Procurement Risk Manager (Singapore)

Lightspeed Studios; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent Finance is seeking a proactive Procurement Risk Manager in Singapore to strengthen risk controls across indirect spend, including marketing, HR, and professional services. You will review processes, ensure supplier compliance, and collaborate with audit and legal teams to drive policy improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement risk, audit, or advisory with Big 4 exposure, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English and Mandarin for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Procurement or audit certifications (CPA, CIA, CERM) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement risk, compliance, internal control, or external audit.

Responsibilities

• Assess procurement processes and vendor governance across indirect spend categories; identify risks and propose improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier compliance reviews, vendor due diligence, and onsite inspections as needed.
• Develop cost analysis models and evaluate price benchmarks to identify savings opportunities.
• Draft, implement, and refine internal procurement policies, SOPs, and risk control standards.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement risk, supplier management, and compliance issues.
• Support and lead procurement-related audits with internal audit and legal teams.
• Deliver procurement risk awareness through internal training sessions and policy workshops.
• Monitor market and regulatory developments relevant to procurement compliance.

Skills

Procurement risk

Audit

COSO

Vendor governance

Bilingual English/Chinese

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Business Unit At Tencent Finance

At Tencent Finance, we are deeply committed to fostering the professional growth of our staff through tailored finance training, mentorship programs, job rotation initiatives, and support for finance professional certifications. Recognized as an approved employer by esteemed organizations like ACCA, HKICPA, CIMA, CPA Australia, and CA, and certified accredited trainer with the Singapore Accountancy Commission, we provide comprehensive resources and guidance to ensure our employees remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving finance landscape. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced hire, we empower you to acquire and maintain professional qualifications, enhancing your credibility and competence in the finance domain while keeping you competitive in the ever-changing industry.

Position Overview

What the Role Entails Position Overview Tencent Finance is seeking a proactive and analytical Procurement Risk Manager to join our team in Singapore. In this role, you will lead and support risk control initiatives across indirect procurement categories such as marketing, HR, and professional services. Your mission is to strengthen our procurement risk framework, streamline internal controls, and ensure supplier compliance across business units. This opportunity is especially suitable for candidates with a background in procurement audit or enterprise risk- such as those from Big 4 advisory or internal audit teams- who are looking to move in-house and directly influence procurement operations and policy. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to review procurement processes, identify risk areas, and implement practical solutions that align with compliance, cost control, and operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess procurement processes and vendor governance across key indirect spend categories; identify risks and propose targeted improvement plans.
• Conduct and deliver supplier compliance reviews, vendor due diligence, and onsite inspections as needed.
• Develop cost analysis models and evaluate price benchmarks to identify sourcing and savings opportunities.
• Draft, implement, and refine internal procurement policies, SOPs, and risk control standards.
• Act as an advisor to internal stakeholders on procurement risk, supplier management, and compliance issues.
• Support and lead procurement-related audits, collaborate with internal audit and legal teams on risk mitigation and improvement tracking.
• Drive procurement risk awareness and control education through internal training sessions and policy workshops.
• Monitor market and regulatory developments relevant to procurement compliance and incorporate findings into internal frameworks.

Who We Look For

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Procurement or audit certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CERM) are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement risk, compliance, internal control, or external audit, with a strong track record in managing indirect procurement categories (marketing, HR, services, etc.).
• Experience in procurement risk advisory or audit within a Big 4 or professional consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of procurement operations, cost control models, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiar with corporate risk management frameworks; COSO experience preferred.
• Strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese Mandarin to engage with stakeholders and prepare bilingual reports.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.