Sourcing Specialist

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent scientific solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist II to join their collaborative procurement team. This role involves creating value across supplier networks, negotiating contracts, optimizing supply chains, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical materials. Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree with relevant experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. This position supports a mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of procurement/sourcing experience in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Advanced supply chain certifications preferred (APICS, CPIM, CSCP).
• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage supplier portfolios and execute sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Join our collaborative procurement team and make a meaningful impact on providing scientific solutions. As a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist II, you will create value across our supplier network while ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical materials and services. Working with cross‑functional teams, you will negotiate contracts, implement cost‑saving initiatives, and build strategic supplier relationships that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Managing supplier portfolios, executing sourcing strategies, analyzing market intelligence, and ensuring on‑time delivery of materials to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and planning teams to optimize our supply chain and support continuous improvement.
• Create value across our supplier network while ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical materials and services.
• Working with cross‑functional teams, you will negotiate contracts, implement cost‑saving initiatives, and build strategic supplier relationships.
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, OR Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of procurement/sourcing experience in manufacturing or regulated industry environments.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced supply chain certifications (APICS, CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with proven ability to achieve cost savings.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellence in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, RFx processes, and supplier performance metrics.
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to guide cross‑functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced English language proficiency required; additional languages beneficial.
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO) preferred.
• Available for occasional domestic/international travel (10‑25%).