Vice President, Procurement Business Partner
Core
Senior procurement leader shaping strategy and governance across a regional network of partner banks in Singapore.
Role type
Senior IC procurement business partner (strategic)
Builds
Regional procurement standards, commercial arrangements, and governance frameworks for partner banks
Domain
Financial services / Banking / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> strategic sourcing support and cost optimization initiatives
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, stakeholder influence without direct authority, cost optimization, risk mitigation, demand aggregation, regulatory compliance, technology procurement
Preferred skills
Master's degree or CIPS certification, experience in international/regulated sectors, advanced analytical thinking
Technologies
Market engagement tools, tendering platforms, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Develop engagement plans and governance frameworks for partner banks; Build trusted relationships with leadership teams to influence procurement decisions; Coordinate with Head Office and global teams to align sourcing activities; Provide strategic sourcing support across technology and other spend categories; Identify opportunities to aggregate demand across partner banks; Drive cost optimization, risk reduction, and supplier consolidation; Oversee complex procurement initiatives from planning to implementation; Advise on procurement policy and local regulatory requirements; Support supplier performance management and risk escalation; Mentor colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives.