Procurement Manager

Wood Singapore is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager - Capex Equipment to support the delivery of a landmark greenfield pharmaceutical facility project. This role is critical in driving procurement strategies, managing high-value equipment purchases, and ensuring robust vendor and contract execution for a complex, fast-paced capital project.

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The Role

Responsible to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure procurement activities meet project timelines, cost targets, and compliance standards.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Support the Procurement Director in developing and executing procurement strategies for a large-scale greenfield pharmaceutical project. 
• Partner closely with the Procurement Director and cross-functional stakeholders to define, develop, and execute capital procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and corporate governance.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for high-value equipment, with a focus on process equipment in a regulated environment.
• Manage high-value contract negotiations and ensure commercial and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive cost efficiencies and ensure value for money through strong negotiation skills and strategic sourcing.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and performance management.
• Oversee and manage procurement processes in SAP and Coupa, ensuring timely vendor onboarding, issuance of POs and reporting.
• Contribute to effective risk management, supplier performance management, and resolution of contractual disputes.
• Ensure procurement practices meet all regulatory, EHS, and corporate compliance standards.
• Engage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including EPCM/CM contractors, engineering consultants, and major equipment suppliers.

Essential

• Minimum 10 years of relevant procurement experience, including at least 5 years in capital project procurement
• Proven experience supporting major pharmaceutical capital projects, preferably within a multinational environment
• Deep understanding of process equipment procurement, with preference for pharma-grade equipment and systems
• Proven track records on low-cost country sourcing from China and other Asian countries
• Intensive experience in managing the entire process equipment purchase cycle from specification development, pre-qualification, selection, expediting, customs clearance, FAT, SAT, commissioning and start-up
• Strong exposure to global project teams and working effectively across time zones with colleagues and vendors internationally
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favourable outcomes
• High degree of resilience, results orientation, and ability to work in high-pressure environments with competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience managing high-value contracts (US$20M or above).
• Familiarity with various project delivery models including EPCM, Construction Management (CM), and Construction Management at Risk (CMaR).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex vendor relationships and capital contract execution.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, multicultural, and fast-paced project environment.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Proficient in SAP, Coupa, Ariba P2P, Sourcing to Contract and Contracting modules.