Procurement Manager

BNL Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BNL Services Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for a diverse fleet and advanced technologies, including robotics and IoT-enabled equipment.

You will identify and onboard key suppliers, manage contract negotiations, and establish framework agreements to optimize spend while meeting sustainability and compliance targets. The role requires strong data reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement or supply chain management experience; engineering, waste management, fleet operations, or environmental services exposure is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills with proven cost-savings.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes and reporting metrics to management.
• Technical familiarity with heavy vehicle parts, industrial equipment, or engineering supplies is desirable.
• Proficient in procurement software and advanced data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review procurement strategies and processes for diverse fleets and technologies.
• Identify and onboard suppliers, contractors, and technology providers including robotics and automation vendors.
• Evaluate supplier and technology performance for quality, pricing, and delivery, benchmarking new solutions.
• Lead contract negotiations and establish long-term framework agreements to optimize spend.
• Track and report purchasing metrics, inventory turnover, and procurement KPIs to management.
• Coordinate with Fleet, Operations, Engineering, Innovation/Technology, and Finance to align purchasing with operational needs.
• Monitor supply chain risks and manage inventory for spare parts and materials.
• Stay updated on robotics, autonomous tech, and smart fleet solutions to identify procurement opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing workflows comply with internal controls, ISO standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Data reporting

End-to-end procurement

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in SCM/Procurement

Engineering/technical background helpful

Tools

MS Excel

Data dashboards

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and review procurement strategies and processes for a diverse and evolving fleet portfolio — including cranes, Rear-End Loaders (REL), lorries, vans, robotic cleaning systems, IoT-enabled equipment, and other next-generation environmental service technologies — alongside specialized machinery, consumables, and operational services.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard key suppliers, contractors, and technology/service providers, including emerging vendors in robotics, automation, telematics, and smart fleet/equipment solutions.
• Conduct regular supplier and technology performance evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, competitive pricing, and timely delivery — including benchmarking new automation and robotics solutions against industry innovation.
• Lead contract negotiations, review commercial terms, negotiate bulk pricing, and establish long‑term framework agreements (including technology licensing, equipment‑as‑a‑service, and maintenance/support contracts) to optimize spend and achieve cost‑savings targets.
• Track, analyze, and report purchasing metrics, inventory turnover, cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs — including ROI and performance data for new robotics/automation deployments — regularly to management.
• Partner closely with Fleet, Operations, Engineering, Innovation/Technology, and Finance teams across BNF & BNL Group to align purchasing schedules with operational needs, fleet maintenance, autonomous equipment rollouts, and project timelines.
• Monitor supply chain risks, oversee inventory control for spare parts, sensors, and operational materials, and establish contingency plans, including for emerging tech dependencies and lead‑time‑sensitive components.
• Stay abreast of trends in robotics, autonomous vehicles, and smart environmental service technologies to proactively identify procurement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure all purchasing workflows comply strictly with internal financial controls, ISO quality systems, workplace safety (WSH/bizSAFE) protocols, and local statutory regulations — including emerging standards for autonomous and robotic equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years ofprocurement or supply chain management experience; prior experience inengineering, waste management, fleet operations, or environmental services will be an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and commercial deal-structuring skills with a track record of driving measurable cost savings.
• Experience working independently to manage end-to-end procurement processes, set own KPIs, establish purchasing workflows, and report metrics to management.
• Technical familiarity with heavy vehicle parts, industrial equipment, gas handling components, or engineering supplies is highly desirable.
• Proficient in procurement software, and advanced data reporting (e.g., MS Excel, data dashboards).