Hub Executive

BRENNTAG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing and category management for indirect spend in a multi-site environment in Singapore.

You will own supplier negotiations, manage contracts and SLAs, and collaborate with operations, IT, finance, and HR to align procurement solutions with business needs. The role emphasizes governance, cost optimisation, and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, SupplyChain, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of procurement experience in industrial, chemical, logistics, or distribution environments.
• Proven indirect procurement experience and supplier negotiations.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience in multi-site or regional environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Procurement Execution: RFQ/RFP, evaluation, negotiation and award for indirect categories.
• Category Ownership & Cost Optimisation: manage spend categories and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Supplier & Contract Management: onboarding, performance monitoring, and SLA tracking.
• Stakeholder Management: act as the go-to for internal operations, IT, finance, HR, engineering.
• Governance & Compliance: ensure DOA adherence and proper procurement documentation.
• Spend Analysis & Reporting: track savings and prepare procurement dashboards.
• Systems & Process Improvement: utilise ERP (e.g., SAP) and advance P2P processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Sourcing & Procurement Execution
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing activities (RFQ/RFP, evaluation, negotiation, and award) for indirect categories.
  • Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services in line with business requirements.
  • Evaluate supplier quotations, perform cost comparisons, and recommend sourcing decisions.
• 2. Category Ownership & Cost Optimisation
  • Take ownership of selected indirect spend categories (e.g. MRO, logistics, facilities, services).
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking, demand consolidation, and supplier negotiations.
  • Support the development and execution of category strategies.
• 3. Supplier & Contract Management
  • Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
  • Track supplier KPIs and service delivery against agreed SLAs.
  • Support contract lifecycle management, including preparation, renewal, and compliance monitoring.
• 4. Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (Operations, EHS, IT, Finance, HR, Engineering).
  • Understand business needs and provide procurement solutions aligned with operational requirements.
  • Support CAPEX projects through vendor sourcing, evaluation, and cost validation.
• 5. Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, sourcing guidelines, and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for procurement transactions.
  • Support internal and external audits when required.
• 6. Spend Analysis & Reporting
  • Monitor and analyse spend data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Track savings initiatives and report realised benefits.
  • Prepare procurement reports and dashboards for management review.
• 7. Systems & Process Improvement
  • Utilise ERP/procurement systems (e.g. SAP) for purchase order management and spend tracking.
  • Support improvements in procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and reduce noncompliant spending.
  • Contribute to digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives within procurement.

Job Requirements:

• Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, SupplyChain, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5–8 years of procurement experience,preferably in industrial, chemical, logistics, or distribution environment.
  • Proven experience in indirect procurement and supplier negotiation.
  • Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP preferred).
  • Experience in a multi-site or regional environment is an advantage.
• Competencies
  • Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
  • Analytical and data-driven mindset
  • Good stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
  • Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and detail-focused