Your new company

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with a strong footprint across multiple regions, known for delivering high-quality products and maintaining long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers. As part of its continued growth and operational excellence agenda, the company is seeking an experienced procurement leader to strengthen its global supply capabilities and ensure sustainable, cost-efficient production.

Your new role

• Leading and managing direct procurement strategies across global supply networks
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support production throughput and scalability
• Overseeing strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management to deliver value and mitigate risk
• Managing production capacity planning with suppliers to align with business demand forecasts
• Driving cost optimisation initiatives, including should-cost modelling and continuous improvement programs
• Partnering cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution
• Leading, mentoring, and developing procurement teams to achieve high performance and engagement

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in direct procurement within manufacturing environments (ideally global or regional scale)
• Strong track record in supplier management, sourcing, and complex negotiations
• Experience in production capacity management and supply planning
• Demonstrated success in cost management and value engineering initiatives
• Solid exposure to contract management and risk mitigation strategies
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
• Leadership experience, with the ability to develop and inspire teams
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related discipline (advanced qualifications are advantageous)

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please reach out to me at darrell.eng@hays.com.sg with an updated resume for a confidential chat.
Due to current hiring requirements, this role is open to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents only.

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