832 Procurement Director jobs in Singapore

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive BOM cost savings by renegotiating supplier contracts and improving sourcing strategies.
• Reduce OPEX spend through procurement-led cost-saving initiatives and vendor optimization.
• Enforce budget discipline, ensuring ≥95% adherence to BOM and OPEX allocations.
• Improve supplier performance in quality, pricing, and on-time delivery through regular reviews and action plans.
• Streamline procurement processes to shorten cycle time and ensure material readiness for monthly builds.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred (especially with finance or operations focus).
• 10+ years in procurement or supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity .
• Proven track record in cost control (OPEX + BOM), supply chain optimization , and supplier negotiations , ideally with Chinese suppliers or global CM partners.
• Experience working in hardware manufacturing environments with ad-hoc, ECN-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in turning around underperforming procurement teams , with measurable cost and performance improvements.
• Exposure to private equity-owned businesses or high-growth scaleups undergoing internal control implementation (e.g., division of authority, maker-checker, ERP workflows).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analytics tools for procurement and inventory management.

Company Overview
Our client is an innovative leader in the robotics and automation industry, dedicated to transforming cleaning and facility management through cutting-edge robotic solutions. As they continue to drive growth and expansion, they are now seeking a Procurement Director to join their team and contribute to their ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated success in securing significant volume-weighted Bill of Material (BOM) cost savings through effective negotiation strategies.
• Proven ability to reduce overall operational expenses (OPEX) by implementing innovative and sustainable cost-saving measures.
• Expertise in streamlining inventory management processes, minimizing excess stock, and improving turnover ratios.
• Strong track record of enhancing supplier performance through regular evaluations centered on delivery timeliness, quality assurance, and competitive pricing.
• Leadership in formulating procurement strategies aligned with long-term growth and operational excellence.
• Deep understanding and application of strict cost control practices to optimize resource allocation.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably at a director level.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement procurement strategies that support organizational growth.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost analysis, inventory management, and supplier evaluation.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

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My clients are a well-established company within the Healthcare industry and are looking for a Strategic Procurement Associate Director . This is a Strategic Procurement and Category Management role, and the person is responsible for leading and managing the procurement team to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies. This role involves overseeing category sourcing, supplier initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The director will engage with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost savings. Additionally, the role includes organizational planning, human resource management, and fostering team development.



Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management :

• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies.
• Oversee category sourcing and supplier initiatives.
• Provide managerial support for vendor performance and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market trends and conduct spend analysis.
• Deep knowledge of Pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry

Stakeholder Engagement :

• Enhance procurement processes for better service delivery.
• Promote operational consolidation and cost savings.
• Mediate disputes between users, buyers, and suppliers.
• Optimize vendor performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain long-term partnerships with vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Management of Vendor's Performance :

• Track and monitor vendor performance.
• Address contract and operational concerns promptly.

Organizational Planning :

• Develop strategies for future business requirements.
• Optimize internal resources and collaborate with suppliers.
• Facilitate succession planning.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or any relevant practice.
• Graduate Diploma or Masters in Purchasing & Supply Chain is an advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in healthcare industry. (Pharma or Medical Device).
• Strong leadership experience with 7 - 10 years is a must.
• Experience in managing people and organizational functions.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and eProcurement tools.

Qualities :

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Thought leadership and innovative mindset.
• Team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.

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My clients are a well-established company within the Healthcare industry and are looking for a Strategic Procurement Associate Director . This is a Strategic Procurement and Category Management role, and the person is responsible for leading and managing the procurement team to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies. This role involves overseeing category sourcing, supplier initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The director will engage with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost savings. Additionally, the role includes organizational planning, human resource management, and fostering team development.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management :

• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies.
• Oversee category sourcing and supplier initiatives.
• Provide managerial support for vendor performance and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market trends and conduct spend analysis.
• Deep knowledge of Pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry

Stakeholder Engagement :

• Enhance procurement processes for better service delivery.
• Promote operational consolidation and cost savings.
• Mediate disputes between users, buyers, and suppliers.
• Optimize vendor performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain long-term partnerships with vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Management of Vendor’s Performance :

• Track and monitor vendor performance.
• Address contract and operational concerns promptly.

Organizational Planning :

• Develop strategies for future business requirements.
• Optimize internal resources and collaborate with suppliers.
• Facilitate succession planning.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or any relevant practice.
• Graduate Diploma or Masters in Purchasing & Supply Chain is an advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in healthcare industry. (Pharma or Medical Device).
• Strong leadership experience with 7 - 10 years is a must .
• Experience in managing people and organizational functions.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and eProcurement tools.

