Our client is a leading MNC in the Consumer Goods/Healthcare industry. They are currently in the lookout for a Head of Procurement to lead their indirect purchasing strategy across Asia.
- Full-time, permanent role
- Based in Singapore (West)
- Only open to candidates currently located in Singapore
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach a team of category managers across Asian regions
- Implement Sourcing and Purchasing strategies that drive to cost savings
- Coordinate regional and global procurement strategies
- Report spend analysis and cost savings data to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Source, identify, qualify and develop new suppliers to achieve saving targets and high-quality standards
- Conduct bidding processes to ensure suppliers' competiveness utilizing e-Sourcing tools
- Provide recommendations on procurement's best practices to mitigate risk, improve suppliers relationships in compliance ethics standards and drive cost reductions
- Monitor and report supplier's performance/scorecards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or relevant field
- At least 8 years of Procurement experience managing indirect spend
- Experienced leading regional teams of procurement professionals
- Background in Consumer Goods/Healthcare/Pharmaceutical industry is preferred
- Strong IT proficiency: Microsoft Office Package, Spend Analysis tools and SAP
- Excellent communication skills in order to present information, lead teams and conduct negotiations with suppliers
- Professional certifications such as APICS, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma would be consider a plus
Please send your resume in WORD format by clicking the apply button below or contact Francisco Cervantes on +65 6701 1509 for a confidential discussion. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CEI Reg. Number R 2089806 (Cervantes Camacho Francisco Alonso).