Supply Chain Readiness Lead | NTS Singapore Closed

At NTS, we make it possible together

Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it’s ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Do you want to exceed customer expectations and ensure flawless production execution? Are you driven by operational excellence, supplier performance, and team leadership in a high-tech manufacturing environment?

Then get started as Supply Chain Readiness Lead at NTS Singapore and let’s make it possible together.

Job Description

As Supply Chain Readiness Lead at NTS Singapore, you are responsible for leading the Purchasing team while ensuring material readiness in support of the Master Production Schedule (MPS). You translate material plans into reliable supplier execution, safeguarding production continuity. By combining operational buying leadership with material readiness planning, you ensure that supplier commitments align with frozen schedules and business priorities.

Furthermore, your key responsibilities are:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing / Operational Buying team, ensuring clear ownership and workload balance

• Translate MRP output into actionable purchase orders and confirmed supplier commitments

• Ensure material readiness within the frozen production window and proactively manage shortages

• Own supplier delivery performance, including PO confirmation, rescheduling, and expediting

• Drive on-time delivery (OTD) improvement and address chronic supplier underperformance

• Chair or co-chair shortage and risk review meetings, defining recovery and preventive actions

• Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain stakeholders to protect execution
  

Job Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain operations

• Experience leading or coordinating a small purchasing or buying team

• Strong knowledge of MRP, PO management, and supplier follow-up processes

• Experience in HMLV / HMHV manufacturing environments is an advantage

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Navision or equivalent)

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders

• Execution-focused mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure
  

Your Terms of Employment

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague!

Your unique challenge at NTS includes at least the following conditions:

• Competitive salary

• Annual Wage Supplement

• Term Life & Medical Insurance Coverage

• Personal growth and development opportunities through training and/or education

• 18 days of Annual Leave
  

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together.

We combine the best skills and brightest ideas into working systems for the world’s most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronics, and Analytical solutions. As a Tier-1 supplier to OEMs, NTS operates internationally across Europe, Asia, and the US, while remaining firmly rooted in local communities.

Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their craftsmanship, customer-focused mindset, and technical excellence define who we are. Together, we create a culture we are proud of — because we make it possible together.

Interested?

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