Qualities :

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Thought leadership and innovative mindset.
• Team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please click APPLY NOW. Alternatively, you can email your CV to #LI-NPJ

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. Business License Number: 10C5117. EA Registration Number: R1544135 - Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing
• Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Job Title: Procurement Manager

1. Category Lead for Transportation/Accommodation

Strategic Sourcing and Category Planning:

• Develop sourcing strategies that align with organizational objectives, focusing on cost efficiency, service quality, and innovation.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and enhance service quality.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and manage contracts to ensure compliance and performance standards are met.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement strategies support overall business objectives.
• Align procurement activities with company policies and industry regulations.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of procurement strategies and supplier performance.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and outcomes.

Operational Procurement:

• Manage the source-to-payment process, including purchase requests, sourcing, negotiations, contract management, vendor management, and exception management.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Manager-in-charge for overseas Business Unit

Strategic/Operational Procurement:

• Support day-to-day procurement transactions, such as sourcing, evaluating, recommending award, and contracting.
• Identify opportunities to drive cost optimization and value creation.

Compliance and Policy Alignment:

• Ensure stakeholders understand compliance and procurement requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities performed by business units are in order.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate and bridge procurement and Business Unit to align sourcing activities and all procurement-related processes to meet organizational objectives.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Procurement, or a related discipline.
1. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in both strategic sourcing and operational procurement roles.
2. Experience in supporting overseas business units.
3. Experience in managing procurement teams or functions.
4. Proficient in using ERP systems, such as SAP.
5. Strong analytical skills to conduct spend analysis, supplier evaluation, and market research.
6. Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting, influencing, and negotiating.
7. Strong interpersonal skills to work with local and overseas stakeholders.

Location: Singapore

Country Code: SG

Estimated Annual Salary Range: SGD 80,000 - SGD 120,000

OUR STORY

At ST, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, business, and society. We are a global semiconductor company, and our advanced technology & chips forms the hidden part of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business of more than 115+ nationalities and present in 40 countries, 50,000+, diverse and dedicated creators & makers of technology around the world!

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understands collaboration and respect. People with passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries and drive innovation – whilst unlocking your own potential.

YOUR ROLE

Be ST’s competent, accountable, skilled and experienced Front End (FE) Purchasing Director for China and Japan to play a critical role in sourcing and acquiring equipment and spare parts from Chinese sources for all ST FE fabs while leading strategic relationships with Japanese supply base.

Be FE Equipment, Spares and services accountable person to lead the interaction with Chinese JV and support ST teams on the subject on site.

Strive to create sustainable value by integrating and managing external partners with the aim to generate competitive advantages for a sustainable growth in business, quality and productivity. Lead cost optimization initiatives and negotiation campaigns.

Drive initiatives with internal partners (manufacturing, R&D, Procurement) to support strategies generation and implementation and guarantee ST adherence to most innovative market trends.

Bring a different experience and best practices on processes and procedures to further promote lean culture and lead cultural change.

Main Task and Responsibilities

Align a sourcing strategy with China sourcing team and global/central QMT team

Scout Chinese market for Front End equipment and spares suppliers

Build and deploy a strategy to introduce Chinese suppliers to new projects in ST front-end plants (Singapore, Crolles, Agrate and Catania) by managing through influence cross-functional teams

Align needs and opportunities with SST JV

Manage relationships/escalations with Chinese and Japanese suppliers

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Master degree in engineering or similar, MBA is a plus
• At least 10 years of Procurement experience in electronic industry
• Experience in managing JV is a plus
• Strong communication skills, assertive leadership, ability to influence decision making processes in complex situations
• Strategic thinking and data driven decision making style
• Proven experience in complex, multinational companies and matrix organizations
• English business proficiency
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Working at ST means innovating for a future that we want to make smarter, greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you. Join us and start the future!

To discover more, visitst.com/careers

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Transformation Professional to join our digital transformation team. In this role, you will drive initiatives in spend management and procurement process optimization, leading cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements, streamline workflows, and deliver scalable solutions.

• Drive operational improvements by critically assessing current business processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency.
• Shape strategic initiatives by designing forward-looking solutions that address organizational challenges, enhance compliance, and improve service delivery.
• Develop and lead the execution of transformation roadmaps that align technology and process enhancements with evolving business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment, effective communication, and delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Utilize data and digital tools to design scalable solutions, embed process improvements, and maintain strong governance and risk compliance.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, and/or IT
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience, with at least 6 years leading initiatives in project delivery, organizational change, and enterprise systems oversight.
• Deep functional knowledge of finance and procurement systems and processes
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP S/4HANA and Ariba preferred
• Skilled in analyzing and redesigning processes to enhance efficiency and eliminate complexity.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Procurement Centre of Excellence. As a key member of the team, you will oversee the efficient processing of transactions, ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), procurement policies, and procedures.

