Senior Manager Global Non-Trade Procurement

DKSH; Novena; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational logistics and procurement firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing strategies for Non-Trade spend. You will have 5-7 years of experience in procurement and strong skills in vendor management, negotiation, and project management. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant savings and improve procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in procurement/supply chain management required.
• Experience in Logistics and Indirect Procurement preferred.
• Strong computer literacy with procurement platform experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement for Non-Trade spend.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across categories.
• Drive continuous improvement for procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition Number: 215732

Location: Novena Square, SG

Contract: Full time

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead the global procurement for Non-Trade spend (~CHF 700m annually, with ~60% in Logistics & Distribution). You will be responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies, ensuring procurement governance and internal controls, and driving supplier relationship management. You will also partner closely with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sustainable savings, enhance procurement performance, and create long-term value for the business.

General Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing – Develop and implement sourcing strategies across categories in alignment with company’s objectives and business priorities. Develop effective collaboration with key stakeholders to translate business requirements into category sourcing plans. Drive savings delivery on key categories through market procurement teams or centrally through global sourcing initiatives
• Procurement Governance and Internal Controls – Ensure adequate procurement internal controls are in place all areas of procurement management. Regularly review NTP policy, and vendor and/or contract management framework
• Vendor Management – Build strong and strategic supplier relationships with key suppliers to drive performance management, forward-thinking strategic development and cost saving initiatives
• Procurement Performance Management – Drive continuous improvement for procurement process and cost saving initiatives. Establish and/or refine existing procurement performance metrics such as savings delivery, cashflow value creation

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• At least 5-7 years in procurement/supply chain management
• Experience in Logistics will be an advantage
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Project management to lead complex projects scope
• Experience in Indirect Procurement is a must, experience in Logistics procurement is preferred
• Agile mindset and adaptive to changes
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Strategic decision making & systematic thinking
• Strong computer literacy. Must have had an experience in using a procurement platform. Experience with SAP preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Economics or any related fields.