Senior Purchasing Leader: Strategy, Negotiation & Ops

Sys-Mac Automation Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sys-Mac Automation Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Team Leader to drive procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee team performance for efficient, compliant, cost-effective, and timely deliveries within purchasing operations.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier contracts, and optimize vendor partnerships while managing inventory and continuous improvement from PO to invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, SCM, or logistics.
• 10+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management with >3 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: managing buyer work allocation, performance appraisals, training and development.
• Supplier Management: negotiating with suppliers, evaluating performance, driving strategic sourcing to reduce costs.
• Cost Optimization: initiating cost-saving strategies, analyzing spending, preparing procurement KPI reports.
• Operational Excellence: ensuring compliance with procurement policies, tender procedures, and financial regulations.
• Procurement Operations: reviewing and approving purchase orders, monitoring on-time deliveries, managing inventory.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or logistics

Tools

ERP systems (procurement module)

MS Office

Job description

Sys-Mac Automation Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Team Leader to drive procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee team performance for efficient, compliant, cost-effective, and timely deliveries within purchasing operations.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier contracts, and optimize vendor partnerships while managing inventory and continuous improvement from PO to invoicing.