Head of Supply Chain

Head of Supply Chain

We are seeking strategic hands-on and highly experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead our Asia-based manufacturing sourcing and logistics strategy for our acoustic aluminium partition systems and architectural hardware. Based in Hong Kong Singapore or Kuala Lumpur this role will oversee the full supply chain footprint across Asia driving supplier excellence cost optimisation operational efficiency and risk management.

You will own supplier selection contract manufacturing partnerships import/export strategy pricing strategy and end-to-end supply chain operations for products exported globally across Europe Asia and other key markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the regional supply chain strategy for aluminium partitions components hardware and related systems.

• Build a robust and scalable supply ecosystem across China Malaysia Vietnam Thailand and other Southeast Asian markets.

• Lead supply chain risk assessment including geopolitical tariff trade and capacity considerations.

Sourcing and Vendor Management

• Identify evaluate and onboard best-fit manufacturing partners and raw-material suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing commercial terms quality commitments and long-term supply agreements.

• Manage contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with quality standards certifications and ethical sourcing requirements.

• Establish and maintain strong strategic vendor partnerships to deliver sustained cost quality and performance improvements.

Quality Compliance and Trade

• Oversee supplier quality management including audits corrective actions and continuous improvement programmes.

• Ensure full compliance with import/export regulations customs classifications duty/VAT rules and anti-dumping policies across Europe Asia and other markets.

• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to standards such as BS EN 1935 BS EN 1090 BS 476 / EN 1634 and (where relevant) BIS requirements.

Operations Logistics & Inventory

• Drive demand planning inventory optimisation and delivery reliability in collaboration with global teams.

• Manage logistics partners and cross-border operations to optimise lead times cost and service levels.

• Monitor end-to-end KPIs including cost reduction supplier performance on-time delivery lead time defect rates and logistics efficiency.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering and Product teams to ensure alignment on design-for-manufacture (DFM) and product industrialisation.

• Partner with Finance on total landed cost supplier payment terms and working capital impacts.

• Help lead or support ERP/SCM digital transformation initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Build develop and mentor a high-performing supply chain team spanning sourcing QA/QC logistics and supply operations.

• Promote a culture of accountability performance and continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 10 years experience in supply chain strategic sourcing or operations leadership with deep exposure to Asia-based manufacturing.

• Strong background sourcing from China Malaysia Vietnam Thailand or similar marketsideally in building products hardware aluminium or construction materials.

• Solid understanding of global import/export rules commodity codes duties VAT and trade compliance across Europe and Asia.

• Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and secure competitive stable long-term supply.

• Strong commercial acumen including understanding of total landed cost working capital and supplier risk.

• Excellent communication cross-cultural influence and relationship-building skills.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin Cantonese or Malay is an advantage.

• Willingness to travel regionally (2540%) with occasional global travel.