Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost and spend analysis across indirect category spend to identify opportunities for aggressive cost reduction
- Conduct category-by-category reviews to prioritise areas for savings delivery and margin improvement
- Develop and execute RFP strategies tailored to each category under review
- Review and evaluate supplier responses against commercial and technical criteria
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure improved pricing, terms, and value
- Work closely with the consulting team to devise and implement margin improvement initiatives across the program
- Support the existing program team in delivering measurable, large-scale cost reduction outcomes
Requirements
- 10 to 15 years of strategic procurement experience, including significant category management exposure across multiple indirect categories (both IT and non-IT)
- Demonstrated experience managing more than one indirect category, rather than a single category specialism
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale cost reduction and margin improvement projects
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple category workstreams concurrently
- Experience developing RFP strategies, evaluating supplier responses, and leading supplier negotiations
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, while collaborating effectively within a consulting team environment
As this position needs to be filled as soon as possible, we can only proceed with candidates who are eligible to start working immediately in Singapore without sponsorship.
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, if you do not receive a response within 14 days, please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.
About us
Ethos BeathChapman (EBC) is an award-winning executive search and recruitment consultancy helping organisations hire exceptional talent and build high-performing teams.
Founded in Sydney in 2005, EBC has since expanded across Asia-Pacific and Europe, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, London, and Manila, partnering with leading organisations to deliver tailored talent solutions built on integrity, expertise, and partnership.
Interested parties please get in touch with Rob via rob.wisdom@ethosbc.com
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