Senior Procurement Manager (APAC)

FLINTEX CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced procurement leader to shape procurement strategies across the APAC region. The role involves establishing a centralized contract management system, managing vendor selection, and driving cost optimization initiatives. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in procurement within an MNC, a strong background in logistics, and exceptional negotiation abilities. This full-time role offers the chance to significantly influence regional financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 – 15 years relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to establish procurement functions across multiple geographies.
• Experience in supplier management and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across APAC.
• Establish and maintain a central contract repository.
• Design sourcing strategies tailored to regional market dynamics.
• Oversee RFQs, lead negotiations, and manage vendor selection.
• Identify and implement price-saving opportunities.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Skills

Extensive procurement experience within an MNC

Strong background in logistics and warehousing procurement

Exceptional negotiation skills

Clear and effective communicator

Ownership mindset and drive

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Summary

This position is to lead procurement activities across the APAC region. The responsibility includes building Company’s procurement function across multiple countries, establishing a centralized contract management repository, developing regional sourcing strategies, managing RFQs and vendor selection processes, and driving cost‑saving initiatives across logistics and warehousing operations.

This position will need to collaborate with stakeholders across the region to ensure procurement excellence and alignment with Company’s business objectives.

This position will also gain the chance to be a key influencer in shaping financial strategies across the APAC region.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Regional Procurement Leadership – Develop and implement procurement strategies across APAC, ensuring best practices and compliance.
• Contract Management – Establish and maintain a central contract repository to optimize supplier agreements.
• Strategic Sourcing – Design sourcing strategies tailored to regional market dynamics and business needs.
• Vendor Management – Oversee RFQs, lead negotiations, and manage vendor selection across multiple APAC markets.
• Cost Optimization – Identify and implement price‑saving opportunities at a regional level.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Engage with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to align procurement strategies across different countries and cultures.

Qualifications Summary

Experience

This position requires minimum 10 – 15 years relevant work experience.

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Extensive procurement experience within an MNC, with a proven ability to establish procurement functions across multiple geographies.
• Strong background in logistics and warehousing procurement, including supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to secure favourable terms across diverse markets.
• Clear and effective communicator, comfortable working across various levels of seniority and cultural backgrounds.
• Ownership mindset and drive, capable of independently leading and executing procurement initiatives regionally.

Working hours

Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 6pm