Senior Central Procurement Manager (Ref: KH XXXX)

Our client is a leader in the high-tech industry. As part of its expansionary plan, it is

seeking to employ an experienced professional to join them as



Senior Central Procurement Manager (Ref: KHXXX)

The successful candidate with lead the Central Procurement team with a strong emphasis

on Source-to-Contract excellence, inventory management and people management. This

pivotal role requires expertise in developing and implementing category strategies aligned

with company objectives, driving value creation, fostering enduring supplier relationships.

as well as ensuring compliance with policies and processes.



The Job

A) Strategic Category Management:

 Develop and implement category strategies aligned with organisation objectives,

leveraging market insights, supplier capabilities, and business requirements. 

 Continuously refresh strategies to adapt to evolving business needs and external

factors, ensuring a resilient and sustainable supply chain. 

B) Business Partnership

 Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and market procurement leads

to understand priorities and operational strategies.

 Provide valuable market insights for strategic planning and decision-making

processes. 

C) Value Delivery:

 Drive value creation through effective category management practices,

ensuring alignment with project goals and key business requirements such as

cost, quality, time, and safety.

D) Supplier and Contract Management:

 Lead end-to-end supplier management processes, including RFQ creation,

market research, negotiation, performance evaluation, and relationship

management. 

 Ensure robust contract management practices to optimize terms and conditions,

mitigate risks, and foster strategic partnerships. 



E) New Supplier Development:

 Identify and develop relationships with potential new suppliers, including

startups, to enhance supplier diversity and innovation.

 Stay abreast of market trends and technological advancements to drive

continuous improvement and competitiveness. 

F) Inventory Management:

 Oversee warehouse and inventory management processes to optimize stock

levels, minimize carrying costs, and ensure timely availability of materials and

equipment for project requirements. 

G) People Management:

 Lead and mentor a team in performing procurement activities (purchase

order, service order, service entry, RFQ, tender etc), providing guidance,

coaching, and support in their professional development.

 Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement

team. 

H) Group Standards and Policy:

 Collaborate with the Group Legal and Finance to establish, streamline and ensure

compliance with Group Tender Policy and Procurement Policy as well as other

key policies.

 Implement and execute the Source-to-Contract process to drive efficiency and

consistency across procurement activities. 

I) Potential Challenges to Mitigate:

 Obtain buy-in from diverse business stakeholders to drive process improvement

as well as alignment and execution of category strategies.

 Operate effectively in an agile and cost-competitive environment, balancing

strategic objectives with operational constraints. 

J) Key Decisions & Dimensions:

 Governance of central procurement policies and processes.

 Develop and execute category strategies with business stakeholder support.

 Translate business requirements into actionable category needs.  

The Candidate

 Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 15 years’ experience in procurement

management including a minimum of 5 years of managerial experience 

 Excellent team player with exceptional communication skills.

 Demonstrated ability to convey concise messages to influence change and to gain

consensus across functional groups 



 Strong leadership and people management skills with proven experience in

leading and developing procurement teams. 

 Expertise in strategic category management, supplier relationship

management and contract negotiation. 

 Proficiency in inventory management principles and practices. 

 Ability to carry out the responsibilities effectively 

 Ability to be activated during off-office hours for emergency work exigencies 

Interested professionals are to submit their applications and CVs in MS Word format

stating current and expected salary packages to [email protected] as an

expression of their interest. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.