Procurement Manager – APAC

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm located in Singapore is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager (APAC) to oversee regional sourcing activities and enhance procurement operations across the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in procurement, especially within manufacturing, with a strong background in the APAC supply market. This role demands excellent negotiation skills and team management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience in a manufacturing or product-driven environment.
• At least 3 years of APAC sourcing experience; engineering products background preferred.
• Strong understanding of APAC supplier markets and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across the APAC region.
• Build, develop, and guide the regional procurement team.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to secure competitive advantages.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Tools

Procurement systems

Analytical tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager (APAC) to lead all regional sourcing activities and strengthen the company’s procurement operations across the Asia-Pacific region. This position reports directly to the Global Head of Procurement and will oversee a regional team responsible for driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and procurement process standardization. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a deep understanding of the APAC supply market and proven experience managing regional procurement functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across the APAC region to ensure cost efficiency, supplier quality, and performance optimization.
• Build, develop, and guide the regional procurement team while aligning with global procurement strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers across local markets to enhance the company’s supplier base and global network.
• Drive adoption of global procurement tools, systems, and processes within the APAC region.
• Collaborate with global procurement teams to harmonize sourcing methodologies and governance practices.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier scouting, and technical evaluations to support product and business needs.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to secure competitive advantages for the company.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate procurement into business operations and product development.
• Provide periodic reports on regional procurement performance and market insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
• 7–10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience in a manufacturing or product-driven environment.
• At least 3 years of APAC sourcing experience; engineering products background preferred.
• Strong understanding of APAC supplier markets, negotiation, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in team management and procurement process harmonization.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and analytical tools.

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