Purchasing Director

CMTI PTE. LTD.

14 days+

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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management with leadership experience.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement cost optimization, and supply chain risk management.
Experience managing regional or international suppliers and procurement activities across multiple markets.
Knowledge of procurement governance, regulatory compliance, international trade, and supply chain risk mitigation.
Knowledge of ESG, sustainable procurement, and responsible sourcing practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop procurement teams and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies that align with financial objectives and growth plans.
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with high-value suppliers.
Establish KPIs to monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery.
Ensure procurement activities comply with Singapore regulations and international trade laws; develop robust contingency plans.
Drive the adoption of advanced procurement technologies (AI analytics, automated e-sourcing tools, ERP systems) to improve efficiency.
Integrate ESG criteria into supplier selection, aligning with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
Lead, mentor, and upscale a diverse procurement team, fostering continuous improvement.

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Bachelor's degree

ERP systems

e-sourcing tools

AI analytics

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement: Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies that align with the company’s financial objectives and growth plans.
Vendor & Lifecycle Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with high-value suppliers.
Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery.
Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with Singapore regulations (e.g., PDPA, MOM guidelines) and international trade laws. Develop robust contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.
Digital Transformation: Drive the adoption of advanced procurement technologies (e.g., AI-driven analytics, automated e-sourcing tools, and ERP systems) to enhance operational efficiency.
Sustainability & ESG: Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into the supplier selection process, aligning with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and upscale a diverse team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management, including substantial experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
Proven experience instrategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement cost optimization, and supply chain risk management.
Experience managingregional or international suppliersand procurement activities across multiple markets.
Knowledge ofprocurement governance, regulatory compliance, international trade, and supply chain risk mitigation.
Knowledge ofESG, sustainable procurement, and responsible sourcing practices.
Demonstrated ability tolead and develop procurement teamsand manage cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.