Your new company

My client is a leading company within the manufacturing sector situated in the West. They are seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to lead a strategic sourcing function.

Your new role

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Establish and drive a world-class procurement function, delivering significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strong relationships with internal stakeholders across functions and international business units.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage key supplier partnerships to optimise cost, quality, and service levels.

• Contract & Compliance Mastery: Oversee contract negotiation and compliance, ensuring adherence to payment terms, pricing, and performance standards.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead innovation initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities, new products, and strategic suppliers.

• Inventory & Market Analysis: Manage stock levels, monitor market trends, and provide insightful financial performance and risk reporting.

• Process Optimisation: Develop and refine purchasing-to-pay processes, supplier management tools, and internal purchasing procedures.

• Comprehensive Procurement Oversight: Manage internal purchases (MRO & Indirect) and direct raw material procurement.

• Global Logistics Management: Oversee import and export operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient shipping.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 4 years of experience in a procurement management role in a similar manufacturing industry

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.

What you need to do now

If you're keen on pursuing this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV (word document) to belinder.kaur@hays.com.sg (Registration ID No. R1545727)
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Company's Registration number: 200609504D