Senior Procurement Manager / Procurement Lead - 12 months contract

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PERSOL Singapore is seeking a senior procurement leader to shape procurement strategy and drive governance across multiple categories in a dynamic public-sector setting.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, guide high-value sourcing initiatives, and ensure compliance with government policies and GeBIZ processes. Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in public sector procurement with leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading procurement teams and strategic initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of government procurement policies, IM (Procurement) and GeBIZ.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end procurement across multiple categories, ensuring compliant, value-driven outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost efficiencies and value.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align procurement with business planning and demand management.
• Oversee governance, contract management, and supplier relationships to mitigate risks and deliver value.
• Drive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and governance.

Connaissances

Procurement Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Governance & Compliance

Contract Management

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Outils

GeBIZ

Description du poste

Join a dynamic organisation where you will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies, driving operational excellence, and delivering value across a broad range of procurement categories. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to influence key business decisions, strengthen procurement governance, and lead high-impact sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end procurement function across multiple categories, ensuring efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction on complex and high-value procurement projects, procurement risks, and sourcing strategies.
• Drive procurement excellence by ensuring adherence to procurement policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost efficiencies, optimise procurement performance, and maximise value creation.
• Build and strengthen supplier partnerships through proactive market engagement and effective category management strategies.
• Identify opportunities for procurement aggregation, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance organisational outcomes.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on procurement strategy, governance, and risk management matters.
• Partner closely with business units to support procurement planning, demand management, and long-term sourcing objectives.
• Influence and guide stakeholders in making informed procurement decisions while balancing business needs and compliance requirements.

Governance, Compliance & Contract Management

• Ensure robust procurement governance through effective controls, documentation, audit readiness, and compliance practices.
• Oversee contract and supplier relationship management to mitigate risks and deliver sustainable value.
• Champion procurement best practices and maintain operational continuity across procurement activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead process transformation and improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Drive capability development and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of public sector procurement experience , with strong expertise in managing complex and high-value procurement projects.
• Proven track record of leading procurement teams and driving strategic procurement initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of government procurement policies, IM (Procurement) and the GeBIZ procurement platform.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders in a complex operating environment.
• Results-oriented individual with a passion for procurement excellence, governance, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Lead impactful procurement initiatives that influence organisational success.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic and high-profile procurement projects.
• Opportunity to drive innovation, procurement transformation, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Working location : Central

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.