Job Description

Join our leading Medical Devices Manufacturer as a Senior Manager Purchasing based in the southern region.

• Lead and develop a distributed purchasing team of 9-10 buyers across Singapore and Johor, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with business goals.
• Manage 3 part-time tactical buyers in Singapore, 6 buyers at the Johor plant providing remote procurement support.
• Provide strong leadership through coaching, performance management, and succession planning, building a capable and high-performing team.
• Drive purchasing optimization and organizational transformation initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, responsiveness, and overall service quality.
• Partner closely with plant operations, category managers, and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement activities with strategic objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end purchasing operations for both direct and indirect materials, ensuring achievement of cost, quality, and delivery performance targets.
• Supervise the indirect procurement function in Johor, ensuring consistent processes and alignment with global indirect procurement leadership and standards.
• Maintain compliance and process standardization across all indirect procurement activities.
• Leverage SAP to manage procurement execution, spend analysis, and performance reporting.
• Utilize RR/Winchill systems to generate data-driven insights, monitor key metrics, and prioritize procurement activities effectively.
• Ensure data accuracy, visibility, and transparency across regional procurement operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that drive cost savings, supplier performance, and operational excellence.
• Support change management and digital transformation programs to modernize and optimize procurement operations.
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and ethical and regulatory standards.

Work in a top tier company in the industryBe in a position to drive growth, change management & continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, including 3-5 years in a leadership role managing multi-site teams.
• Proven expertise in SAP (mandatory).
• Hands-on experience using RR/Winchill and analytics tools for reporting and prioritization.
• Strong background in direct and indirect purchasing within a manufacturing or technology-driven industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through organizational transformation and process optimization.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.

A prominent Mediacal Devices Manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Purchasing to join their team in the Sourthern Region. With a goal to become the market leader, the company has consistently innovated and grown. As part of their expansion, they are looking for a skilled Senior Manager Purchasing to strengthen their team.

• Attractive salary package with great perks and benefits.
• Well-established organisation with great career progression.
• Opportunity to make an organisational impact with people initiatives

Skills Required