VAVE Staff Product Development Engineer

Business Development Head - Food Ingredients

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Chief Executive Officer - Steel Industry

Senior Project Management Engineer

Procurement Manager

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Talent Acquisition Consultant – Leadership Hiring

NPD Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Head of Supply Chain & Storage

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead VAVE initiatives to optimize cost, improve product performance, and enhance customer value while maintaining quality and reliability.</li><li>Go beyond traditional VAVE by driving R&amp;D in emerging materials, advanced manufacturing processes, automation, digital technologies, and innovative supplier solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and technology centers to identify, assess, and implement value-driven design and process improvements.</li><li>Develop and deploy tools and methods to analyze cost, performance, manufacturability, and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>Build and maintain a pipeline of VAVE projects in partnership with engineering, procurement, operations, and product management.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in cost optimization and value engineering strategies, including advanced sourcing and alternative design concepts.</li><li>Partner with customers, sales, and product managers to gather Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and translate them into engineering solutions.</li><li>Provide technical support for cost-reduction activities, including design validation, troubleshooting, and verification of VAVE solutions.</li><li>Collaborate globally with manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to ensure compliance with technical, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.</li><li>Introduce breakthrough engineering solutions that leverage new technologies and supplier capabilities to accelerate business growth.</li><li>Application Engineering: Understanding customer requirements and offering sustainable cost-efficient design solutions.</li><li>Engineering Management: Developing technical roadmaps aligned with market trends and effectively communicating them to business units, management, and customers.</li><li>Collaboration: Working efficiently with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Technical Expertise: Adapting to new skills, futuristic materials, advanced manufacturing processes, automation, digital technologies, and innovative supplier solutions.</li><li>Quality Control: Ensuring accuracy and quality in services, documentation, and engineering outputs.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from premier institution.</li><li>Deep understanding of product, design, materials (metals/plastics properties), processes and manufacturing science/technology.</li><li>Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, and plating is advantageous.</li><li>Familiarity with material standards and agency approvals for connectors, cables, and cable assemblies.</li><li>Experience in environmental life cycle assessment, circular economy, or product stewardship/compliance.</li><li>Knowledge of ISO/IEC/UL standards related to carbon footprint and emissions reduction in industrial products.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of 12 years of experience in Product Development, R&amp;D and VAVE engineering.</li><li>Background in connector design (Power/Industrial/Auto connectors) is a plus.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a highly technical environment.</li><li>Expertise in Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Sustainability (DFS).</li><li>Strong Presentation Skills: Proficiency in PowerPoint and effective communication of technical concepts.</li></ul>

Responsibilities:&nbsp; Strategic Growth &amp; Market Expansion <ul><li>Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy for domestic and international markets.</li><li>Export Clients (especially for food ingredients and value-added products).</li><li>Identify new market opportunities in food ingredients, fruit pulp and IQF industries and&nbsp;value -added products.</li><li>Conduct market research to analyse consumer trends, competitor activities, pricing insights, and demand patterns.</li></ul> Revenue &amp; Sales Leadership <ul><li>Drive annual sales targets and growth plans for all food processing verticals.</li><li>Build high-performing sales, distribution, and channel teams.</li><li>Evaluate and optimize sales routes, distribution networks, and dealer/channel profitability.</li></ul> Key Account Management <ul><li>Identify and onboard strategic clients, including:</li><li>Modern trade</li><li>Institutional buyers</li><li>Bulk buyers</li><li>Export clients&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Manage long-term relationships with key customers, distributors, and trade partners.</li></ul> Brand Development &amp; Marketing Collaboration <ul><li>Work with the marketing team to plan brand positioning, pricing strategies, product visibility, and promotional activities.</li><li>Explore partnerships with farmers, aggregators, food processing clusters and sourcing vendors.</li><li>Identify and negotiate tie-ups with co-packers, distributors, transporters, and third-party logistics providers.</li></ul> &nbsp;Business Analysis &amp; Reporting <ul><li>Monitor sales performance, forecasting, budgeting, and business analytics.</li><li>Provide monthly reports on business performance, competition mapping and growth projections.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>MBA in Marketing/Sales, Food Technology, or related discipline preferred.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Food ingredients/FMCG/food processing/agribusiness.</li><li>Strong network across distributors, institutional buyers, and supply chain partners.</li><li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and strategic planning skills.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage the recruitment process end to end</li><li>Keep an overview of our recruitment needs via regular meetings with our Hiring Managers</li><li>Verify job descriptions with the hiring manager and design interview questions that reflect the positions requirements and attract talents to the company</li><li>Determining selection criteria for the open positions, in line with the organizations-culture and strategy</li><li>Sourcing of potential candidates through different sourcing channels</li><li>Screening of potential candidates and planning interviews and assessments</li><li>Run regular updates to hiring managers</li><li>Engaging with Senior Stakeholders</li><li>Organize and lead feedback sessions and coordinate the hiring decision</li><li>Propose employment offers in line with the company guidelines</li><li>Ensure that the recruitment process is efficient, effective and equitable</li><li>Foster long-term relationships with candidates</li><li>Designed and implemented innovative TA strategies for effective candidate sourcing</li><li>Developed strategic staffing plans aligned with business priorities</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Minimum 7 year’s experience in recruiting for manufacturing or niche hiring along with commercial hiring.</li><li>Must have experience in recruitment metrics and analytics</li><li>Able to perform as an individual contributor and be hands-on</li><li>Well versed in social media, resume databases and professional networks</li><li>Experience with headhunting for mid-level positions</li><li>Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using interview techniques</li><li>Good interpersonal and influencing skills. Has the ability to engage senior stakeholders.</li><li>Has a strong passion and desire to make a difference</li><li>Growth mindset and learning agility</li><li>Should have a recognized Masters / Bachelors degree</li><li>Proficient MS Excel</li></ul>

