Key Responsibilities
Regional Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
- Act as regional lead for APAC within the global sourcing and procurement function
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies in alignment with global and country stakeholders
- Drive procurement initiatives across corporate real estate, facilities, and project services
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFQ, RFI, RFP, negotiation, and contracting
- Develop procurement strategies for facilities management and office/branch projects
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, standardization, and efficiency improvements
- Benchmark costs across sites, countries, and categories using analytical data
Vendor Management & Contract Governance
- Manage supplier selection, onboarding, development, and performance evaluation
- Establish and manage AMC and maintenance contracts with service providers
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements to ensure best commercial outcomes
- Consolidate vendor base to achieve economies of scale and cost efficiency
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety, HSSE, and organizational standards
- Implement strong contract management and risk mitigation frameworks
- Monitor supplier performance and address operational or contractual risks
Financial Management & Cost Control
- Manage procurement budgets and monitor regional spend
- Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives
- Analyze expenditure patterns to identify efficiency opportunities
- Support financial planning and forecasting for procurement operations
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Collaborate with global, regional, and country procurement teams
- Engage with senior client stakeholders across APAC region
- Present procurement insights, performance reports, and market intelligence
- Ensure alignment of procurement strategy with business and client objectives
Process Improvement & Innovation
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and operations
- Introduce new sourcing ideas, market practices, and procurement innovations
- Enhance turnaround time and streamline procurement workflows
- Support adoption of sustainability initiatives in sourcing (circularity, renewables, etc.)
Market Intelligence & Analytics
- Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to support sourcing decisions
- Track vendor capabilities, pricing trends, and emerging market solutions
- Provide data-driven insights for strategic decision-making
Team & Operational Management
- Supervise procurement teams and coordinate multi-country operations
- Ensure smooth execution of procurement strategies across APAC regions
- Guide teams in vendor negotiations and contract execution
