Direct Purchasing Manager - Global Supply Chain Impact

Illumina, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina is seeking a Manager, Procurement in Singapore to lead the Direct Purchasing team, ensuring end-to-end purchasing operations, supplier performance, and optimal material availability across manufacturing.

The role collaborates with Sourcing, SCPE, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and NPI to enable new product introductions and sustaining operations while driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in end-to-end direct purchasing operations and supply chain management.
• Experience leading purchasing teams and driving operational accountability.
• Proficiency in SAP purchasing processes and master data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Direct Purchasing team through clear objectives and succession planning.
• Oversee end-to-end purchasing operations, including PR-to-PO conversion, PO management and delivery tracking.
• Proactively manage supply risks, supplier performance, material shortages and recovery plans to ensure material availability.
• Drive timely resolution of purchasing issues including NCRs, SCNs, credit notes and discrepancies.
• Establish and monitor purchasing KPIs covering PO execution, supplier delivery, inventory health and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with SSM and SRM to strengthen supplier relationships and drive supplier improvements.
• Standardize processes and ensure cross-functional collaboration across regional and global teams.
• Oversee purchasing execution and collaborate on commercial negotiations and supplier agreements.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead readiness for new product introductions and site transfers with seamless onboarding.

Skills

End-to-end direct purchasing

Supply chain management

Supplier performance management

SAP purchasing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Illumina is seeking a Manager, Procurement in Singapore to lead the Direct Purchasing team, ensuring end-to-end purchasing operations, supplier performance, and optimal material availability across manufacturing.

The role collaborates with Sourcing, SCPE, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and NPI to enable new product introductions and sustaining operations while driving continuous improvements.