Responsibilities:&nbsp; Strategic &amp; Financial Leadership <ul><li>Identify growth avenues including capacity expansion, new product lines (TMT grades, wire rods, structural steel), and new geographies.</li><li>Lead annual business planning and budgeting in alignment with the Board’s goals.</li></ul> Operational Excellence <ul><li>Oversee end-to-end plant operations including melting, rolling mill operations, quality control, logistics, and dispatch.</li><li>Drive productivity improvements, yield optimisation, and equipment uptime using best industry practices.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to quality standards such as BIS norms for TMT bars (Fe500D, Fe550D, etc.).</li><li>Implement safety, statutory compliance, and sustainability practices across all units.</li></ul> Budgeting, Forecasting <ul><li>Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the company’s vision and market opportunities.</li><li>Monitor production cost elements (raw material sourcing, power &amp; fuel, conversion costs) and lead cost-reduction initiatives.</li></ul> Commercial &amp; Market Leadership <ul><li>Maintain strong relationships with key customers, vendors, and industry stakeholders.</li><li>Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team across production, quality, finance, HR, and marketing.</li><li>Foster a culture of discipline, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> Compliance &amp; Risk Management <ul><li>Ensure adherence to all statutory, environmental, and safety regulations related to steel manufacturing.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.Tech/B.E. in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.</li><li>20+ years in steel/TMT bar manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/CEO/COO role.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Project Timeline: <ul><li>Identify and align projects goals and scope with PJM and PM, and breakdown tasks of tooling/process developments and qualification</li><li>Make/align tooling development and qualification timeline, assign tasks to Ops team include tooling development, materials purchase</li><li>Track and manage core team to execute project progress based on committed project schedule</li></ul> Project Cost: <ul><li>Lead Ops to simulate sample cost and production cost to achieve project landing zone target, lead Ops to optimize launch cost to the best</li><li>Budget and control scrap cost though leverage design and manufacturing process to meet project target during NPI phase</li></ul> Project Execution: <ul><li>Guide capacity planning, materials sourcing and manpower to support all builds in the plant.</li><li>Oversee the progression of tooling/process development, identify bottleneck and issues, organize Ops team to improve those bottleneck and issues.</li><li>Oversee risks assessment in project execution, stay interlock with PJM to make multigation plan and conduct the planned activities in Ops.</li><li>Finalize the Safe Launch plan for the appropriate mix of product, tool capability and demand with the approval of the PjM, Quality, MDPE, and PjE. a. Lead Safe Launch team meetings to assure successful HVM startup and manufacturing process qualification for attainment of required metrics for successful G5 handoff.</li><li>Align the budget with Ops team with the tooling list provided by MPDE-A, control total capital spending against CER.</li><li>Lead and coordinate line setup to conduct LVM sample builds and coordinate HVM tool builds.</li><li>Lead Ops to make ramp up plan, include materials, operations and tool capacity ramp up, ensure manufacture team take over production control smoothly after G5.</li></ul> Product Sustaining: <ul><li>Product migration, as a receiving or sending leader to execute product move in or move out, including project timeline, investment, cost control, machine/material/manpower preparation, safety stock, safe launch, etc.</li><li>Lead product capacity analysis and expand it through re-investment per estimation.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor degree, engineering background is better</li><li>PMP certification preferred</li><li>At least 5 years related working experience in project management, 1~2 years experience in connector/cable/cable assembly is better</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Manager, Procurement is responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities within the indirect categories in the organisation. </li><li>This role encompasses the development and execution of procurement strategies, supplier management, supply chain optimization, compliance, process excellence, and end-to-end procurement life cycle management.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy on indirect spend aligned with the organizations goals and objectives.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance and support to the procurement team and collaborate with senior leadership to align procurement goals with broader business objectives.</li><li>Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, ensure that procurement policy and guidelines support the needs of the organization, and that best practice is delivered</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Develop sustainability strategy within the procurement function in collaboration with key critical vendors</li><li>Conduct industry research to identify potential suppliers and support the vendor qualification process</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Identify and eliminate waste and/or variability in the supply chain.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Conduct due diligence on selected third-party providers to ensure quality is achieved at a reasonable cost and that transactions are legally and financially viable.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ensure processes and procedures are fully documented and followed. Support in audit gaps closure</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">University Degree in Supply Chain and Logistics or related field</li><li class="ql-align-justify">5 years demonstrated experience in end-to-end supply chain management&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Professional qualification in Supply Chain and Logistics (CIPS level 5 or above)</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Knowledge of SAP ERP is an added advantage</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Supplier Management &amp; Development: <ul><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to support business requirements.