionsPrepare and present material for leadership reviews, program reviews, and cross-functional forumsMinimum Qualifications:7+ years of experience in supply chain management, commodity management, or material planning in a high-volume manufacturing or infrastructure environmentDirect vendor management experience — proven ability to own and drive strategic supplier relationships at scaleInfrastructure rack-level expertise — hands-on experience managing commodities for server, storage, or networking rack assemblies at large scale (this is a must)Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex demand/supply data and translate into actionable strategiesDemonstrated ability to navigate conflict and competing priorities across multiple internal and external stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skills — ability to create executive-ready materials and present to senior leadershipBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related fieldPreferred qualificationsHyperscale data center or cloud infrastructure experience — prior work at a hyperscaler, large cloud provider, or Tier-1 ODM/OEM is strongly preferredExperience with compute and storage hardware commodities (e.g., CPUs, GPUs, memory, SSDs, HDDs, PCBAs, connectors, power supplies, thermal solutions)Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and supply chain analytics toolsExperience managing supply chains across APAC, particularly in Taiwan, China, and Southeast AsiaMBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, or EngineeringAPICS/ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM) or equivalentTrack record of driving cost reduction programs and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvementsWHAT’S ON OFFERYou will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.To submit your application, please apply online or email your UPDATED CV in Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. Your interest will be treated with strict confidentiality.CONSULTANT DETAILSConsultant Name: Keerthana RamakrishnanAvensys Consulting Pte LtdEA License 12C5759Privacy Statement: Data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Personal data provided will be used strictly in accordance with the relevant data protection law and Avensys' privacy policy.