Senior Procurement & Sourcing Manager

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead sourcing for materials, equipment and services across projects. You will drive supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, and contract awards to optimize cost, quality and delivery.

You will build a strong supplier network locally and internationally while guiding a high-performing procurement team. The role requires a track record in strategic sourcing, negotiations and supplier management, with the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10-15 years of procurement experience in a local contractor or construction-related company in Singapore, including at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, tendering, contract management, supplier management and commercial negotiations
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, delivering cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards
• Well-established network of local suppliers and the ability to source suitable suppliers internationally
• Good knowledge and understanding of procurement best practices and construction industry market trends
• Strong commercial acumen with sound & excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience in developing teams and driving procurement performance

Responsibilities

• Manage the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment and services required to support operational and project requirements
• Identify, evaluate, source and develop reliable local and international suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, consistent quality, and timely deliveries
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, commercial terms, and contract conditions and overall value
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including supplier identification, preparation of tender documents, quotation evaluation, clarifications, negotiation, and contract award
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance and resolving quality, delivery & supply related issues
• Monitor market trends, material prices, supplier capacity, and supply chain risks to support informed and cost-effective procurement decisions
• Collaborate with Operations, Projects, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are clearly defined and fulfilled in a timely manner
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and achieve cost savings
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements
• Lead, supervise and develop the procurement team while preparing procurement reports, budgets and performance updates for Management

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Tendering

Contract management

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Networking

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Private Advertiser in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead sourcing for materials, equipment and services across projects. You will drive supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, and contract awards to optimize cost, quality and delivery.

You will build a strong supplier network locally and internationally while guiding a high-performing procurement team. The role requires a track record in strategic sourcing, negotiations and supplier management, with the ability