Procurement Manager (Steel/Raw Metal)

JAC Recruitment Consultant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Consultant in Singapore seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead steel procurement strategy, supplier management, and commercial negotiations across a global portfolio. The role requires deep market knowledge of steel, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work with regional stakeholders and trading counterparts.

You will own supplier relationships, drive RFQs, evaluate bids, and secure competitive pricing and supply.

Qualifications

• Proven steel procurement or trading experience in metals.
• Direct experience with China-based mills and suppliers.
• Strong negotiations and supplier relationship skills.
• Understanding of steel products, grades, and specs.
• Experience managing strategic supplier portfolios.
• Knowledge of steel market dynamics and pricing trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for steel products and raw materials.
• Develop and manage relationships with key mills and suppliers.
• Drive RFQs, evaluations, tenders, negotiations and contracts.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market developments and supply-demand dynamics.
• Collaborate with logistics, finance, and operations to optimize procurement.
• Support trade-related activities including import/export coordination and compliance.

Skills

Steel procurement

Supplier management

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Commodity purchasing

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Are you a procurement professional with deep expertise in steel sourcing and established relationships with Steel mill suppliers?

We are partnering with a leading global industrial business seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations across its steel procurement portfolio. This is a highly visible role for someone who understands steel markets, can negotiate effectively with mills, and is comfortable operating in a dynamic global commodities environment.

About the role

This role will take ownership of strategic steel procurement activities, managing key supplier relationships while ensuring competitive pricing, secure supply, and strong commercial outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and trading counterparts to support business growth and procurement excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for steel products and raw materials across regional and global supplier networks.

• Manage and develop relationships with key China-based steel mills and suppliers.

• Drive RFQs, supplier evaluations, tender processes, commercial negotiations, and contract management.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, supply agreements, and strategic partnerships with suppliers.

• Monitor steel market developments, pricing trends, supply-demand dynamics, and competitive intelligence to support procurement strategies.

• Manage supplier performance, supply risks, and business continuity initiatives.

• Partner with logistics, finance, operations, and commercial teams to optimise procurement outcomes.

• Support trade-related activities including commercial documentation, import/export coordination, and supplier compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in steel procurement, steel trading, metals sourcing, commodity purchasing, or strategic sourcing within the steel industry.

• Direct experience managing and negotiating with China-based steel suppliers and mills, including established supplier networks and relationships.

• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

• Solid understanding of steel products, manufacturing processes, product grades, and technical specifications.

• Demonstrated success in managing strategic supplier portfolios within the steel, metals, or industrial materials sectors.

• Strong commercial awareness of steel market dynamics, including pricing mechanisms, market trends, supply-demand fundamentals, and procurement strategy.