Manager, Supplier Management

Hapag-Lloyd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company in Singapore seeks a Procurement Specialist to oversee supplier management and contract administration. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least 5 years of experience, preferably in shipping or logistics. Responsibilities include managing supplier evaluations, coordinating procurement reports, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or related fields.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or similar industries is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of user application systems including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of supplier management policies and procedures.
• Support category managers in contract conclusion and finalization.
• Preparation of monthly regional procurement reports.
• Drive and support e-procurement activities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree with minimum 5 years of experience

Tools

HL systems FIS

SAP

Coupa

MS Office

Job description

Ensure the implementation of policies and procedures related to supplier management: contract maintenance/tracking, performance evaluations, various key data reporting and sustainability. Coordination of methods, processes and technology implementation within the procurement and operations organization.Coordination with Category Managers on results of supplier performance and provide negotiation support.

Function and duties

Contract Administration

Ensure region contract information is duly maintained and timely updated upon any changes to contractual data

Proactively act and communicate in alignment with category managers upon upcoming contract expirations

Support of category managers in contract conclusion and finalization (i.e. triangulation with legal teams)

Develop annual supplier performance evaluation calendar in liaison with areas and category managers, to ensure key suppliers are being evaluated

Actively participate in supplier performance evaluation and follow up

Oversee on-boarding and off-boarding of suppliers so that it is performed according to business requirements

Coordinate, collaborate on vendor KPI generation in alignment with the different stakeholders (Global Procurement, areas, category managers)

Lead and facilitate SSAQ execution (Supplier self-assessment)

Controlling and Reporting

Preparation of monthly CRC, Transport & S&D regional and area reports with key data for respective procurement meetings and performance discussions

Consolidate rebate information/tracking in order to provide insights that would trigger actions for either mitigate risk and/or seize further opportunities

Methods, processes, systems and governance

Point of entry for rolling out new methods, tools and systems within the region (serving as a coordinating party among different stakeholders)

Drive and support all e-procurement activities (i.e. Coupa related)

Point of entry for sustainability implementation within the procurement process

Qualifications and Technical Job Requirements

Degree with minimum 5 years of experience.

Experience of shipping, logistics or any related industries is an advantage.

Business Systems/IT

Knowledge of HL systems FIS, SAP, Coupa and other applications is an advantage

Expert knowledge of user application systems (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to promptly process data and requests under pressure

Success Criteria for Position

Strong analytical skill of cost and operation (service, trade pattern, vendors, factors).

Ability to organize the task to meet the deadlines.

Positive attitude dealing with internal and external partners/vendors.

Good communication and ability to drive the procurement teams in the different countries with guidelines

Special Tasks

Sustainability Champion for RAS – support HO on sustainability topics for the region.