Group Lead, Demand Management Sales & Project Execution (APAC)
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Group Leader, Demand Management – Procurement | Singapore | Full-time |
About Vanderlande
Vanderlande makes automated systems that handle baggage at airports and sort parcels in logistics networks around the world. At airports, our technology manages the complete bag journey: from check-in and security screening through to the reclaim belt. In parcel logistics, our systems power the networks that get packages to customers' doors.
At Vanderlande, you will find the space to aspire, to grow, and to achieve something that matters, with people who bring out the best in each other.
Your role
As the Group Leader, Demand Management – Procurement, you will be responsible for leading a team of Demand Managers supporting both Sales and Project Execution activities. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure procurement activities are aligned with business objectives, customer commitments, and Vanderlande's transformation towards a Configure-to-Order (CTO) operating model.
Working closely with Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Sales, and Project Execution stakeholders, you will drive governance, standardization, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement across the procurement organization.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Demand Management function, overseeing both Demand Managers of Sales and Project Execution, ensuring alignment across the full project lifecycle.
Define and implement procurement strategies that support business objectives, drive cost optimization, and increase CTO adoption while managing ETO complexity.
Provide leadership and direction to a dedicated team of Demand Managers, including coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and capability development.
Own the interface with key stakeholders including Sales, Project Execution, Category Management, Supply Chain, and Legal to ensure alignment on procurement strategy and execution.
Drive governance and standardization, ensuring adherence to procurement processes, contract frameworks, and compliance requirements across all projects.
Oversee complex procurement activities, including RFx strategies, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for third-party equipment and installation services.
Act as escalation point for critical procurement and commercial issues, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including development and enforcement of standardized operating procedures, tools, and best practices.
Ensure effective handover from Sales to Project Execution, maintaining continuity in procurement strategy, supplier alignment, and risk management.
Partner with Category Management to leverage global supplier strategies, frameworks, and pricing structures that support the region.
Drive performance tracking and reporting, including cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, and project procurement KPIs.
Support organizational transformation initiatives, including Procurement’s role in Vanderlande’s global operating model and CTO strategy.
Ready to apply?
Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV. Questions about this role? Contact: Juilee.godse@vanderlande.com
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Company at a glance
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth.
Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak.
Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in.
Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
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