Senior Manager, Procurement Indirect APAC
Core
Lead and develop a high-performing regional indirect procurement function across APAC, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational efficiency for manufacturing, engineering, and service operations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and governance frameworks for indirect spend categories including freight, logistics, construction services, consumables, IT services, and professional services.
Domain
Industrial engineering, power generation, and marine energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, contract lifecycle management, cost optimization, stakeholder management, team leadership, market intelligence, risk mitigation, compliance governance
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency, digital procurement tools, sustainability sourcing, process automation
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Define and execute APAC indirect procurement strategies; lead strategic sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes and supplier evaluations; manage complex commercial negotiations and supplier contracts; monitor supplier performance through governance frameworks and scorecards; drive procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives; build and mentor a high-performing procurement team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities