632 Purchasing Consultant jobs in Singapore

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic sourcing in the assigned region in terms of raw material, products, services, warehouses, and freight
• Achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by launching periodic RFI/RFPs and identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation
• Execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned categories by implementing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, selecting suppliers, and overseeing project execution.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure that Drew Marine has good supply market understanding and work with the business / function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies
• Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to ensure continuity of operations, determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
• Develop and Execute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes including supplier classification, governance, performance management and supplier development
• Exhibit solid business and financial acumen, ability to review and attest payments and summarize cost data
• Demonstrate solid understanding of development/ interpretation of technical specifications and their application in an operations environment
• Combine all spend information into yearly plans and long-term forecasts for costs, savings targets, and planned projects
• Provide subject matter expertise and drive use of Procurement best-in-class practices, sourcing methodologies, and standardization of Procurement processes while minimizing supply risk
• Lead commodity and sourcing strategy, development, and execution
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• 5-7 Years of Procurement experience within a regulated environment focused on cost improvements
• Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, and Business Analysis experience
• Experience in change management and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and lead transformation initiatives
• Project management and business transformation execution leadership experience
• Excellent strategic thinking, influencing, analytical and communication capabilities
• Understanding of manufacturing processes from a chemical standpoint
• Preferred experience in direct materials, tolling and MRO negotiations
• ERP experience (JDE experience a plus)
• Excellent analysis and Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• International sourcing experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task; detail oriented

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Physical Working Environment:

The position works in a climate control office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.  Position requires travel approximately 10-15% of the time.

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Reporting To:

Manager Sr., AG Strategic Sourcing

Work Schedule:

Fully Remote – Singapore, SG

1. SUMMARY or MAJOR FUNCTION OF THE JOB

The Strategic Sourcing Manager, an individual contributor, develops/manages the execution of strategic sourcing plans including make vs buy, buy vs buy, or buy to make inputs. This includes Supply Chain network design and the identification, selection and development of suppliers. It also includes the creation, negotiation and management of supplier Contracts/Long Term Agreements (LTA's) for the entire product life cycle for various commodities but not limited to machining, electronics, raw material or COTS item supporting all AG CAG sites.

1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES or KEY RESULTS OF THE JOB:

Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop and execute tactical and long term strategic sourcing plans for multiple parts and a variety of products within an assigned commodity grouping. This includes providing strategic input to the Make vs Buy business planning process, and leading Buy to Buy and Make to Buy supplier transitions. Research and identification of suppliers to achieve an effective Supply Chain network design based on quality, lead time, vendor managed inventory and total landed cost to achieve the required business objectives. Provides proposal support to the Business Sectors for current programs and new business pursuits. Supplier selection after considering inputs and consulting with a cross functional team through a Supplier Selection process. Determines when products should be sourced to a single vendor or multiple vendors to mitigate risk, and provide continuity of supply and long term competitiveness. Development of new supplier capabilities/competencies through strategic supplier partnerships to generate competitive advantage. Establishes and manages the required relationships, investment, training and resource requirements to successfully complete planned supplier development. Collaborates across the global Supply Chain organization and with other function business partners to analyse demand and supply trends, including the evaluation of lead times and total landed cost to identify and drive Supply Chain improvements. Continuously assesses strategic sourcing requirements to define strategic sourcing policies, supplier contractual requirements, business objectives, initatives, and priorities. Collaborates with the Contracts/Legal function to define, flow down and negotiate supplier contractual requirements. Senior escalation point for suppliers that are not performing in accordance with contractual terms and conditions. Assesses and colloborates with other business partners to determine and manage appropriate actions required to address contractual related supplier performance issues. Manages Supplier New Product Introduction (NPI) in collaboration with Sector Program Manager. Relationship management for supplier partners to achieve effective global long term business partnerships. Includes support for the Regional and Site Supply Chain teams with supplier relationships and contract management.

1. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES or UNUSUAL CHALLENGES:

This role is critical to the overall operational performance and financial health of the organization due to the scale and impact of the supply chain network design, sourcing decisions, and supplier contractual terms and conditions. Requires a high level of influence for supplier selection and supplier development across multiple functions globally. This includes but is not limited to Sector General Managers, Program Management, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering and Operations. The management of a wide variety of global supplier activities requires an extensive scope of knowledge and experience that includes strategic planning, contractual requirements, product design, development, qualification, production operations and aftermarket services. The individual must be able to deal with a varity of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Knowledge and experience of a variety of mandatory requirements, including REACH, AEO, Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements and Import/Export regulation requirements

1. QUALIFICATIONS THAT ARE DESIRABLE AT JOB ENTRY or NEEDED FOR BEGINNING EFFECTIVENESS IN THE JOB

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject. A relevant advanced (graduate level) degree and/or Supply Chain Professional Certification is desirable. >5 years relevant global Supply Chain knowledge and leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of compiling and negotiating contractual terms and conditions for long term supplier agreements. Proven collaborative leadership capability within a multicultural geographically dispersed environment. Strong communication skills are required in the form of written, verbal and formal presentation Depending on the location, citizenship or relevant work visa and residency requirements may be required.

