Specialist, Global Sourcing and Procurement

Marsh; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to join its Global Sourcing and Procurement team in Singapore. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office weekly, and focuses on strategic sourcing, contract management and vendor risk oversight across indirect categories.

You will lead RFx processes, negotiate favorable terms, and engage stakeholders to unlock value while driving cost optimization and compliance across technology and operating spend.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing or supplier management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple indirect categories, esp. technology procurement.
• Strong spend analysis, RFx and contract interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; multi-stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing across multiple indirect categories and drive cost optimization.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes and supplier evaluation.
• Lead negotiations for favorable terms and risk allocations.
• Oversee contract reviews with Legal, Compliance and Vendor Risk teams.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and maintain procurement pipelines.
• Provide procurement advisory and develop executive-ready reports.
• Coordinate vendor risk assessments and track action items.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Vendor risk oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Cost optimization

RFx management

Negotiation

Tools

Spend analysis tools

RFx software

Vendor risk tools

Job description

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Sourcing and Procurement team, part of our risk business at Marsh. This regional role will be based in Singapore supporting Asia countries. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Specialist is responsible for strategic sourcing, contract management, vendor risk oversight, and stakeholder engagement across indirect procurement categories. In this role, you will lead procurement initiatives, drive cost optimization, and partner with business stakeholders to unlock value across multiple categories, including technology and operational spend.

We will count on you to:

• Lead strategic sourcing activities across multiple indirect categories, identifying and developing sourcing opportunities through spend analysis, benchmarking, and market research
• Manage RFx processes end-to-end (requirements gathering, supplier communications, evaluation, and analysis) to drive fact-based supplier selection and support business decisions
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, favorable commercial terms, and appropriate risk allocation; prepare RFx evaluation reports and reach well-supported decisions with stakeholders
• Oversee contract reviews, negotiations, and compliance coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Vendor Risk teams to ensure contracts meet business and regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers; manage procurement pipelines, host regular project meetings and Quarterly Business Reviews, and resolve escalations
• Provide procurement advisory support, contribute to process improvements, and develop reports and presentations to support executive and stakeholder communications
• Guide stakeholders through vendor risk assessment processes, coordinate risk-related activities, and track outstanding items to support timely completion

What you need to have:

• 7+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier management
• Proven expertise in managing multiple indirect procurement categories, with demonstrated strength in technology procurement
• Strong spend analysis, commercial evaluation, and RFx process management skills; ability to interpret contracts and negotiate effectively
• Strong project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly in written and verbal formats

What makes you stand out?

• Experience working with global procurement teams and managing cross-functional initiatives
• Track record of achieving measurable cost savings and process optimization
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application to vendor and contract management

Why join our team?

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.