Procurement Manager

Wood; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies and manage high-value equipment purchases for a greenfield pharmaceutical facility project. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of procurement experience, with strong skills in vendor negotiation and delivering successful outcomes in complex, high-pressure environments. This role offers a competitive salary, commitment to diversity, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tailored professional development plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, with 5 years in capital project procurement.
• Experience supporting major pharmaceutical capital projects.
• Strong experience in managing high-value contracts above US$20M.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for capital project activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Procurement strategy

Project management

Multicultural teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba P2P

Job description

Wood Singapore is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Capex Equipment to support the delivery of a landmark greenfield pharmaceutical facility project. This role is critical in driving procurement strategies, managing high-value equipment purchases, and ensuring robust vendor and contract execution for a complex, fast-paced capital project.

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The Role

Responsible to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure procurement activities meet project timelines, cost targets, and compliance standards.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Minimum 10 years of relevant procurement experience, including at least 5 years in capital project procurement
• Proven experience supporting major pharmaceutical capital projects, preferably within a multinational environment
• Deep understanding of process equipment procurement, with preference for pharma-grade equipment and systems
• Proven track records on low-cost country sourcing from China and other Asian countries
• Intensive experience in managing the entire process equipment purchase cycle from specification development, pre-qualification, selection, expediting, customs clearance, FAT, SAT, commissioning and start-up
• Strong exposure to global project teams and working effectively across time zones with colleagues and vendors internationally
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favourable outcomes
• High degree of resilience, results orientation, and ability to work in high-pressure environments with competing priorities
• Experience managing high-value contracts (US$20M or above).
• Familiarity with various project delivery models including EPCM, Construction Management (CM), and Construction Management at Risk (CMaR).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex vendor relationships and capital contract execution.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, multicultural, and fast-paced project environment.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Proficient in SAP, Coupa, Ariba P2P, Sourcing to Contract and Contracting modules.