Procurement Manager

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement risk for our packaging manufacturing operations. What You Will Do • Support and grow the business to improve profitability, while ensuring a seamless supply of materials to production • Drive strategic sourcing and negotiation to deliver measurable cost savings • Build and manage a resilient, audited supplier base (AEPL, Balanced Scorecards, SCARs) • Own procurement budgets, purchase orders, and OTIF delivery performance • Manage supply chain risk — including compliance, ESG / Modern Slavery standards, and tariff and trade developments • Champion digital procurement tools and AI across all areas of procurement and supply chain (ERP/MRP, e-sourcing platforms, AI-driven analytics) to improve decision-making What You Will Need • Degree in Engineering • Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Procurement • Extensive knowledge and experience in sourcing engineering component parts and materials • Proactive strategic role responsible for identifying and onboarding new suppliers • Fast, decisive execution, follow-up, and time management • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field • 8 to 10 years in procurement or supply chain within a production or manufacturing environment • Manage a team within supply chain within a production or manufacturing environment • Strong negotiation, vendor management, and financial analysis skills • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001; CIPS certification advantageous • Proficiency in SAP, Epicor and Excel; comfortable with data analytics tools • Deep knowledge of commodity markets, including energy, with strong analytical skills • Independent, decisive, and proactive — able to act fast and follow through under pressure in a time-sensitive environment • Experience in managing contract above SGD 50 million and above • Mandatory Singapore experience (minimum 5 years) in a Singapore SME company • Experience managing teams, KPIs, operations, and departmental performance • Good understanding of Singapore employment practices and regulations • Monitors departmental budgets, optimizes resource utilization, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements • Fosters cross-functional collaboration to improve productivity, quality, and timely delivery of business objectives • Digitally savvy with willingness to learn, explore, and apply AI tools, business applications, and digital solutions to improve productivity and operational effectiveness • Proactive and solution-oriented; anticipates challenges, drives continuous improvement, and delivers results through effective execution • Demonstrates professionalism, maturity, strong presentation skills, sound judgement, and high sense of responsibility in leading teams and managing stakeholders Why Join Us A stable, established manufacturer serving global packaging customers, offering the scope to modernise procurement practice and directly influence enterprise cost performance.