Senior Procurement Manager (NPI) (Chemical Industry) #JTL

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join their Global Procurement Raw Materials team. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation in product development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in risk management and negotiation, contributing to long-term supplier relationships in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in raw materials or chemicals.
• Strong negotiation skills, especially in high-risk supplier scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to R&D and Business Units in procurement strategy.
• Lead risk mitigation during sourcing via robust contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with Technology Development for technology scouting.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Market Scouting

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Procurement

Job description

As a Senior Procurement Manager for NPI within the Global Procurement Raw Materials team, you will play a pivotal role in enabling innovation and securing competitive advantage through the strategic sourcing of highly specialized chemical raw materials. This role is embedded in a high-tech, IP-sensitive environment and requires close collaboration with Technology Development and Business Units to support new product development from early-stage ideation through to industrialization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Innovation Enablement

- Act as a strategic partner to R&D and Business Units, aligning procurement strategy with innovation roadmaps and application-driven product development.

- Identify and qualify novel suppliers and technologies for mid- to long-term innovation projects (typically 2–10 years from market launch).

- Conduct global market scouting through supplier networks, trade fairs, and digital platforms to identify emerging technologies and materials.

Sourcing Process Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure full alignment of supplier selection with the Global Category Strategy and procurement governance standards.

- Lead risk mitigation during the sourcing process through robust contract negotiation, including clauses for IP protection, supply continuity, and liability management.

- Avoid single-source dependencies by proactively identifying and qualifying alternative suppliers and technologies.

- Ensure all suppliers meet company's qualification standards (e.g., CoC, Ecovadis, ISO) or are developed to meet them.

Contracting & Negotiation

- Lead complex negotiations with suppliers, including those with strong market positions or unique technologies, to secure favorable terms.

- Draft and manage cooperation agreements, memorandums of understanding, and business development contracts with a focus on long-term collaboration and business continuity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Collaborate with Technology Development teams on early-stage technology scouting and feasibility assessments.

- Partner with Business Units to ensure procurement strategies align with application-specific product development and commercialization goals.

- Facilitate knowledge sharing across procurement, R&D, and product development to foster innovation and accelerate time-to-market.

Governance & Compliance

- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.

- Support patent coordination and government project declarations where applicable.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Procurement, or related field.

- 7–10 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in raw materials or chemicals.

- Strong negotiation skills, especially in high-risk or monopolistic supplier scenarios.

Interested candidates please send in your resume to:

Topaz Liang Huimin (CEI No. R1104500), email to: [e-mail]

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