Strategic Procurement Leader | High-Value Sourcing & Compliance

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY INSTITUTE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY INSTITUTE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned procurement professional to act as a key business partner to internal teams, driving strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

You will lead high-value contracts, draft policies, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and develop metrics to track spend and savings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 to 9 years of relevant experience.
• Hands on experience in SAP S/4 Materials Management system is preferred.
• Good knowledge of government procurement policies is preferred.
• Familiar with e-procurement systems.
• Positive and resourceful individual with active listening skills to gather information and anticipate next steps.
• Situational problem-solving skills with ability to concise complex problem into executable solutions. Analytical mindset with strong attention to details and financial acumen.
• Good analytical, communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to collaborate and function as a business partner to cross functional teams.
• Able to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment to perform duties accurately and prioritise and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Good presentation skills and comfortable presenting and delivering training sessions to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders, understanding their procurement needs and providing optimal solutions.
• Lead sourcing and procurement for high-value and complex contracts, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Draft comprehensive procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring consistent quality, timely delivery, and cost-effective solutions. Lead procurement negotiations, managing terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement requirements, specifications, and expectations.
• Support the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Track procurement and vendor performance, perform and analyse spend data, prepare procurement reports and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop risk management strategies for procurement processes.
• Coordinate and respond to procurement audits in a timely and efficient manner.
• Build a culture of procurement compliance through continuous improvement and training to stakeholders.
• Support actively in the implementation of a new e-procurement system and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance to team members.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Cost optimization

Contract negotiations

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP S/4HANA MM

Job description

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY INSTITUTE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned procurement professional to act as a key business partner to internal teams, driving strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

You will lead high-value contracts, draft policies, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and develop metrics to track spend and savings.