Procurement Manager (Chemical) Manufacturing

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd on behalf of a Chemical Manufacturing MNC in Singapore West seeks a Procurement Manager to lead purchasing, sourcing and supplier management. You will drive cost savings, ensure timely material availability, and coordinate with internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a degree in relevant field, and previous managerial experience. It offers a hands-on transformation project environment and accessible West location with company transport.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in procurement, purchasing and administration, preferably in Chemical Industry.
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, negotiation, cost control and vendor management.
• Relevant experience in a managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including sourcing, quotation comparison, purchase orders, and order follow-up.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, service, and reliability.
• Obtain competitive quotations and support price negotiations to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
• Monitor market conditions, material prices, and supplier developments to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct evaluations or corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate with suppliers on product specifications, delivery schedules, quality issues, and other purchasing matters.
• Ensure purchase orders, quotations, contracts, supplier records are properly maintained.
• Support responsible sourcing practices and supplier compliance with company standards.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Cost control

Vendor management

Managerial experience

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Business Administration/Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client is aChemical Manufacturing MNC.Due to business needs, they are now recruiting Procurement Manager to be part of their Procurement Team for ongoing transformation projects. They are located in theWest - easily accessible (Company Transportation Provided)

Duties of Procurement Manager:

Purchasing & Sourcing

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including sourcing, quotation comparison, purchase orders, and order follow-up.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, service, and reliability.
• Obtain competitive quotations and support price negotiations to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
• Monitor market conditions, material prices, and supplier developments to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Supplier Management

• Monitor supplier performance in terms of pricing, quality, delivery, service, and compliance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and follow up on performance issues or corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate with suppliers on product specifications, delivery schedules, quality issues, and other purchasing matters.

Supply & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor stock levels, purchase requirements, and delivery schedules to support uninterrupted operations.
• Follow up closely with suppliers on outstanding orders, delivery delays, and supply issues.

Cost & Process Improvement

• Support cost reduction and cost optimization initiatives through effective sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Analyze purchasing data, supplier pricing, and spending trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure purchase orders, quotations, contracts, supplier records, and other purchasing documents are properly maintained.

Sustainability & Supplier Compliance

• Support responsible sourcing practices and supplier compliance with company standards.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in procurement, purchasing and administration, preferably in Chemical Industry
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, negotiation, cost control and vendor management
• Relevant experience in a managerial position.