Procurement Manager

Mediterranean Shipping Co. (Switzerland) Asia Regional Office

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Downtown Core, Central Region

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Full time

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Posted 2d ago

Medium application volume

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About the role

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, business units, or operational requirements. The role ensures that goods and services are procured in a timely, compliant, and cost-effective manner while meeting business needs and quality expectations. Working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the position supports supplier management, commercial negotiations, contract governance, cost control, risk management, and continuous improvement throughout the procurement process.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for assigned categories, goods, services, projects, or operational requirements.
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, priorities, budgets, and delivery expectations.
• Identify, assess, qualify, and manage suitable suppliers and service providers.
• Conduct requests for quotation, tenders, bid evaluations, price comparisons, benchmarking, and commercial analyses.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, service levels, warranties, liabilities, and other commercial conditions to achieve best overall value.
• Prepare, review, renew, and administer contracts, framework agreements, confidentiality agreements, and related commercial documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, responsiveness, pricing, and compliance with agreed requirements.
• Resolve procurement issues, including delays, discrepancies, claims, contractual matters, and supplier performance concerns.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information, pricing data, contracts, savings records, and supporting documentation.
• Analyse spend, demand, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and commercial risks to support sourcing and category decisions.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field; a recognised procurement qualification is an advantage.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in a global procurement function, including procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, or a related commercial function.
• Good understanding of sourcing processes, commercial terms, cost analysis, supplier performance, and procurement governance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required; experience with Power BI and procurement systems such as SAP or Coupa is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in additional languages would be considered an advantage.
• Commercially aware, organised, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with integrity.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Manager?
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