Procurement Manager

WuXi AppTec Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical firm in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and purchasing for a new greenfield site. In this role, you will manage procurement activities including vendor selection, contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of procurement experience, strong communication skills in English and Mandarin, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain. This position offers an opportunity to implement best practices and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience in a construction/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with chemical materials, industrial equipment or laboratory instruments.
• Greenfield project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for the new Singapore site.
• Manage contracts and commercial change control.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Implement procurement best practices and process improvements.
• Support customs and logistics coordination.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems

Strong English communication

Chinese (Mandarin) communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Overview

The Procurement Manager will lead sourcing and purchasing for the new Singapore site — from construction through commissioning to ongoing operations; manage procurement of plant equipment, lab instruments, raw materials, hardware and local indirect spend, working closely with project teams in Singapore and China to ensure timely delivery, cost control and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for the Singapore greenfield site: tendering, vendor selection, negotiation, contracting and purchase order management for CAPEX and OPEX items.
• Prepare and manage tender and contract documents in accordance with project requirements and local building & construction regulations.
• Manage contracts and commercial change control: evaluate/price variations, monitor contract charges, and drive timely resolution of disputes and claims.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; perform supplier evaluation, qualification and performance management.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations; maintain audit‑ready documentation and controls.
• Collaborate with Singapore and China project teams, engineering, QA/QC, logistics and finance to align sourcing strategy, lead times, installation requirements and handover schedules.
• Implement procurement best practices and process improvements (e.g., SRM, sourcing strategies, KPI tracking) to improve cost, quality and delivery.
• Support customs, import/export and logistics coordination where required.
• Mentor and coach junior procurement staff or external consultants as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Supply Chain, or related disciplines).
• Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience, with hands‑on purchasing of chemical materials, industrial equipment or laboratory instruments; greenfield project experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience preparing tenders and negotiating commercial contracts in a construction/manufacturing environment.
• Strong English and Chinese (Mandarin) communication skills — reading, writing and speaking.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and interpersonal skills; strong commercial acumen.
• Proficient with procurement processes and common tools (ERP/MRP systems, MS Excel); comfortable working with cross‑border teams.