Procurement & Logistics Manager

A well-established Singapore-based organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement & Logistics Manager to lead and optimise its end-to-end supply chain operations.

Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee procurement, supplier management, logistics coordination, inventory management, and operational planning activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient sourcing, cost control, supplier performance, and continuity of supply across the organisation.

This position requires a commercially minded and hands-on leader who can balance strategic procurement initiatives with operational execution while working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives

• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and relationship management activities

• Drive cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining service, quality, and operational requirements

• Manage purchasing activities and ensure timely procurement of goods and services

• Collaborate with stakeholders to support demand planning, operational requirements, and business priorities

• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Oversee logistics operations and coordinate the efficient movement of goods and materials

• Ensure inventory levels are appropriately managed to support business continuity and operational efficiency

• Manage warehousing and inventory control activities where applicable

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through contingency planning and supplier diversification

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, reports, and performance metrics for management review

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards

• Support ongoing process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the supply chain function

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline

• Approximately 8–10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, or operational management roles in a shipyard enviornment

• Prior leadership experience managing procurement, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain teams

• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost management, and operational improvement initiatives

• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities

• Experience managing supplier relationships and external service providers

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and operationally focused environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-oriented approach

Preferred Background

• Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, distribution, or project-based environments would be advantageous

• Professional certifications in procurement, logistics, supply chain management, or continuous improvement methodologies are beneficial

• Experience working within complex operational organisations is preferred