Procurement/ Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing MNC)

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to drive regional commodity strategy and supplier management. You will engage with a robust supplier portfolio, negotiate key contracts, and monitor procurement risks. The ideal candidate holds a diploma or higher in a relevant field and has at least 3 years of experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commodity management or supplier management.
• Ability to manage suppliers across multiple countries.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of commodity strategy aligned with global goals.
• Build and maintain supplier portfolio and relationships.
• Monitor procurement and supplier risks, reporting progress.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the execution of the regional commodity strategy in alignment with global procurement goals, ensuring the development of a strong and sustainable supplier base across Asia.
• Build and maintain a robust supplier portfolio by identifying potential vendors, participating in onboarding decisions, managing supplier data, and overseeing supplier classification throughout the full lifecycle.
• Strengthen supplier relationships through regular engagement, business reviews, and international visits, including negotiating annual volumes, capacities, and supporting supplier audits.
• Act as a key escalation point for supplier-related issues, leading negotiations and recommending corrective measures or strategy adjustments when required.
• Monitor procurement and supplier risks on an ongoing basis, evaluate mitigation options, coordinate implementation of risk actions, and report progress to global stakeholders.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities, develop savings plans, track implementation, and prepare savings reports aligned with annual targets.
• Lead supplier transfer or relocation projects by assessing strategic, cost, performance, and risk considerations, ensuring smooth transition and continuity of supply.
• Support procurement process improvements by contributing to digitalization and standardization initiatives, assisting in supplier selection and performance enhancement, and handling escalations for supplier complaints as required by operations.

Requirements

• Diploma or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supplier management within a regional or global procurement environment.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage suppliers across multiple countries.
• Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.