General Manager - Procurement & Subcontracting

Location: Gul Road (company transport provided from various locations - Bukit Batok/Boon Lay/Choa Chu Kang/Jurong East/Woodlands/Serangoon)

Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 5.30pm)

Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to S$14,000 Monthly Basic Salary + Performance Bonus + 18 Days' Annual Leave + Staff Benefits + Medical Benefits

Duration: Permanent

Industry: Marine & Offshore Engineering

Main Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the Procurement and Subcontracting Departments, ensuring operational efficiency and commercial effectiveness.

Develop and implement procurement and subcontracting strategies aligned with business objectives and project requirements.

Oversee procurement and subcontracting activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual obligations and commercial requirements.

Review purchase orders, subcontracting work orders, vendor evaluations and recommendations.

Lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing, favourable contractual terms, quality and timely delivery.

Identify, evaluate and develop relationships with new suppliers and subcontractors to strengthen sourcing capabilities.

Monitor departmental performance, procurement costs and operational efficiency, implementing improvements where necessary.

Establish and enhance procurement and subcontracting systems, policies and processes to improve productivity and internal controls.

Collaborate with project teams and other departments to resolve procurement, subcontracting and commercial issues.

Provide procurement cost information and commercial support to the Estimating Department during tender preparation.

Lead departmental manpower planning, staff development, training and succession planning.

Monitor market trends, supplier developments and industry practices to identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities.

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

At least 12 years of relevant experience in procurement and subcontracting management, preferably within the marine, offshore, shipbuilding or engineering industry.

At least 5 years of managerial or departmental leadership experience.

Strong knowledge of procurement processes, subcontracting arrangements, vendor management and contract negotiations.

Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with procurement management systems.

Email to: abby.pang@searchpersonnel.com.sg for more information.