Asia Procurement Director

6 days ago


Singapore SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL ASIA PTE. LTD. Full time

SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL ASIA PTE. LTD.

This role is responsible for developing strategic sourcing plans and robust category management to drive cost improvements through strategic sourcing and effective negotiation in the Asian market.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with Global Procurement to develop procurement strategies for indirect procurement categories such as Professional Services, IT, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, Meetings, etc.
  • Establishing trusted business partner relationships with suppliers to ensure quality of supply at optimum Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with optimized business results including supply assurance, cost, quality, service, innovation & sustainability.
  • Implementing performance monitoring systems to ensure supplier compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Leading Supplier Selection Activities and driving supply base optimization, negotiating contracts with complex suppliers, and providing input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies.
  • Developing and implementing Coupa and the P2P process across Asian countries, ensuring alignment with the global approach.
  • Defining standard operating procedures for Asia's sourcing process and ensuring strong adoption.
  • Monitoring 'Procure-to-Pay' end-to-end tools and processes, recommending and implementing changes and improvements to optimize workflows, reduce administrative burden, and ensure compliant procurement practices.
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Collaborating with global procurement counterparts to ensure alignment with global procurement strategies and taking the lead on certain global spend categories.
  • Engaging with regional teams, such as finance and operations, to support procurement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have experience in strategic sourcing, negotiation, sustainability, cost management, purchasing, strategy, procurement, team leadership, strategic sourcing, cash flow, and sourcing.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum

We offer a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.



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