Procurement Manager (West/5 days work/Office hours) (SFT/JY)

RS RECRUITMENT AGENCY LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled procurement professional specializing in tyre management. The individual will oversee supplier relationships, product development, and order management while ensuring competitive pricing and effective collaboration across teams. This role is ideal for candidates with a degree in Supply Chain Management and relevant experience in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or purchasing role, preferably in the manufacturing or tyre industry.
• Proficient in procurement software and systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate with tyre manufacturers across Asia.
• Collaborate to define tyre specifications and manage product approvals.
• Plan and monitor tyre orders and coordinate with logistics.

Skills

Negotiation

Collaboration

Communication

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with tyre manufacturers across Asia (e.g., China, Thailand, Vietnam).
• Source competitive pricing, favourable terms, and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
• Maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews and factory audits.

???? Product Development & Quality Control

• Collaborate with internal teams to define tyre specifications, pattern designs, construction, and product lines based on market and sales insights.
• Manage prototype development, internal testing, third-party certifications, and final product approvals.

Order & Inventory Management

• Plan and process tyre orders aligned with sales forecasts and MOQ requirements.
• Monitor production and shipment timelines to ensure on-time stock availability.
• Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and finance teams to execute end-to-end order fulfillment.

Mould Management

• Maintain a registry of all proprietary tyre moulds across different manufacturers.
• Plan and track production cycles and mould usage to maximize ROI and extend mould lifespan.
• Ensure proper mould storage, preventive maintenance, and initiate refurbishment or replacement when needed.

Costing & Performance Analysis

• Maintain accurate product cost sheets including landed costs, freight, duties, and margins.
• Analyse sales performance and pricing competitiveness; propose cost-saving measures.

Other Duties

• Manage procurement team
• Must be willing to travel if there is a need to (NOT FREQUENT)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably within the manufacturing or tyre industry
• Proficient in procurement software and systems
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable terms and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams

Yee Jie Ling Jaslin | EA Reg. no.: R1440114

RS Recruitment Agency LLP | EA License no.: 17C8809