Procurement Lead

CADMUS RESOURCES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive EPC contract strategy and execution for cross-border infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage sourcing, ensure contract compliance, and collaborate with teams to optimize procurement outcomes. Candidates should have experience in the energy industry's EPC contracts, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin. This role offers a dynamic environment for driving continuous improvement in supplier relationships and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing EPC contracts in the energy industry.
• Familiarity with transmission infrastructure and engineering services procurement.
• Self-driven and positive with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive EPC contract strategy and execution for cross-border infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the sourcing lifecycle, ensuring alignment with company policy.
• Lead negotiations with vendors to secure beneficial terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership abilities

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive the EPC contract strategy and execution for cross-border infrastructure projects, manage sourcing and vendor relationships, ensure contract compliance, and collaborate with teams to optimize procurement outcomes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract strategy and execution to drive timely, efficient, and risk-smart delivery of cross-border infrastructure.
• Oversee the full sourcing lifecycle for goods and services by ensuring that deals align with company policy, delivers value, and supports system reliability.
• Craft and implement sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and risk at every project phase.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with strategic vendors by tracking performance, driving collaboration, and troubleshooting issues swiftly.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors and suppliers by determining terms that protect our interests while maintaining resilient partnerships.
• Work in close alignment with technical and commercial team to ensure procurement approach supports project objectives
• Monitor and enforce contractual commitments across the project lifecycle to resolve issues early and keep delivery on track.
• Maintain detailed records of legal documents and payment terms to ensure full compliance, clarity, and accountability at all project phases.
• Develop knowledge and database of suppliers, products, and market intel to effectively elevate sourcing outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Experience with progressive procurement and managing EPC contracts in the energy industry.
• Familiarity with transmission infrastructure, manufacturing and installation processes, and engineering services procurement
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders to collaborate, influence, balance multiple priorities and solve problems
• Self-driven, positive and enthusiastic
• Enjoy interacting with people and possess good verbal and written skills.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in SAP and/or procurement systems will be advantageous
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin (required for effective communications with Mandarin-speaking partners)