Procurement Manager

craftsman engineering singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Craftsman Engineering Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced procurement leader to steer strategic sourcing for large semiconductor and pharmaceutical capital projects.

You will own supplier governance, end-to-end tendering, contract administration, and cost optimisation while upholding regulatory and ethical standards. Reporting to senior management, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value, manage risk, review policies, and deliver procurement insights that support

Qualifications

• Diploma in Logistics, Engineering, or related field; master’s preferred.
• Progressive procurement leadership experience in large capital projects.
• Experience with semiconductor or pharma plant-construction procurement.
• Expertise in tendering, contract management, and supplier negotiations.
• Proficient in ERP procurement modules, spend analysis and TCO.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with capital-project goals for semiconductor and pharmaceutical plant build; drive value for cleanroom, M&E, process equipment, piping and engineering-service procurement.
• Co‑participate with management to review and enhance procurement policies and procedures reflecting industry best practices and regulatory constraints.
• Oversee supplier lifecycle management including qualification, onboarding, KPI-based performance appraisal, remediation, renewal or off-boarding.
• Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers to secure favourable pricing, terms, warranties and SLAs; resolve supply disruptions, quality issues and under-performance.
• Own end-to-end tender and quotation administration; lead bid evaluation, prepare award papers and secure internal approvals; review contracts for commercial, legal and risk considerations.
• Identify supply-chain and commercial risks and deploy mitigating measures; propose process-improvement initiatives to boost efficiency with governance.
• Exercise spend & budget oversight; identify consolidation opportunities, monitor cost variance, report cost savings against targets.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to policy, regulatory requirements and ethics; maintain audit trails and report performance to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments, provide procurement guidance and support delivery of new capital-construction projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma in Logistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP procurement modules

Spend analytics tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This managerial position specialises in procurement for large-scale semiconductor and pharmaceutical plant-construction projects, focusing on cleanroom systems, mechanical & electrical installations, process equipment, piping networks, compliance-governed materials and complex engineering services. The role owns strategic sourcing, supplier relationship governance, full-cycle tendering & contract administration, cost optimisation and risk mitigation. You will co-review procurement policies, drive workflow streamlining, ensure full regulatory & ethical compliance, oversee audit trails, liaise with senior internal stakeholders and deliver procurement insights to support capital-project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with capital-project goals for semiconductor and pharmaceutical plant build; drive value creation for cleanroom, M&E, process equipment, piping and engineering‑service procurement.
• Co‑participate with management to review and enhance procurement policies and procedures to reflect industry best practices and regulatory constraints for construction projects.
• Oversee complete supplier lifecycle management including qualification, onboarding, regular KPI‑based performance appraisal, performance gap remediation, contract renewal or supplier off‑boarding.
• Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers to secure favourable pricing, payment terms, warranties and service‑level commitments; timely resolve supply disruptions, quality non‑conformities and under‑performance.
• Own end‑to‑end tender and quotation administration; lead bid evaluation, prepare award recommendation papers and secure internal approvals; comprehensively review contracts for commercial, legal and risk considerations, elevate material risks appropriately.
• Proactively identify supply‑chain and commercial risks and deploy mitigating measures; propose process‑improvement initiatives to boost procurement efficiency while maintaining robust governance controls.
• Exercise spend & budget oversight, identify consolidation / volume‑discount opportunities, monitor cost variance, track and report realised cost savings against targets.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policy, regulatory requirements and ethical standards; maintain complete audit‑trail documentation and close audit findings promptly; report procurement performance, spend analysis, supplier status and risk updates to management.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional departments, provide professional procurement guidance to business units and support end‑to‑end delivery of new capital‑construction projects.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Audit or related fields; master’s degree is preferred.
• Progressive procurement experience with solid managerial / supervisory track record.
• Demonstrated achievements in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management for semiconductor or pharmaceutical plant‑construction projects; deep familiarity with cleanroom, M&E installation, process equipment, piping systems, compliance‑related materials and engineering service procurement.
• Proven hands‑on experience managing full‑cycle tendering, bid evaluation and contract‑award processes.
• Advanced understanding of procurement methodologies, commercial‑legal contract risk, audit & compliance frameworks; proficient in ERP procurement modules, spend analysis, cost modelling and total‑cost‑of‑ownership assessment.
• Excellent command of MS Office suite(Excel, PowerPoint) for performance reporting and presentations.
• Superior negotiation, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills; analytical, detail‑oriented, capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities; high integrity, self‑driven, continuous‑improvement orientation.