Regional Procurement Manager

PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hospitality company in Singapore is seeking an experienced procurement leader to develop and implement regional procurement strategies. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and leading a procurement team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on cost savings and efficiency improvements. Join us to enhance our procurement operations and contribute to our success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligning with business goals.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and establish long-term relationships.
• Ensure procurement compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to align on business priorities.
• Lead and develop procurement teams to enhance performance.

Skills

Strategic negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Digital procurement tools

Job description

1. Strategic Procurement Planning

• Develop and implement regional procurement strategies that support business objectives and operational needs across all properties, outlets, or subsidiaries.

• Translate global procurement policies into regional action plans to ensure alignment and consistency.

• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation.

• Develop and monitor procurement budgets, forecasts, and annual savings targets.

• Lead category management initiatives to leverage economies of scale within the region.

2. Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and approve qualified vendors and service providers across multiple procurement categories (e.g., F&B, CAPEX, OPEX, equipment, services, logistics, projects).

• Conduct strategic negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.

• Oversee tendering, bidding, and supplier selection processes with transparency and fairness.

• Establish long-term supplier relationships to ensure continuity, reliability, and sustainability in the supply chain.

• Monitor supplier performance, conduct periodic evaluations, and manage underperformance through corrective actions.

3. Procurement Operations & Compliance

• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements in each country.

• Standardize procurement processes, documentation, and reporting systems to ensure efficiency and transparency.

• Support the implementation of digital procurement tools and ERP systems for better data visibility and process automation.

• Work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure proper documentation, contract execution, and timely payment cycles.

• Mitigate procurement risks, including supply disruptions, quality issues, and compliance breaches.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Project, and HR departments to align procurement initiatives with business priorities and operational timelines.

• Collaborate with the Corporate Procurement Office and Regional Business Leaders on strategic sourcing and supplier integration projects.

• Support pre-opening, renovation, and expansion projects by coordinating procurement of materials, furniture, equipment, and services.

• Serve as a key liaison between corporate functions and local procurement teams to ensure alignment on corporate objectives.

5. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop country-level procurement teams to strengthen their capability, performance, and professionalism.

• Foster a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement within the procurement organization.

• Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics for regional and local procurement teams.

• Provide coaching and training to enhance negotiation, sourcing, and analytical skills.

• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among country teams.

6. Financial Performance & Reporting

• Drive measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier rationalization, and category optimization.

• Monitor regional spend performance and report monthly/quarterly to senior management.

• Ensure accurate data management and reporting for audit, budgeting, and business review purposes.

• Prepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support procurement decisions and investments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved vs. targets

• Procurement efficiency (cycle time, process compliance, PO accuracy)

• Supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, service levels)

• Contract compliance rate

• Stakeholder satisfaction and support from business units

• Procurement team performance and development metrics