Sr Strategic Procurement Mgr - Direct Material/ Equipment

ARISTOS SEARCH LLP

📍 Islandwide💼 Manager💰 SGD 8,000 – 12,000 / Monthly

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Job Description

Senior/ Manager for Strategic Procurement – Equipment / Direct Material

Global Strategic Procurement Team in Singapore

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.

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%).

Interested applicants, please kindly email your update resume to marketing@aristos-search.com. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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