Procurement Manager

We are a Singapore based company and to take the company to the next level, we require a strong and dynamic Procurement Manager.

The Procurement Manager manages the organisation's procurement strategies, maintains strong relationships with supplier networks to achieve objectives, negotiates with suppliers, and manages operational procurement activities for product demands.

The ideal candidate is adept at problem-solving, possesses organisational and project management skills, and is able to manage multiple local and regional projects. They work well in a team or independently and are capable of motivating team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out department's recruitment and retention efforts.
• Develop measures to ensure corporate regulations are followed.
• Develop organisation's procurement targets across teams to meet business development goals.
• Develop procurement implementation plans while ensuring procurement strategies are followed.
• Develop proposal development criteria to be used by potential sellers.
• Develop selection processes and criteria with sellers.
• Negotiate with preferred sellers on contract terms.
• Propose department's financial budget for management approval.
• Provide on-the-job training and performance evaluation to staff.
• Review and quicken payment processes for ad-hoc payment issues with sellers.
• Review audits on trade documentations and contract terms of trade transactions to reduce risks.
• Review how workplace technology approaches can be revised based on feedback.
• Review information gathered on potential sellers that fulfil requirements.
• Review inventory levels of products to identify future inventory needs.
• Review latest technology trends that can be used to improve productivity.
• Review list of sellers based on prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine best bids.
• Review outcomes using available records and information to follow work processes and procedures.
• Review sellers' performance based on quality of products received.
• Review work processes and improvement solutions.
• Support engagement sessions with organisational network and external vendors for procurement.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management
• At least 10 years experience in procurement, with at least 4 years in a managerial role with team management
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good with numbers
• Strong business acumen and vendor management in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Familiar with procurement software and tools, and an understanding of the technical aspects of products & services