Procurement Manager

SCITIX (SGP) TECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SCITIX (SGP) TECH PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned procurement leader to own the full end-to-end Global Indirect Procurement lifecycle across multiple categories, from RFQ to PO management.

You will build global sourcing strategies, establish supplier performance frameworks, onboard new suppliers, lead negotiations, and deliver data-driven insights to senior leadership; Mandarin preferred for regional coordination.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive procurement experience in indirect procurement.
• Experience in Singapore across IT distributors, facilities management and insurance brokers.
• Ability to bridge engineering needs with corporate services like HR and admin.
• Strong negotiation skills for favourable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Excellent English; Mandarin preferred for regional coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in related field; CIPS certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the full end-to-end indirect procurement lifecycle across multiple categories.
• Design and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with objectives.
• Build and oversee supplier performance frameworks with KPIs and SLAs.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers across international markets.
• Lead strategic business reviews with key suppliers and drive improvements.
• Drive commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, SLAs, and renewals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and other units on budgets.
• Deliver procurement reports and market intelligence to senior leadership.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor onboarding

Market intelligence

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

CIPS certification

Job description

• Own the full end-to-endGlobal Indirect Procurementlifecycle across a diverse range of categories — including General Construction, HR Services, Administration, Computer Hardware, and Office Software — encompassing RFQ issuance, vendor evaluation and onboarding, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
• Design and executeglobal sourcing strategiesfor Indirect Procurement, ensuring full alignment with the Company's strategic objectives, operational priorities, and financial targets.
• Build and oversee robustsupplier performance management frameworks, monitoring KPIs, delivery timelines, and quality benchmarks to drive consistent service excellence and contractual compliance.
• Proactively identify, assess, and onboardnew suppliers across international markets; develop and maintain a comprehensive supplier database capturing performance data, pricing history, and contractual terms.
• Facilitateregular strategic business reviewswith key suppliers to evaluate performance, resolve issues, unlock continuous improvement opportunities, and foster long-term, value-driven partnerships.
• Leadcommercial negotiationson pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs); manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting, renewals, and amendments.
• Drivecross-functional collaborationwith internal business units on resource planning and delivery commitments; work closely with Finance on budget forecasting, cost optimisation initiatives, and invoice reconciliation.
• Develop and presentcomprehensive procurement reports and market intelligence insightsto senior leadership, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making and forward-looking strategic planning.

Requirements:

• Experience:Minimum 5–8 years of progressive procurement experience, with a proven track record in Indirect Procurement within a fast-growing technology company or high-scaling startup environment.
• Domain Knowledge:Strong working knowledge of the Singapore vendor landscape, with particular familiarity across key categories including IT distributors, facilities management contractors, and insurance brokers.
• Versatility:Demonstrated ability to navigate across diverse procurement categories — seamlessly bridging technical engineering requirements and corporate services such as HR benefits and administrative procurement.
• Negotiation Skills:A skilled and persuasive negotiator with the ability to structure commercially favourable terms while cultivating long-term, trust-based supplier partnerships and maintaining a lean cost structure.
• Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency inMandarinis preferred to facilitate effective coordination with regional and international partners.
• Education:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional certification such asCIPSor equivalent is an advantage.