Global Purchasing Strategy Lead

Grundfos GmbH; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Lead Purchasing Manager in Singapore to drive strategic purchasing initiatives, define divisional roadmaps, and strengthen supply chain resilience. You will spearhead cost-out programs, localization efforts, and de-risking across Group Purchasing while collaborating with senior leaders in a global industrial environment.

You should have 10+ years in purchasing/project management, experience managing cross-country initiatives, and strong stakeholder influence skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management within purchasing, supply chain, or related functions.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-country/regional projects in a large international organization.
• Rich experience with industrial materials such as metals, plastics, rubber, and similar materials.

Responsibilities

• Define the roadmap of divisional projects and activities involving Group Purchasing, including cost-out, de-risking, localization, and make/buy feasibility assessments.
• Project manage prioritized initiatives end-to-end, planning, coordinating, and tracking progress across the Group Purchasing function.
• Establish and drive professional performance management to define and execute divisional performance goals.
• Act as deputy for the Group Purchasing Divisional leader in relevant leadership forums.
• Continuously improving processes and methodologies for driving divisional performance across cost, resilience, and strategic activities.
• Establish and participate in cross-divisional purchasing forums to align on approach, share best practices, and coordinate projects.

Skills

Project management

Cross-country projects

Supplier management

Strategic purchasing

Job description

Grundfos is seeking a Lead Purchasing Manager in Singapore to drive strategic purchasing initiatives, define divisional roadmaps, and strengthen supply chain resilience. You will spearhead cost-out programs, localization efforts, and de-risking across Group Purchasing while collaborating with senior leaders in a global industrial environment.

You should have 10+ years in purchasing/project management, experience managing cross-country initiatives, and strong stakeholder influence skills.