Executive, Procurement & Contracts Management

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Integrated Urban Solutions

Play a role in building smart and sustainable cities! With over 30 years of experience, we transform raw land into thriving developments across Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. As a key growth engine, our Integrated Urban Solutions segment strives to be Asia’s fastest-growing industrial solutions provider. By delivering efficient energy solutions and pioneering innovative water resource management, we enable the growth of vibrant, future-ready communities.

Position: Executive, Procurement & Contracts Management

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Sourcing and Vendor Management:

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality, and pricing to ensure the best value for the company.
• Manage and revalidate supplier prequalification and registration in Sembcorp system.
• Negotiate contracts and establish favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Create and onboard new vendors, ensuring compliance with internal and external policies.
• Perform thorough due diligence checks on major or preferred vendors to mitigate risk and ensure long term partnership sustainability.

Purchase Order Processing:

• Assist with PR/PO matters in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures.
• Support the development of continuous process improvements through regular analysis of procurement activities.

Procurement Systems and Process Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact (PIC) for all procurement-related systems, ensuring smooth integration and operation across platforms.
• Work with colleagues from the Group Procurement to fine-tune existing procurement processes, identifying and implementing improvements that optimize system functionality.
• Manage the ongoing administration of procurement systems, ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with IT and Group Procurement to troubleshoot system issues, ensure continuous system upgrades.
• Provide training and support to internal users, ensure effective use of procurement systems.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and resolve any discrepancies or quality issues with suppliers promptly, ensuring products and services meet the organization’s standards.
• Ensure procurement activities compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory requirements.

Supplier Relations:

• Build and maintain positive, long term relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and ensure reliability.
• Timely address any supplier-related issues or concerns related to deliveries, quality, or pricing.

Cost Optimization:

• Work closely with project teams and business development teams to explore cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk purchases, alternative suppliers, process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement spending without compromising quality or service standards.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide regular reports on procurement activities, vendor performance, and cost savings to senior management.
• Conduct data analysis to monitor procurement performance, identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualification, Skills, and Experience

• Diploma in Building, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or its equivalent with minimally 5 years’ procurement management experience in similar capacity
• Proven experience in procurement and contracts management
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement systems and experience with ERP or procurement platforms.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment while managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• SAP S4 Hana and GEP system experience preferred.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!