</li><li>Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments to ensure quality and reliability.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve lead times, cost, and supply chain efficiency.&nbsp;</li></ul> Cost Management &amp; Negotiation: <ul><li>Analyze cost structures and negotiate favorable terms for materials and components.</li><li>Support cost-reduction initiatives through competitive bidding, alternative sourcing, and value engineering.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to optimize the sourcing budget.</li></ul> Technical &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration: <ul><li>Work closely with engineering, R&amp;D, and manufacturing teams to define sourcing requirements.</li><li>Ensure suppliers meet technical specifications and quality standards.</li><li>Support new product development by identifying suitable suppliers for prototypes and production.&nbsp;</li></ul> Supply Chain Optimization &amp; Risk Mitigation: <ul><li>Monitor market trends and risks to ensure a stable and competitive supply chain.</li><li>Develop strategies to mitigate supplier risks related to quality, pricing, and geopolitical factors.</li><li>Optimize sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and ensure on-time delivery.</li></ul> Requirements: Required Qualifications &amp; Skills: Education &amp; Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management (preferably in automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industries).</li></ul> Technical &amp; Soft Skills: <ul><li>Strong negotiation and analytical skills.</li><li>Experience in working with SAP systems and sourcing tools.</li><li>Knowledge of supplier qualification processes, cost analysis, and risk assessment.</li><li>Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.</li><li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Non-IT Recruitment role</li><li>Focus on GM level and above hiring</li><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans</li><li>Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment function, ensuring consistent, high-quality hiring across all business units and geographies</li><li>Ensure exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences, fostering engagement and strong stakeholder relationships</li><li>Calibration discussions</li><li>Present regular hiring insights and progress reports to senior leadership, highlighting performance, challenges, and market intelligence.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Blend of consulting and corporate recruitment experience preferred</li><li>Experience with multiple clients or business units (e.g., from firms like Korn Ferry, etc.)</li><li>Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and dashboard creation</li><li>Familiarity with SuccessFactors (ATS) is an advantage</li><li>Clear and concise communication style</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Focal point of all supply chain initiatives associated with NPD for assigned product lines.</li><li>Develop &amp; implement all integrated supply chain activities for New Product Introduction.&nbsp;</li><li>Fully understand new project background information, including project footprint plan, project commercial information in terms of sample/ramp up/MP schedule and cost target, BOM components technical requirement and etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop strategic vision for supply base at conception phase of new products.</li><li>Improve time to market including quotation and sampling activities, driving material standardization,&nbsp;</li><li>Arrange RFQ, analyze and organize SSR meeting to award business based on cost, lead time, core competency, and location.</li><li>Ensure vendor quoted costs meet BOM cost Landing Zone targets.&nbsp;Work with commodity management team and should cost team to achieve the target.</li><li>Design first-time-right supply chains for new products / platforms during development phase</li><li>Promote Dual Source and Localization in new project phase.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with commodity management to leverage supplier capabilities and improve collaboration among company and supply base</li><li>Improve overall service from Procurement to Internal customer e.g. project managers and project core team members.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide strong support for company manufacturing plant(s) for NPI.&nbsp;</li><li>Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedback to improve team performance and supply base service.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete special projects as directed by regional or global management.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>10+ years’ experience in NPD Sourcing or project management role.</li><li>Proven Experience in New Product Introduction as a sourcing analyst in a global company is preferred</li><li>Experience in sourcing mechanical components such as stamping, molding, diecasting, machining, and electronics components such as PCB, PCBA, cable. Technical understanding of these commodities is required.</li><li>Education: Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field.&nbsp;Advanced degree a plus.</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and verbal English.</li><li>Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, comprehensive and logic thinking.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated negotiation skills.</li><li>Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point.</li><li>Lean PD experience is a plus.</li><li>Previous SAP experience or training a plus.