Assistant General Manager (Terminal Procurement)

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement leader to support the DGM in developing and executing global terminal procurement strategies, balancing commercial objectives with operational requirements while fostering long-term partnerships with terminal operators.

The role covers governance, standardisation of contracts and SLAs, high-value negotiations, cost optimisation, and vendor performance, with cross-regional stakeholder collaboration and a drive for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic procurement and category management.
• Ability to lead negotiations with terminals and service providers.
• Strong cost optimisation and efficiency improvement track record.
• Experience in governance, contracts, SLAs, and compliance.
• Stakeholder management across Operations, Finance and regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Support DGM in developing and executing global terminal procurement strategies.
• Ensure implementation aligns with PIL's strategic priorities across regions.
• Balance commercial objectives with operational requirements and long-term partnerships.
• Establish standardised procurement practices, contracts, SLAs and compliance.
• Support and lead high-value negotiations with terminal operators and service providers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through benchmarking and contract reviews.
• Oversee vendor performance monitoring and evaluations across regions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Trade, Finance and Regional Offices on network/service needs.
• Drive system enhancements, data visibility, reporting and process improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to policies and sustainability frameworks.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost optimisation

Vendor performance

Digitalisation

Job description

Strategic Procurement Execution: Support the DGM in developing and executing global terminal procurement strategies, ensuring aligned implementation across regions in line with PIL's strategic priorities, while balancing commercial objectives, operational requirements, and long-term partnership goals with terminal operators.

Procurement Governance & Standardisation: Establish and enforce standardised procurement practices, contract structures, SLAs, and compliance frameworks.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations: Support and where required lead high-value negotiations with terminal operators and key service providers.

Cost Optimisation: Drive cost reduction initiatives through benchmarking, contract reviews, and consolidation of procurement activities.

Vendor Performance Management: Oversee performance monitoring frameworks and ensure structured vendor evaluations across regions.

Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with Operations, Trade, Finance and Regional Offices to ensure procurement activities align with network and service requirements.

Digitalisation & Process Improvement: Drive system enhancements, data visibility, reporting capabilities, and process optimisation initiatives.

Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability frameworks.