Procurement Specialist - APAC

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist based in Singapore to manage our general service category. As an individual contributor, you will play a crucial role in driving regional procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment across APAC region.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on managing the Workplace Services category, ensuring smooth business operation in relevant service domain.
• Build category intelligence and insights by conducting deep-dive sourcing analysis and understanding the local market.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive RFPs, select qualified suppliers to support business needs, and resolve purchasing issues.
• Provide end-to-end procurement support, including the P2P process (PR-Contract-PO-Payment), contract negotiation, and execution.
• Develop a robust, qualified vendor pool and conduct supplier performance management, including annual reviews and rate card renegotiations.
• Drive procurement efficiency and implement best practices by creating contract frameworks, rate cards, and catalog management.
• Establish a constructive and sustainable partnership with key business stakeholders and acquire an in-depth understanding of the business units supported.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency (written and verbal) is required to collaborate with stakeholders based in Japan.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.
• Fast learner with high adaptability to a fast-changing and matrix environment.
• Strong logical and creative thinking skills, with the passion for challenging the status quo.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Execution mindset with flexibility and speed; Strong sense of responsibility and ownership with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.