The key function of the Strategic Sourcing Manager is to provide leadership and strategic direction in a highly collaborative environment, to ensure a world class supplier partner network such that all quality, delivery, cost, innovation and launch objectives are achieved across raw material, tolling, private labeling, warehousing, and freight optimization projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic sourcing in the assigned region in terms of raw material, products, services, warehouses, and freight
• Achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by launching periodic RFI/RFPs and identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation
• Execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned categories by implementing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, selecting suppliers, and overseeing project execution.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure that Drew Marine has good supply market understanding and work with the business / function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies
• Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to ensure continuity of operations, determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
• Develop and Execute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes including supplier classification, governance, performance management and supplier development
• Exhibit solid business and financial acumen, ability to review and attest payments and summarize cost data
• Demonstrate solid understanding of development/ interpretation of technical specifications and their application in an operations environment
• Combine all spend information into yearly plans and long-term forecasts for costs, savings targets, and planned projects
• Provide subject matter expertise and drive use of Procurement best-in-class practices, sourcing methodologies, and standardization of Procurement processes while minimizing supply risk
• Lead commodity and sourcing strategy, development, and execution
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• 5-7 Years of Procurement experience within a regulated environment focused on cost improvements
• Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, and Business Analysis experience
• Experience in change management and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and lead transformation initiatives
• Project management and business transformation execution leadership experience
• Excellent strategic thinking, influencing, analytical and communication capabilities
• Understanding of manufacturing processes from a chemical standpoint
• Preferred experience in direct materials, tolling and MRO negotiations
• ERP experience (JDE experience a plus)
• Excellent analysis and Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• International sourcing experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task; detail oriented

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Physical Working Environment:

The position works in a climate controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Position requires travel approximately 10-15% of the time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

Drew Marine is a global leader providing technical solutions and services to the marine industry with a comprehensive line of advanced marine chemicals, and equipment. Supported by a worldwide network of service engineers, and global supply chain delivering to more than 900 ports, we have a portfolio of products and services including: Water Treatment, Fuel Treatment, Maintenance Cleaners, Welding & Refrigeration, Engineered Systems & Products, Onboard Test Kits, and Analytical Services

The key function of the Strategic Sourcing Manager is to provide leadership and strategic direction in a highly collaborative environment, to ensure a world class supplier partner network such that all quality, delivery, cost, innovation and launch objectives are achieved across raw material, tolling, private labeling, warehousing, and freight optimization projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic sourcing in the assigned region in terms of raw material, products, services, warehouses, and freight
• Achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by launching periodic RFI/RFPs and identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation
• Execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned categories by implementing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, selecting suppliers, and overseeing project execution.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure that Drew Marine has good supply market understanding and work with the business / function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies
• Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to ensure continuity of operations, determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
• Develop and Execute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes including supplier classification, governance, performance management and supplier development
• Exhibit solid business and financial acumen, ability to review and attest payments and summarize cost data
• Demonstrate solid understanding of development/ interpretation of technical specifications and their application in an operations environment
• Combine all spend information into yearly plans and long-term forecasts for costs, savings targets, and planned projects
• Provide subject matter expertise and drive use of Procurement best-in-class practices, sourcing methodologies, and standardization of Procurement processes while minimizing supply risk
• Lead commodity and sourcing strategy, development, and execution
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• 5-7 Years of Procurement experience within a regulated environment focused on cost improvements
• Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, and Business Analysis experience
• Experience in change management and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and lead transformation initiatives
• Project management and business transformation execution leadership experience
• Excellent strategic thinking, influencing, analytical and communication capabilities
• Understanding of manufacturing processes from a chemical standpoint
• Preferred experience in direct materials, tolling and MRO negotiations
• ERP experience (JDE experience a plus)
• Excellent analysis and Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• International sourcing experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task; detail oriented

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Physical Working Environment:

• The position works in a climate controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Position requires travel approximately 10-15% of the time.

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic Asia Pacific team on a permanent basis. As part of the Global Department, you will be responsible for building and managing relationships with internal clients and vendors across the Asia Pacific region.

You will develop and execute supply strategies for multiple categories, with a main emphasis on Facilities Management, Capex works, Marketing, Human Resources, and Professional Services. Your goal will be to ensure stakeholders receive what they need, when they need it, at the best value possible.

