Procurement Director

LIONSBOT INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead cost-saving initiatives and improve supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in procurement, including 5 years in a leadership role. This position requires a strong background in cost control and supply chain optimization, particularly in hardware manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement or supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in hardware manufacturing environments with ad-hoc decision-making.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools for procurement and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Drive BOM cost savings by renegotiating supplier contracts and improving sourcing strategies.
• Reduce OPEX spend through procurement-led cost-saving initiatives.
• Improve supplier performance through regular reviews and action plans.

Skills

Cost control

Supplier negotiations

Supply chain optimization

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive BOM cost savings by renegotiating supplier contracts and improving sourcing strategies.
• Reduce OPEX spend through procurement-led cost-saving initiatives and vendor optimization.
• Enforce budget discipline, ensuring ≥95% adherence to BOM and OPEX allocations.
• Improve supplier performance in quality, pricing, and on-time delivery through regular reviews and action plans.
• Streamline procurement processes to shorten cycle time and ensure material readiness for monthly builds.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred (especially with finance or operations focus).
• 10+ years in procurement or supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record in cost control (OPEX + BOM), supply chain optimization, and supplier negotiations, ideally with Chinese suppliers or global CM partners.
• Experience working in hardware manufacturing environments with ad-hoc, ECN-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in turning around underperforming procurement teams, with measurable cost and performance improvements.
• Exposure to private equity-owned businesses or high-growth scaleups undergoing internal control implementation (e.g., division of authority, maker-checker, ERP workflows).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analytics tools for procurement and inventory management.