Strategic Procurement Lead – Singapore & APAC

Ikano Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikano Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead sourcing and value delivery across indirect categories, balancing cost, quality and risk.

You will partner with Expansion, Property, Facilities Management, Fulfilment, Digital and Marketing to translate business needs into compliant, commercially sound sourcing plans.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and a practical, process-driven mindset aligned with IWAY and Ikano values.

Qualifications

• Strong indirect procurement, strategic sourcing and contract management experience.
• Negotiation skills and financial acumen to balance cost, quality, service and risk.
• Understanding of Source-to-Pay processes and controls.
• Ability to prioritise workloads by value and risk with strong project management.
• Fluent in English and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• IKEA or Ikano Retail experience or local supplier knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to train colleagues and elevate risks constructively.
• Experience leading procurement in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement value delivery in Singapore.
• Analyse spend and supplier markets; assess build/buy/borrow options.
• Lead complex sourcing events, evaluations, negotiations and contract handover.
• Own Singapore sourcing pipeline; deliver savings and supplier rationalisation.
• Embed sourcing compliance and audit readiness; monitor renewals and terms.
• Support adoption of Source-to-Pay systems and category playbooks.
• Provide market intelligence and value delivery updates.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Project management

English fluency

Stakeholder collaboration

IWAY knowledge

Partnership development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Source-to-Pay systems

Job description

Ikano Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead sourcing and value delivery across indirect categories, balancing cost, quality and risk.

You will partner with Expansion, Property, Facilities Management, Fulfilment, Digital and Marketing to translate business needs into compliant, commercially sound sourcing plans.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and a practical, process-driven mindset aligned with IWAY and Ikano values.