Senior Procurement Manager (NPI) (Chemical Industry) #JTL - Toa Payoh

This role is embedded in a high-tech, IP-sensitive environment and requires close collaboration with Technology Development and Business Units to support new product development from early-stage ideation through to industrialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to R&D and Business Units, aligning procurement strategy with innovation roadmaps and application-driven product development.
• Identify and qualify novel suppliers and technologies for mid- to long-term innovation projects (typically 2–10 years from market launch).
• Conduct global market scouting through supplier networks, trade fairs, and digital platforms to identify emerging technologies and materials.

• Ensure full alignment of supplier selection with the Global Category Strategy and procurement governance standards.
• Lead risk mitigation during the sourcing process through robust contract negotiation, including clauses for IP protection, supply continuity, and liability management.
• Avoid single-source dependencies by proactively identifying and qualifying alternative suppliers and technologies.
• Ensure all suppliers meet company's qualification standards (e.g., CoC, Ecovadis, ISO) or are developed to meet them.

• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers, including those with strong market positions or unique technologies, to secure favorable terms.
• Draft and manage cooperation agreements, memorandums of understanding, and business development contracts with a focus on long-term collaboration and business continuity.

• Collaborate with Technology Development teams on early-stage technology scouting and feasibility assessments.
• Partner with Business Units to ensure procurement strategies align with application-specific product development and commercialization goals.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across procurement, R&D, and product development to foster innovation and accelerate time-to-market.

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support patent coordination and government project declarations where applicable.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Procurement, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in raw materials or chemicals.
• Strong negotiation skills, especially in high-risk or monopolistic supplier scenarios.

Interested candidates please send in your resume to:

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