Senior Category Buyer

MMA Offshore Asia Vessel Operations Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine and subsea services is seeking a Senior Category Buyer for its Procurement & Supply Chain team in Singapore. The role involves managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and optimizing costs. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience and relevant qualifications, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrable analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Find cost reduction and optimization opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with procurement strategies.
• Review vendor performance and ensure procurement requirements are met.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Teamwork or leadership skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

MS Excel

Job description

About Us
We are a leading provider of marine and subsea services globally, supported by our fleet of 20 modern offshore vessels. With marine, subsea and project logistics expertise, we deliver pioneering blue solutions to support energy and offshore renewables, governments and coastal infrastructure around the world!

At Cyan Renewables Group, you will join a diverse, experienced and forward-thinking team of global marine and subsea professionals. Whether onshore or offshore – we empower our team to build an exceptional career amongst our industry’s top professionals and technical experts.

Why work with us?

· As part of the Cyan Renewables group, we are a leader in the energy transition. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the energy transition in the offshore marine services industry.

· Global project opportunities to work internationally.

· Work with and learn from a wide range of experienced industry professionals.

· A strong and supportive company culture.

About this Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Category Buyer to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will provide expertise in total cost ownership during procurement process and liaise with various stakeholders to understand needs and plan for purchase. You will also handle contracts and tendering processes while executing procurement initiatives with the relevant stakeholders.

This is a full-time position based in our Singapore office.

Key Responsibilities:

· Find new cost reduction and optimization opportunities across the company through spend analysis, benchmarking, close engagement with stakeholders

· Negotiate new and renegotiate expiring contracts to ensure full compliance with our procurement strategies (cost reduction, simplification, improving stakeholder experience and etc)

· Ensure contract is communicated and used by all stakeholder in the company.

· Identify new opportunities with current and potential vendor.

· Review vendor database; limited number of vendors to allow leverage of bulk purchases.

· Ensure contract prices are updated into the system correctly and it is being used.

· Annually review of vendor performance is required.

· Ensure Vendor/Contractor fulfil our procurement requirements such as safety standards, modern slavery & responsible procurement.

· Assist other stakeholders in their tendering/business development with purchasing/commercial advice when required.

· Provide guidance and training for the team for category/supplier related strategies and operational topics.

Qualifications and Experience:

· 10 years’ experience working in a similar role coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Excel.

· Demonstrable analytical capabilities

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Exceptional planning and organisational skills.

· Teamwork or leadership skills.

How to Apply:
At Cyan Renewables Group, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers all employees to strive for their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV by 21 June 2025. Please note, we will commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

No agencies please.