Manager, Procurement

Corporate Operations; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international procurement organization based in Singapore is searching for a Procurement Lead to guide strategic sourcing and manage a skilled team. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals while driving cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supplier management and process improvement, with experience in leading digital transformation projects. Attractive growth opportunities within a supportive environment await the right individual.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies in a procurement context.
• Skills in team management and staff development.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee the day-to-day source-to-pay process including contract management.
• Support ERP implementation and process transformation.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Team Leadership

Supplier Relationship Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Operational Procurement

Change Management

Process Improvement

Job description

Job Purpose:

The incumbent will be a key member of the Procurement Team under the Logistics Department, leading a section responsible for procurement activities for Certis Group. He/She will collaborate closely with business units to support company objectives, drive cost‑saving initiatives and ensure compliance with corporate policies and processes. The role includes developing sourcing strategies, executing go‑to‑market processes, evaluating options and negotiating competitive pricing to procure goods and services of superior quality.

What You'll Do:

Category Management & Team Leadership

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Planning: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organisational goals, focusing on cost efficiency, service quality and innovation. Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals. Provide guidance, staff development, motivation and performance management.
• Category Management: Use spend analytics to develop category management strategies and deliver value-for-money procurement.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships. Negotiate favourable terms, conduct evaluations and manage contracts to ensure compliance and performance standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies with business objectives and policies.
• Operational Procurement: Oversee the day‑to‑day source-to-pay process, including purchase requests, sourcing, negotiations, contract management, vendor management and exception handling.
• ERP & Process Transformation: Support source-to-PO/contract activities, ERP implementation and process automation initiatives.
• Performance Delivery: Drive procurement KPIs, including cost‑saving targets and service levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing practices, introduce improvements and lead initiatives to achieve better outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop collaborative relationships to ensure strategic and operational needs are incorporated into procurement activities.

Transformation Projects

• GBS Operating Model: Support the design and rollout of the Global Business Services procurement model, including process standardisation, centralisation and automation across business units. Assist in change‑management efforts to secure stakeholder buy‑in.
• ERP Implementation: Assist in defining and documenting procurement business requirements, coordinating data migration, testing and user training. Support seamless integration with other functions.
• Digital Procurement: Take a leadership role in implementing e‑procurement platforms to improve user experience and productivity.