Regional Procurement Business Partner Semicon Material

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Lead Procurement Business Partner to drive procurement excellence and manage supply challenges. This role requires at least 12 years in Procurement, including 5 years in strategic leadership, preferably in the semiconductor or industrial sectors. The successful candidate will ensure supply continuity and optimize costs while developing the procurement talent pipeline. Candidates can expect a competitive remuneration package and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years in Procurement/Supply Chain, with 5+ years in a Strategic Business Partnering role.
• Proven experience in Semicon manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing procurement activities across the APAC landscape.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point-of-contact for Asia Division leadership regarding supplier purchasing.
• Engage with top-tier management to provide expert guidance on strategy execution.
• Orchestrate coordination of regional emergencies and urgent supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with local teams to ensure raw material shortages are addressed in S&OP cycles.
• Partner with Category Management to deliver significant cost reductions.
• Provide functional leadership to Asia-region buyers to enhance resource productivity.

Skills

Category Management

Negotiation

Crisis Management

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

MBA

Tools

ERP (SAP)

BI Analytics (Power BI/Tableau)

Job description

Summary

The Lead Procurement Business Partner a individual contributor serves as the strategic bridge between the Material Solutions (MS) Asia leadership and the global procurement organization. This role is responsible for driving regional procurement excellence, managing high-priority supply challenges, and aligning site activities with global category strategies. Based in Singapore, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supply continuity, optimizing regional spend, and developing high‑potential procurement talent across the Asia-Pacific region.

Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the single point‑of‑contact (SPOC) for Asia Division leadership regarding supplier purchasing, risk management, and spend performance.
• Proactively engage with top‑tier management to provide expert guidance on strategy execution and cross‑functional alignment.

Supply Resilience & Crisis Leadership

• Orchestrate the coordination and reporting of regional emergencies and urgent supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with local teams to ensure raw material shortages are accurately reflected in the S&OP cycle with robust mitigation plans in place.

Value Creation & Operational Alignment

• Partner with Category Management and Operations to deliver significant cost reductions and optimize inventory health.
• Translate global category strategies into local site actions to ensure a unified approach to buying and supplier management.

Talent & Capability Development

• Provide functional leadership to Asia‑region buyers, focusing on skill development, resource productivity, and proficiency.
• In partnership with the Supply Chain COE, design development plans and succession strategies to build a robust regional talent pipeline.

Requirements

Experience & Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Experience: At least 12 years in Procurement/Supply Chain, with 5+ years in a Strategic Business Partnering or Sourcing leadership role.
• Industry: Proven experience in Semicon manufacturing or industrial sectors (e.g., Chemicals, Material Science).
• Region: Demonstrated success managing procurement activities across the APAC landscape.

Competencies

• Technical: Deep expertise in Category Management, TCO models, and S&OP integration.
• Systems: Proficiency in ERP (SAP) and BI analytics (Power BI/Tableau).
• Leadership: Exceptional ability to lead in a matrix environment and influence senior stakeholders.
• Soft Skills: High‑level negotiation, crisis management, and executive communication skills.

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Joyce Koh Ai Leng

People Profilers Pte Ltd

20 Cecil St, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705

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www.peopleprofilers.com

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Job ID: 8X3YXY7V