Manager, Procurement Business Partner

Singapore Post Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is looking for a Strategic Sourcing expert to enhance procurement efficiency and manage supplier interactions. You will oversee the end-to-end procurement process, conduct market analysis, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a degree in Business or equivalent experience and significant background in procurement, ideally with SAP Ariba or Oracle ERP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant procurement experience in lieu of degree.
• 5 to 10 years working experience in a large enterprise.
• Experience in procurement of Technology or Real Estate purchases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for designated stakeholders.
• Assist supervisor on the P2P lifecycle integration.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement process management

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle ERP

Job description

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for designated stakeholders as the subject matter expert, which includes engaging Users to understand their business requirements and strategic objectives, executing sourcing events via the Ariba system, managing supplier interactions, and contract finalization.

• Apply strategic sourcing techniques and negotiation tactics to evaluate supplier proposals effectively and maximise value for pricing and commercial terms.

• Conduct market analysis, benchmark pricing, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

• Review and manage contracts, ensuring clarity in deliverables, milestones, and service levels.

P2P Process Management

• Assist supervisor on the P2P lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration between procurement, finance, and operational teams.

• Evaluate purchase requisitions (PRs) against procurement policies, approval processes, and internal controls, with responsibility for reporting irregularities and recommending enhancements to ensure compliance.

• Drive continuous improvements in P2P process flow.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Foster strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders by maintaining consistent communication, offering procurement policy advice, and ensuring adherence to governance and compliance frameworks.

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment between procurement strategies and business goals.

• Undertake ad-hoc procurement projects and strategic initiatives as and when required. This includes contributing to cross-functional efforts, addressing urgent or non-routine procurement needs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and value delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management or 10 years of relevant procurement experience in lieu of degree.

• At least 5 to 10 years working experience in a large enterprise. Experience in procurement of Technology or Real Estate purchases would be useful.

• Experience with the SAP Ariba and / or Oracle ERP is ideal.

• Experience with Procurement transformation or policy review would be an added advantage.