Indirect Procurement Director

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an Indirect Procurement Director to lead the transformation of procurement into a strategic enabler. This high-impact leadership role involves shaping a 3-5 year procurement strategy, overseeing contracts, and managing a high-performing team. Candidates should have 15-20 years of senior procurement experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive opportunities for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of senior procurement experience.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Experience with e-procurement systems and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute a 3-5 year procurement strategy.
• Negotiate and manage strategic contracts with suppliers.
• Lead comprehensive spend analysis and supplier segmentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic management

Digital transformation

Category management

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales & Marketing – SEA

My clients are looking to hire a Indirect Procurement Director for their team. You'll lead the transformation of procurement into a strategic enabler of the company's success. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and executing a forward-looking procurement strategy that delivers value, compliance and innovation.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement:

• Shape and execute a 3-5 year procurement strategy aligned with the company's long-term vision
• Champion digital transformation through the adoption of e-procurement systems and automation tools
• Define and monitor procurement performance through KPIs and executive dashboards

Contract Management:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of high-value tenders, from specification development to evaluation and award
• Negotiate and manage strategic contracts and service level agreements with critical suppliers
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and ensure timely renewals and performance assessments

Category Management:

• Lead comprehensive spend analysis and supplier segmentation to identify strategic savings opportunities
• Develop and implement category strategies across key areas such as IT, facilities, building maintenance, etc
• Stay informed on market dynamics and supplier innovations to guide category decisions
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing procurement team
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to deliver strategic procurement value
• Conduct training and awareness programs to elevate procurement capabilities across the company

Ideally you would have strong leadership skills, solid strategic management and general business skills, and at least 15-20 years of senior procurement experience, including strategic and operational management experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.