Procurement Business Partner

Chain IQ; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global procurement firm as a Procurement Business Partner, where you'll leverage your expertise to drive impactful procurement strategies across the APAC region. This dynamic role involves navigating cultural interactions and managing diverse stakeholders while leading change initiatives linked to digital transformation. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with major logistics clients, ensuring compliance and maximizing savings initiatives. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

First-class benefits package

Great Place to Work certified

Travel opportunities within APAC

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement and sourcing.
• Strong skills in change management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of procurement processes in APAC region.
• Generate commercial value through stakeholder partnerships.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Professional Certification in Procurement

Tools

Procurement Platforms (e.g., Apadua, Archlet)

Job description

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Title: Procurement Business Partner

Location: Singapore, SG

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Join our global AI-driven procurement firm and work with a major logistics client we’ve just secured! We’re seeking top talent with a consulting mindset, procurement expertise, and a passion for managing global accounts. Apply now!

Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Business Partner to join our team in the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in (indirect) procurement and/or professional services, with strong experience as a procurement professional or consultant. This role requires excellent change management skills and the ability to navigate diverse cultural interactions and manage challenging stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the deployment and effective utilization of procurement processes and systems within the APAC region, focusing on key countries such as China, Australia, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Champion effective communication strategies to ensure alignment and compliance with procurement processes (e.g., drive roadshows).
2. Generate impact and commercial value through partnering with stakeholders to support business priorities using category strategies, programs, and processes.
3. Develop localized procurement strategies and savings initiatives that align with broader global objectives. The savings initiatives will be executed by colleagues in the global Procurement organization, but we also expect the business partner to source.
4. Manage risks associated with procurement activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, local laws, and ethical standards.
5. Lead change linked to digital transformation, including deployment of procurement platforms such as Apadua, Marketplace solutions, or Archlet.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or the professional services industry.
• Strong skills in change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English (additional languages in the APAC region are a plus).
• Ability to handle challenging interactions with diverse stakeholders from various cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to run sourcing events in different indirect categories – even if spend might sometimes be smaller – to support stakeholders in smaller countries.
• Strong sense of result orientation and a highly structured person.
• Ability and willingness to travel from Singapore to countries such as China, India, or Australia.

We are GreatPlaceToWorkcertified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland, and China.

We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees. Join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.

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