• Determine specifications and requirements for products and services through communication with internal stakeholders and the department's strategic plan
• Lead local Japan sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, direct negotiations, etc., and use market research from internal and external sources to drive sourcing decisions
• Ensure adherence to policies and thresholds set by the Chief Procurement Officer
• Negotiate and implement contractual agreements in partnership with the internal customer and our Legal department
• Manage the vendor base to ensure contractual compliance and financial efficiency
• Continuously review strategic plans with the Sourcing Team to better serve the company as a whole
• Build strong and lasting relationships with internal clients and the associated vendor base
• Provide support to the rest of the team to deliver first-class customer service

• Minimum 7 years' experience in a procurement and/or sourcing role, with indirect category exposure such as Facilities Management, Capex works, Marketing, Human Resource Services, and Professional Services etc.
• Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations, competitive market analysis, and ongoing supplier performance management/scorecards in a commercial environment
• Business proficiency in English and Japanese to support strategic sourcing in the Japan market
• Bachelor's degree or degree-equivalent qualifications, CIPS or combination of education and work experience
• Proven experience in project management
• Strong contractual knowledge and negotiation skills- Understanding of and experience in contract law and applicable legislation
• Strong decision-making ability
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of executive management
• Excellent Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization

• We offer a global work environment with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences who take on big challenges and create even bigger impact through our work
• A truly global presence with opportunities for growth and development
• An inclusive and supportive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

• SAP, e-Builder, and/or other ERP experience
• Experience across multiple sourcing categories
• Strong language skills (Spoken & Written)

The key function of the Strategic Sourcing Manager is to provide leadership and strategic direction in a highly collaborative environment, to ensure a world class supplier partner network such that all quality, delivery, cost, innovation and launch objectives are achieved across raw material, tolling, private labeling, warehousing, and freight optimization projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic sourcing in the assigned region in terms of raw material, products, services, warehouses, and freight
• Achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by launching periodic RFI/RFPs and identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation
• Execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned categories by implementing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, selecting suppliers, and overseeing project execution.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure that Drew Marine has good supply market understanding and work with the business / function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies
• Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to ensure continuity of operations, determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
• Develop and Execute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes including supplier classification, governance, performance management and supplier development
• Exhibit solid business and financial acumen, ability to review and attest payments and summarize cost data
• Demonstrate solid understanding of development/ interpretation of technical specifications and their application in an operations environment
• Combine all spend information into yearly plans and long-term forecasts for costs, savings targets, and planned projects
• Provide subject matter expertise and drive use of Procurement best-in-class practices, sourcing methodologies, and standardization of Procurement processes while minimizing supply risk
• Lead commodity and sourcing strategy, development, and execution
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• 5-7 Years of Procurement experience within a regulated environment focused on cost improvements
• Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, and Business Analysis experience
• Experience in change management and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and lead transformation initiatives
• Project management and business transformation execution leadership experience
• Excellent strategic thinking, influencing, analytical and communication capabilities
• Understanding of manufacturing processes from a chemical standpoint
• Preferred experience in direct materials, tolling and MRO negotiations
• ERP experience (JDE experience a plus)
• Excellent analysis and Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• International sourcing experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task; detail oriented

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred

Physical Working Environment:

• The position works in a climate controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Position requires travel approximately 10-15% of the time.

Allegis Global Solutions is the exclusive Contingent HR services provider for one of the world's leading banks.

At Allegis Global Solutions we're proud to be the leader in global talent solutions. We draw upon decades of industry expertise to develop innovative tools, products, processes and strategies focused on outcome. Moreover, we're incredibly proud to have built a culture that empowers our people to make their mark while making deep connections that will last a lifetime. With our passion and culture for talent, we are truly transforming the way the World acquires talent.

Our Client is one of the world's most international banks with over 1,100 branches, offices and outlets in 67 countries. They operate in some of the world's most dynamic markets and have been for over 150 years. More than 90 per cent of their income and profits are derived from Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Their brand promise, Here for good, underlines their distinctive approach.

JOB SUMMARY

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is responsible for the overall commercial management of how the bank engages and spends money with its external third-party suppliers. The SCM Global Technology Team is looking for a candidate with strong experience in sourcing / procurement and the gravitas to engage stakeholders within business functions to support key priorities. The successful candidate will be responsible for influencing and executing sourcing activities in collaboration with various business functions and related support teams. Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate excellence in negotiating favourable commercial outcomes.

