Purchasing Director

DINGFENG ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Director to oversee the entire buying process, develop effective procurement strategies, and manage supplier relations. The role requires strong negotiation and leadership skills to optimize vendor contracts, control budgets, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate should have several years of experience in purchasing/procurement, as well as a bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain. This position offers an opportunity to lead a purchasing team and enhance supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Several years in purchasing/procurement with management experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies and policies.
• Identify and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Secure optimal terms and contracts for goods and services.
• Manage the purchasing budget and monitor spending.
• Oversee inventory levels and forecast future needs.
• Lead and develop the purchasing department staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet their needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

A Purchasing Director

oversees an organization's entire buying process, developing strategies to secure quality goods/services at best prices, managing supplier relations, negotiating contracts, controlling budgets, and leading a purchasing team, all while aligning procurement with company goals and optimizing supply chain efficiency, requiring strong leadership, financial acumen, and negotiation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Policy: Develop and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures for cost-effective, efficient procurement.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiation: Secure optimal terms, pricing, and contracts for goods and services.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage the purchasing budget, monitor spending, and ensure financial efficiency.
• Inventory & Demand: Oversee inventory levels, analyze trends, and forecast future needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing department staff.
• Collaboration: Work with other departments (Finance, Operations, Legal) to meet their needs.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends and market dynamics.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience: Several years in purchasing/procurement, with proven management experience.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, supply chain dynamics, and risk management.