Head of Procurement & Strategic Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Group-wide procurement strategies to improve cost efficiency, supplier performance, and purchasing leverage across subsidiaries.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers, vendors, OEMs, and technology partners to secure strategic partnerships and commercial value.
• Consolidate purchasing activities where beneficial to achieve economies of scale and strengthen procurement governance.
• Build long-term vendor, OEM, and technology partnerships to enhance the Group's competitiveness and solution capabilities.
• Evaluate supplier technologies, product innovations, and partnership opportunities to support business growth.
• Analyse product profitability, ROI, and market potential to identify higher-margin product and solution offerings.
• Work closely with engineering, sales, and business units to improve solution competitiveness and support commercialisation of new offerings.
• Support the strategic development of the Kulai manufacturing facility, including OEM manufacturing opportunities, new product lines, and supply chain integration.
• Assist in strategic initiatives such as Industrial Park and Data Centre development, including partner engagement, feasibility assessment, and commercial collaboration.
• Conduct market, competitor, and technology trend analysis to support Group-level strategic planning and decision-making.
• Support the COO and senior leadership team on key commercial, procurement, manufacturing, and growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 12-18 years of leadership experience in engineering, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, or technology-related sectors.
• Strong experience in procurement strategy, vendor management, commercial strategy, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven track record in negotiating large supplier, vendor, OEM, or technology partnership agreements.
• Experience in product, solution, or business portfolio development within technical industries.
• Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or regional business operations will be an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse margins, ROI, market trends, and business opportunities.
• Strategic, hands-on, and able to work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple business units.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Chinese clients who can converse in Mandarin only
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• Jeslyn Tan
• Deputy Consulting Director (APAC)
• Reg no.: R21101247 | EA No: 13C6684
• Our shortlisting process takes 3 working days, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not hear from us within this period, your application was not shortlisted. We encourage you to continue your job search, and we will contact you should a suitable opportunity arise. We wish you all the best.

Additional Information

Position: Head of Procurement & Strategic Partnerships Location: Bukit Batok Working hours: 5 Days Work Week - 8.30AM to 5.30PM Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $12,000 + AWS + Variable Bonus + 14 Days of Annual leave Duration: Perm Industry: ACMV

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