Procurement Lead (Chemicals)

• Join a global industry leader
• Partner directly with senior regional leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational organisation within the chemical manufacturing and specialty materials sector, with a strong global presence and a reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable growth.

Job Description

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct and indirect spend categories across Asia.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management for key spend areas.
• Establish strong supplier partnerships while driving commercial improvements and performance standards.
• Deliver measurable savings through category management, cost optimisation, demand management, and working capital initiatives.
• Ensure supply continuity through proactive risk management, supplier diversification, and contingency planning.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, finance, and senior business leaders on procurement-related initiatives.
• Strengthen procurement governance, digitalisation, ESG compliance, and capability development across country teams.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimally 10 years of procurement experience within an international industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven success managing both direct and indirect procurement categories.
• Strong track record delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing and complex contract negotiations.
• Experience working across multiple Asian markets and managing regional supplier networks.
• Strong commercial, financial, and supplier risk management capabilities.
• Experience operating within matrix organisations and influencing senior stakeholders across functions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement platforms, spend analysis tools, and procurement governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, build processes, and establish procurement best practices.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape a regional procurement function with significant autonomy.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making across Asia.
• Ownership of a sizeable procurement portfolio with direct impact on business performance.
• Regional role covering multiple countries and diverse supplier markets.
• Career progression opportunities within a globally recognised multinational organisation.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Contact

Kimberly Choo (Lic No.: R22109855 / EA No.: 18S9099)

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Phone number

+65 6533 2777

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