Procurement Director

Savile Lloyd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Savile Lloyd is seeking a Procurement Director to lead the procurement strategy across large-scale construction projects in Singapore. The role requires steering a high-performing team, negotiating strategic contracts, and aligning procurement with business goals.

You will collaborate with executive leadership and other functions to support major pursuits, manage risks, and ensure ESG and compliance across all procurement activities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in procurement and supply chain within construction.
• Senior leadership or director-level experience.
• Residency or Right to Work in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Provide strategic leadership to the procurement team and drive high performance.
• Oversee multi-project procurement activities, contracts, and supply chain performance.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate framework agreements for long-term value.
• Develop robust supply chain strategies and mitigate procurement risks.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support bids, value engineering, and growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Education

Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

CIPS membership (desirable)

Job description

Our client has been operating in Malaysia for over 25 years delivering some of the most advanced manufacturing plants and facilities. As a leader in the engineering and construction of high-tech facilities, our client offers a complete range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions, delivering to the highest quality and safety standards. In addition, they have a dedicated in-house capability for mechanical, electrical, and process engineering works including general fabrication, installation, and maintenance - to serve work packages on projects for other clients. They are currently looking for a Procurement Director to join them on a project in Singapore.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop and lead the organisation's procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, project delivery requirements, and long-term commercial goals.
• Provide strategic leadership to the procurement team, driving high performance, mentoring senior procurement professionals, and promoting best practice across all projects.
• Oversee procurement activities across multiple projects, ensuring procurement strategies, contract awards, and supply chain performance support programme, budget, and client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and strategic partners, negotiating framework agreements and securing long-term value for the business.
• Lead the development of robust supply chain strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating procurement risks, including material availability, market fluctuations, and long lead-time items.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, commercial, design, and operations teams to support business growth, bid strategy, value engineering initiatives, and major project pursuits.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company governance, contractual obligations, legal requirements, and ESG, ethical sourcing, and sustainability objectives.
• Monitor procurement performance through KPIs, reporting, and market analysis, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and cost efficiencies across the procurement function.

You will need:

• A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 12–15 years' experience in procurement and supply chain management within the construction industry, including significant experience in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing procurement strategies, leading high-performing teams, and managing strategic supplier relationships across multiple large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience in contract negotiation, risk management, value engineering, and supply chain optimisation.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as CIPS (or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Residency or the Right to Work in Singapore.

Savile Lloyd and our Clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.