Assistant / Procurement Manager I Construction I Contract

Peoplebank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a Procurement Manager to support the procurement lifecycle in the FMCG sector. This role includes developing strategic procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of procurement experience and excellent analytical skills, along with strong MS Office proficiency. Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement experience with a desire to continue your career growth.
• Experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing tactical and strategic procurement strategies.
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers.
• Managing supplier performance and conducting regular reviews.

Skills

Procurement experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract Period: 6 Months Contract (convertible to Permanent)

About the Client: FMCG

The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, including its associates, operates a portfolio of well‑known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants.

The Role

As a Procurement Manager you are an integral part of the team, supporting the Procurement Lead to acquire goods and services efficiently and cost‑effectively in the Property and Facilities Management categories for one of the food retail chain in Singapore and H&B in SEA countries. This role is critical; it helps the retail outlets to open and renovate stores and ensure they are running optimally so that our customers have a great shopping experience.

For this role, you will be responsible for supporting the full procurement lifecycle, from strategy development to supplier relationship management.

• Strategic Procurement:
  • Developing and implementing effective tactical and strategic procurement strategies, including the development of category plans, aligned with organisational goals, focusing on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and value maximisation.
  • Provide excellent business partnering support to the property teams.
  • Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market conditions, review and assess spend patterns and forecast price trends.
  • Working to procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
  • Develop and implement the RFQ’s, RFX’s, eAuctions etc for procurements including managing the evaluation and negotiation processes.
• Supplier Management:
  • Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement efficiency and effectiveness, and track deliverables.
  • Building and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to foster long‑term partnerships.
  • Managing supplier performance, addressing issues promptly, and conducting regular reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Managing and delivery against procurement targets and tracking performance against the team goals.
  • Collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders across different departments to understand their procurement needs and demonstrating effective engagement.
  • Staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements in procurement to drive innovation and process improvement.

About You

• 5+ years procurement experience with a desire to continue your career growth.
• Experience of working in teams and also able to follow end to end procurement process including contract management and negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to be a good problem solver with excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Pro‑active, self‑motivated, well‑organized, efficient and ability to work under pressure.
• Achievement and goal oriented with good organization skills, ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Strong computer literacy skills with excellent MS Office skills.
• Experience of working in construction or Facilities Management, in a procurement team and/or in a retail and multi‑market preferred.
• Experience of working regionally covering multiple markets preferred.

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the “Apply Now” to submit your updated resume.

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Cheah Wei Ee
Principal Consultant – Retail & Hospitality Division
EA Personnel No: R23114782
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248