Full-timeOperations & management· Posted 23 Sept

Head, Procurement

SMRTFrom company site

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Full-time hours

Where

Singapore

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Start: Not stated
Work mode: On-site
Experience: Experienced

About the role

A senior procurement leadership role in Singapore, owning the group-wide procurement function and shaping it into a strategic enabler for both internal operations and revenue-generating business. You will work closely with business units, senior leadership and bid teams, and the position suits an experienced procurement leader who can balance commercial agility with strong governance.

What you'll do

Set and roll out a group-wide procurement strategy that supports operational priorities and revenue growth
Build procurement policies and frameworks that keep governance, control and compliance strong while allowing business agility
Advise senior leadership on cost optimisation, operational efficiency, commercial risk and supply market trends
Work with business units to understand internal demand and external customer and tender needs

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Turn those needs into sourcing, contracting and supplier strategies

Help business units achieve cost efficiency, service reliability and operational continuity

Support bid and proposal work by ensuring cost competitiveness, pricing certainty and supply chain readiness

Bring procurement in early to shape demand planning and commercial outcomes

Lead category management across varied procurement categories

Drive strategic sourcing through aggregation, demand planning and new sourcing approaches

Align category strategies with cost savings, value creation and revenue opportunities

Lead vendor and partnership management

Engage stakeholders across business units to align operational needs, procurement strategies and customer expectations

Influence decisions on sourcing strategies, contract structures and supplier selection

Oversee procurement operations for efficiency, reliability and responsiveness

Drive process improvement and digitalisation to improve turnaround time and user experience

Implement data-driven procurement practices for planning, spend visibility and decision-making

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Based in Singapore
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Requirements

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline
Senior-level procurement experience, ideally across several industries
Track record running procurement in both public sector and commercial settings
Experience in regulated industries or complex multi-business organisations is desirable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
Experience in digital transformation, e-commerce or customer experience is a plus

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