Strategic Procurement Manager, Direct Material/Equipment

ARISTOS SEARCH LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARISTOS SEARCH LLP seeks a Senior/Manager for Strategic Procurement – Equipment/Direct Material to drive mid- to long-term sourcing strategies and manage high-value categories within a global framework.

The role mentors Buyers, interfaces with senior stakeholders in Engineering, R&D, and Operations, and ensures alignment with cost targets and technology roadmaps. Travel 10–20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, or equipment-heavy industries.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic supplier negotiations.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with TCO, cost modelling, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and implement mid- to long-term sourcing strategies for high-value/complex categories.
• Align procurement with business unit needs, tech evolution, and CapEx/OpEx priorities.
• Own key supplier relationships and drive improvements in quality, cost, delivery, and innovation (QCDI).
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
• Analyze cost breakdowns, market trends, and benchmarking data to identify opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal frameworks, and ethics standards.
• Support the development and renewal of supplier contracts and provide category insights to Heads of Category.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/SC/Business

Tools

MS Office

ERP (SAP/ Oracle)

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Senior/ Manager for Strategic Procurement – Equipment / Direct Material

The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of assigned category(ies), ensuring alignment with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and cost targets. This individual will lead complex sourcing projects, develop supplier strategies, and support long-term value creation. As a senior member of the team, this role also mentors Buyers and acts as a key interface between Procurement and senior stakeholders in Engineering, R&D, and Operations.

Overall Job Objectives

The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of assigned category(ies), ensuring alignment with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and cost targets. This individual will lead complex sourcing projects, develop supplier strategies, and support long-term value creation. As a senior member of the team, this role also mentors Buyers and acts as a key interface between Procurement and senior stakeholders in Engineering, R&D, and Operations.

Core Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and implement mid- to long-term sourcing strategies for high-value and/or high-complexity categories.
• Ensure alignment with business unit needs, technology evolution, and CapEx/OpEx or Direct Material priorities.
• Own key supplier relationships and drive performance improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and innovation (QCDI).
• Act as sourcing lead in cross-functional teams involving R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
• Analyze cost breakdowns, market trends, and benchmarking data to identify opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, legal frameworks, and ethics standards.
• Support the development and renewal of supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with internal Provide category insights and guidance to Heads of Category or Global Procurement Leads.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; MBA preferred.
• Min 7-10 years in ideally in manufacturing, semiconductor, or equipment-heavy industries.
• Experience in managing cross-functional initiatives and strategic supplier negotiations.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with TCO, cost modelling, and financial acumen.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), and e-sourcing tools.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically or internationally (10–20%).