• Main Responsibilities:
• Process transactions efficiently and in compliance with SLAs, procurement policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on how to strategize their procurement activities.
• Deliver insightful analysis and reports on procurement spend and trends to management.
• Review procurement approval papers and provide comments to the Committee Chairman.
• Constantly review and propose changes to relevant policies and procedures.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or equivalent professional qualifications.
• At least 10-12 years of relevant experience, with recent 5 years in a managerial/senior manager position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and track record of strong stakeholder engagement.
• A solid understanding of procurement processes, complemented by basic accounting knowledge and shared services experience.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and positive hands-on attitude.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form and in engaging and managing senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking employer.
• Hybrid work arrangements for flexibility.
• 5 days' work week located in the East area.
• 3 years contract renewable or perm conversion subject to business needs.

Additional Information

• This is a customer-focused role that requires proactive addressal of procurement, payment, and budgeting queries.
• You will report directly to the Head of Procurement and lead a team of 5.
• This role involves strategic sourcing, team management, and service excellence.

Tell Employers What You Have

• Critical Thinking
• Corporate Governance
• Interpersonal Skills
• Public Sector
• Service Level
• Strategy
• SAP
• Compliance
• Team Player

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EXCLUSIVE NETWORKS | Introduction

Exclusive Networks (EXN) is a global cybersecurity specialist that provides partners and end-customers with a wide range of services and product portfolios via proven routes to market. With offices in over 45 countries and the ability to serve customers in over 170 countries, we combine a local perspective with the scale and delivery of a single global organisation.

Our best-in-class vendor portfolio is carefully curated with all leading industry players. Our services range from managed security to specialist technical accreditation and training and capitalize on rapidly evolving technologies and changing business models. For more information visit

At Exclusive Networks, we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering the best to our clients, doing our part to create a prosperous and trusted digital world, and helping our people to realize their potential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | About the role

Exclusive Networks is currently looking to employ an experienced Sales Director to support the sales growth within Singapore and to lead the channel sales and vendor teams.

The role reports to the Country Manager Singapore and is a member of the Singapore Leadership team.

As the Sales Director, you will:

• Represent EN to our partner and vendor ecosystem with a comprehensive understanding of our technology portfolio and market dynamics.
• Provide executive-level sponsorship of strategic partners and vendors.
• Lead the field sales team, being:
• Channel Account Managers who each manages a list of named partner accounts to position all Exclusive Networks’ vendor solutions and service offerings.
• Vendor manager team who each is responsible for representing and aligning our GTM for each of the vendors in their portfolio. Vendor managers also work with the top partners for each vendor and support the selling and quoting function.
• Customer service representative team (quote team) who report into a team leader and manage the day-to-day quoting for all vendors.
• Forecasting and pipeline creation.
• Coach, train, motivate, and advise a team of sales representatives, ISRs and vendor managers.
• Achieve company revenue and strategic objectives through effective planning, goal setting, analysing performance data, and projecting future performance.
• Continuously develop personal leadership and training skills while ensuring the team is using effective sales skills to meet revenue objectives.
• Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands customer base and extends reach to meet sales and business KPI’s
• Research and promote our solutions into our partner ecosystem and align with end customer verticals.
• Track, analyse, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends with the field sales team as they relate to partner relationships.
• Support the leadership team with upstream reporting, forecasting, fortnightly and monthly APAC reviews.
• Develop sales for all vendors across named accounts and target new resellers for incremental growth and develop for continued sales revenue.
• Support the marketing and business development of EN’s technology and services portfolio.
• Management of the business performance of EN solutions in line with the annual budget and both monthly and quarterly forecast.
• Support the strategic development, operational management and performance of an organisation going through exponential growth.
• Liaise effectively and collaborate with other departments of EN to ensure maximum sales efficiency.
• Work with operations and vendor managers to achieve optimum stock and price list management.
• Use and maintain company systems, data and processes to provide timely information to the business.
• Coach and monitor team performance
• Identify knowledge gaps within the team and recommend skills training
• Oversee the sales team to ensure revenue sales objectives and standards are met, monitor progress regularly
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
  
  
  

• Exceptional sales leadership skills ideally within the IT/distribution Industry with proven leadership of large teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs for our Vendors with the intent to drive channel expansion and technology adoption
• Proven track record of success with sales discipline including forecasting, process and quota achievement.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ability to collaborate and work with a dynamic, diverse, growing business.
• Proven leadership experience and skills executed through example, coaching and mentoring
• Resilient and flexible in working style
  
  
  

• Flexible working - we offer a hybrid working environment
• Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing leave
• Medical Insurance
  
  
  

• This role is based in Singapore office
• Additional hours required at high profile times of the calendar such as end of month, quarter and financial year.
• Ability to travel as required to fulfil the requirements of this role.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Computer and Network Security

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