About us

I-PEX Singapore Pte. Ltd. was incorporated in 1979 and is a subsidiary of I-PEX Inc., which is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. We specialise in manufacturing fine-pitch electronic connectors.

About the role

We are seeking a Regional Supply Chain Manager to be based in Singapore, supporting and coordinating subsidiary factories across the Southeast Asia region. This role is a regional corporate-hub position, responsible for optimising commercial models, strategic purchasing, and cross-border shipment flows, with a strong focus on cost, tariff, risk, and margin optimisation. The successful candidate will work closely with subsidiary factories, HQ functions, and regional stakeholders to build standardised, scalable commercial capabilities.

Key responsibilities

Design and implement regional commercial and trading models to optimize cost, tariff, and margin outcomes across subsidiary factories

Support subsidiary factories by clarifying commercial terms, structuring quotations, and interpreting contracts to ensure compliance and alignment

Act as the regional escalation point to resolve complex commercial and trading issues efficiently

Ensure regional commercial activities comply with HQ policies and governance standards

Develop and deploy strategic purchasing strategies for materials, components, logistics, and indirect spend to maximise aggregation and synergy benefits

Lead or support supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, and risk mitigation to secure favourable agreements

Design and implement optimal shipment routes balancing tariffs, customs duties, COO and FTA eligibility, lead times, costs, and supply risks

Identify and manage commercial risks, including credit exposure, foreign exchange fluctuations, supplier risks, and contractual liabilities

Establish and maintain regional commercial control points, standard operating procedures, and templates to standardise processes

About you

Experience working with manufacturing environments to understand operational and commercial challenges

Strong understanding of international trade regulations, B2B commercial operations, tariffs, customs duties, FTAs (e.g., ASEAN, RCEP), and COO concepts

Practical skills in total landed cost analysis and connecting cost structures to pricing and margin outcomes

Comfortable working with numerical data, contracts, and conducting structured commercial analysis

ERP system exposure (e.g., SAP) to support commercial and purchasing processes

Proficiency in Japanese and/or Chinese language to facilitate seamless communication with HQ and regional factories, supporting effective collaboration

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Minimum 7 years of experience