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Leadership&nbsp; <ul><li>Formulate and implement comprehensive supply chain, distribution, and storage strategies aligned with Energy Business strategic objectives</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance and drive operational excellence</li><li>Develop and execute long-term capacity planning and infrastructure investment strategies</li><li>Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supply chain effectiveness</li><li>Present strategic recommendations and performance reports to executive leadership and board members</li></ul> Cross-Entity Synergy &amp; Integration&nbsp; <ul><li>Drive supply chain optimization and synergy realization across all entities within the Energy Business Unit</li><li>Identify and implement consolidated product procurement strategies, and integrated logistics solutions</li><li>Establish standardized processes, systems, and best practices across all Energy BU subsidiaries and divisions</li><li>Lead cross-entity collaboration to maximize economies of scale in sourcing, transportation, and storage operations</li><li>Develop integrated demand planning and capacity optimization strategies that leverage combined entity requirements</li><li>Create unified supplier management programs and negotiate enterprise-wide contracts to achieve cost savings and improved service levels</li><li>Implement shared infrastructure utilization strategies including storage facilities, distribution networks, and transportation assets&nbsp;</li></ul> Commercial Storage Infrastructure Management&nbsp; <ul><li>Lead the storage arm as a commercial enterprise, managing port-based storage facilities that serve both internal operations and external clients</li><li>Develop and implement commercial storage strategies to maximize revenue generation from third-party storage services while ensuring operational efficiency for internal requirements</li><li>Manage storage facility operations, capacity allocation, and infrastructure maintenance across multiple locations</li><li>Source for potential storage infrastructure to meet storage needs</li><li>Establish competitive pricing strategies, commercial terms, and service level agreements for third-party storage customers</li><li>Optimize storage utilization through dynamic capacity management, balancing internal operational needs with commercial rental opportunities</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with external petroleum companies, traders, and logistics providers seeking storage solutions</li><li>Ensure compliance with port authority regulations, maritime safety standards, and environmental requirements for commercial storage operations</li><li>Develop and execute expansion plans for storage infrastructure based on market demand analysis and return on investment projections</li><li>Coordinate with port authorities, shipping agents, and terminal operators to ensure seamless product handling and transfer operations</li><li>Establish quality assurance protocols for different petroleum products and maintain product segregation standards</li><li>Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, emergency response procedures, and business continuity for both internal and external customers</li></ul> Supply Chain Management and Distribution Optimisation&nbsp; <ul><li>Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including demand planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management</li><li>Optimize sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply of petroleum products</li><li>Manage procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluation</li><li>Implement demand forecasting methodologies and inventory optimization strategies</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across all operations</li><li>Design and manage efficient distribution networks to across multiple market segments</li><li>Oversee transportation and logistics operations</li><li>Coordinate with sales teams to align distribution capabilities with market demands</li><li>Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and distribution partners</li><li>Implement technology solutions to enhance distribution efficiency and customer service</li></ul> Team Leadership &amp; Development&nbsp; <ul><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence</li><li>Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members</li><li>Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities</li><li>Manage organizational change and transformation initiatives&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a business related field;</li><li>Masters degree (MBA or specialized Masters) is an added advantage.</li><li>Professional certifications (APICS, CSCMP, or equivalent) highly desirable;</li><li>Minimum 10 years of progressive and relevant experience in supply chain management, preferably in the energy, oil &amp; gas, or petrochemical industry</li><li>Over 5 years in senior leadership roles with P&amp;L responsibility</li><li>Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-site operations across multiple business entities or subsidiaries</li><li>Experience with storage facility management and petroleum product handling</li><li>Experience in strategic planning, business transformation, and operational optimization</li><li>Demonstrated success in driving synergies and integration across diverse business units or entities</li><li>xperience managing shared services organizations and cross-entity optimization initiatives</li></ul> Critical Success Factors&nbsp; <ul><li>Deep understanding of energy sector supply chains</li><li>Expertise in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization</li><li>Knowledge of petroleum products, storage systems, port operations, and distribution infrastructure</li><li>Experience in commercial storage operations, terminal management, and third-party logistics services</li><li>Understanding of port authority regulations, maritime safety standards, and petroleum handling protocols</li><li>Proficiency in supply chain management software, ERP systems, and storage management platforms</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making and commercial pricing strategies</li><li>Understanding of regulatory requirements and safety standards in the energy sector and port operations</li><li>Knowledge of petroleum product quality specifications, blending requirements, and contamination prevention</li></ul> Competencies&nbsp; <ul><li>Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with experience in multi-entity environments</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across different entities and geographies</li><li>Strong negotiation and relationship management skills</li><li>Change management and transformation leadership experience</li><li>Results-oriented mindset with focus on operational excellence and synergy realization</li><li>Experience in matrix management and leading virtual teams across organizational boundaries&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Head of Supply Chain & Storage

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