• Deliver Effective and pro-active stakeholder management of key leaders across assigned business functions by setting out clear strategies, developing strong partnerships and innovative approaches to sourcing and vendor management aligned to the needs of their unique portfolio.
• Executing sourcing deals in alignment with Technology category strategies, objectives, and supply chain targets
• Key accountability of collaborating with SCM internal team in reviewing the pipeline, focussing on longer term value creation (18+ months) and ensuring that deals are constructed in a commercially sound, scalable manner.
• Take accountability of end of end onboarding of vendors, including but not limited to taking lead on managing/engaging stakeholders in relevant risk functions.
• Fosters teamwork with the rest of SCM to ensure optimal support and service is provided to the assigned business functions.
• Contribute to the strategy and overall achievement of functional objectives of SCM, particularly in the areas of Commercial Value, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Sustainability.
• Owns the assigned sourcing strategies for Technology, comprising of commercial and market aspects as well as channelling and processes definition in line with the Ariba platform.
• Implementing the sustainability agenda of the Bank through specific strategies and category plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

• Ensures that the relevant sourcing strategies are kept updated and current, focusing on commercial value generation and risk profile in line with the Bank's strategy and business plans.
• Support, Optimise management of end-to-end supply chain, increasing deal commercial value, managing risks in a way that gets to market quickly and in line with the Bank's priorities.
• Contribute to the development of clear deal strategies, ensuring alignment/priorities of relevant Technology categories.
• Proactively engage with assigned stakeholders to understand overall requirements, challenge current thinking and strengthen vendor management as a strategic advantage for the function.
• Ensuring enhanced governance and controls to protect the Groups assets and stakeholders in relation to vendor decisions.
• Implement the Bank's sustainability strategy throughout our vendor portfolio.
• Participate in regular pipeline reviews ensuring alignment with the business.
• Support contract remediation and dispute resolution of existing relationships, up to and including exit management if required.

Business

• Accountability for establishing and achieving assigned project timelines, partnering strategies and commercial goals through effective resourcing, and partnering with Technology teams.
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder engagement demonstrating value to the assigned businesses through joint innovation on efficiency, supplier risk, sustainability, and compliance matters
• Influence the buy decisions.
• Lead complex deal negotiations, including Outsourcing.
• Manages complex competitive sourcing events (RFx, eAuction etc.) without supervision.
• Influences the internal and third party decisioning regarding contracts. Plays a lead role in brokering the parties to reach an agreement. Fronts discussions regarding strengths and weaknesses of the agreement as applies to commercial elements.
• Leads the contract negotiations with the suppliers, accurately interprets contractual terms into risks, and supports the closing of contractual blockages through to completion.
• Work with Global Category Managers and Technology Contract owners / senior Technology Stakeholders on implementing the outputs from the Technology Category Strategy Uplift. This programme is looking to reduce the tail number of technology vendors as well as look across all areas of Technology spend to identify areas for consolidation, exit and demand management.
• Meets or exceeds save targets.

Processes

• Ensure that supplier partnering strategies incorporate the needs of the assigned stakeholders, leveraging existing suppliers as appropriate to reduce lead-times.
• Work collaboratively with the wider SCM team to ensure effective and efficient service delivery for the business.
• Embed the Sustainability agenda into contracts as appropriate.
• Ensures Strategic vendors are managed in accordance with the Vendor Management process and needs of the assigned functions and stakeholders.

Risk Management

• Support and execute necessary actions and deliverables to meet existing and new regulatory requirements that relate to the assigned supplier base.
• Support risk reviews for SCM and implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure effective escalation for all blockages, risks, issues or non-adherence to Group Policies.
• Comply with the highest standards of regulatory and business conduct as defined by internal and external requirements.
• Understand and ensure compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines including those governing securities activities, company law, anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group's policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role,
• Embed the Group's Values and Group Code of Conduct to ensure adherence with the highest standards of ethics. Comply with relevant policies, processes, and regulations, as part of the culture.

Governance

• Drive process changes to simplify the sourcing process or to accommodate the specific needs of the supported business units.
• Supports overall governance within the assigned portfolio of Third Party Risk Management activities (covering internal and external outsourcing, and vendor management) leveraging the central TPRM and Vendor Management delivery teams.
• Manage cases of non-compliance with due regard to the risks involved.
• Provide counsel and leadership to stakeholders across the business functions within the region in support of procurement, vendor management, outsourcing and contract management and other SCM related queries.

Skills and Qualifications

• Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering.
• Possess strong relationship-building skills, with an ability to work effectively with peers and senior stakeholders across multiple regions
• Agile and comfortable with dealing with complex datasets.
• Effective verbal and written presentation and exceptional communication skills
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter and resilient
• Strong cognitive ability to design meaningful dashboards to drive key management decisions.
• Professional Memberships: CIPS or similar desirable.
• Will be required to handle Chinese and Korean groups. Knowledge of Mandarin is essential and Korean is a plus
• Previous experience of working within the Financial Services is an advantage.