Global Terminal Procurement Leader

Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an Assistant General Manager (Terminal Procurement) to lead global terminal procurement strategies, aligning with PIL priorities while balancing commercial, operational, and sustainability goals.

You will drive governance, contract negotiations, cost optimisation, and vendor management across regions, with a focus on stakeholder alignment, digitalisation, and risk compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in supply chain, maritime, business or related disciplines.
• 10–12 years of experience in terminal/marine procurement or shipping industry.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Experience in regional/global procurement roles is preferred.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Execution: Support and implement global terminal procurement strategies across regions.
• Procurement Governance & Standardisation: Establish and enforce standardised procurement practices, contracts, SLAs, and compliance frameworks.
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations: Support and 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 and evaluations across regions.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with Operations, Trade, Finance and Regional Offices to align procurement activities with network needs.
• Digitalisation & Process Improvement: Drive system enhancements, data visibility, reporting capabilities, and process improvements.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Maritime/Business

Job description

Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an Assistant General Manager (Terminal Procurement) to lead global terminal procurement strategies, aligning with PIL priorities while balancing commercial, operational, and sustainability goals.

You will drive governance, contract negotiations, cost optimisation, and vendor management across regions, with a focus on stakeholder alignment, digitalisation, and risk compliance.