Interim Procurement Manager

Short Professional Job Description

Lead strategic procurement operations on a fixed-term contract, driving cost optimisation, supplier performance, and procurement governance across multiple categories. Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, manage high-value procurement projects, and partner with senior stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, mitigate supplier risks, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations across multiple categories and business units.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans to improve cost efficiency and maximise commercial value.
• Manage competitive tenders, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and procurement approvals.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance, service quality, and delivery reliability.
• Advise senior management on procurement strategy, sourcing decisions, and supplier risk management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee contract management, procurement documentation, audit readiness, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process automation, and procurement transformation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to align purchasing with business objectives.
• Prepare procurement performance reports, savings analyses, and management recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3 - 4 years of public-sector procurement experience for the advertised PERSOL APAC role.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement policies, IM (Procurement), and the GeBIZ procurement platform.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-value procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Excellent supplier negotiation, contract management, and commercial analysis skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver results within a fixed-term contract.

Pay: $12,000.00 - $16,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Downtown Core