Procurement & Subcontractor Manager

Pasona Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking a Procurement & Subcontractor Manager. The role involves managing subcontractor contracts, procurement oversight, and capital planning. Ideal candidates should have strong negotiation skills and experience in subcontractor management within project-based industries. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution and cost management.

Benefits

AWS + Variable Bonus

Company shuttle bus provided

Company shuttle bus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, and management in construction.
• Experience supervising procurement staff in a senior procurement role.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage multiple processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select subcontractors aligned with production needs.
• Supervise procurement activities handled by the Assistant Manager.
• Contribute to capital investment planning for production needs.

Skills

Subcontractor sourcing

Negotiation

Team management

Commercial negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

• AWS + Variable Bonus provided
• Monday to Friday (8 am to 5 15 pm)
• Working location: Tuas (Company shuttle bus provided)

Procurement & Subcontractor Manager

This position is primarily responsible for subcontractor contract and management to support production and project execution. Since this company performs construction work together with subcontractors, managing costs and securing favorable contract terms are critical. In addition to cost management, building strong relationships with key subcontractors is essential.

While day-to-day tasks such as material/equipment purchasing, crane vendor coordination, purchase orders, and invoice management are handled by the Assistant Manager and a small team (up to 5 members), the Procurement Manager supervises and approves these activities and focuses on subcontractor selection, commercial negotiation, and contract management.

This position reports to the Production GM.

Main Responsibilities

1. Subcontractor Procurement & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and select subcontractors aligned with production needs
• RFQ processes and commercial negotiations
• Establish and manage subcontract agreements, pricing structures, and terms
• Monitor subcontractor performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and compliance
• Maintain and develop a reliable subcontractor network

2. Procurement Oversight (Materials, Equipment & Vendors)

• Supervise and review procurement activities handled by the Assistant Manager and a small team (up to 5 members).
• Examples include:
  • Vendor orders (materials and tools used for construction projects)
  • Crane and hoisting arrangements
  • Purchase order issuance and invoice processing
  • Support issue resolution and decision-making when escalation is required

3. Capital Investment Planning

• Contribute to planning and review of production department’s capital investment initiatives
• Participate in evaluating proposals, cost-benefit analysis, and implementation of investments in equipment and facilities

4. Internal & External Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering Department to understand subcontracting and procurement needs
• Act as primary interface with subcontractors on commercial matters
• Coordinate with production team and Accounting department on budgeting, cost tracking, and payments

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in subcontractor sourcing, negotiation, and management in construction or project-based industries
• Experience supervising procurement staff or working in a senior procurement role
• Strong commercial and contractual negotiation skills
• Ability to manage and oversee multiple procurement processes and subcontractors simultaneously
• Clear, practical, and effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners

Interested applicants, please send your resume to Tiffany Koh (R1104633) with email subject header "Job Application for Procurement & Subcontractor Manager - TK".

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R1104633

Koh Jia Wen