Senior Executive – Indirect Materials & Services Procurement, APAC
Our client is seeking a Senior Executive – Indirect Procurement to support Singapore operations and contribute to APAC procurement initiatives. The role will have a strong focus on logistics and freight procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage indirect procurement activities, with a strong focus on freight and logistics sourcing across air, ocean and land transportation.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimise cost, service levels and supply continuity.
- Lead end-to-end RFQ/tender processes, including supplier selection, commercial evaluation and negotiations.
- Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts, working closely with Legal and internal stakeholders.
- Manage supplier qualification, performance evaluation and supplier improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve TCO, service quality, lead times and supply security.
- Work closely with Operations, Quality, Technical and regional procurement teams on sourcing and supplier-related initiatives.
- Support APAC and global procurement projects and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years' procurement experience, including hands-on logistics/freight procurement experience.
- Experience in freight sourcing and carrier management across air, ocean and/or land transportation.
- Strong experience in RFQ/tender management, negotiation, supplier management and contract execution.
- MNC/matrix environment experience preferred; Chemicals, FMCG or manufacturing experience is advantageous.
- Good knowledge of SAP Purchasing/Procurement.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- CPSM or other procurement certification is an advantage.
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R1105492
Pay: $6,000.00 - $7,000.00 per month
Experience:
- Procurement experience in logistics/freight: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person