Manager, Procurement

Location: Singapore - Woodlands - NorthTech

Company

hirify.global develops genomic technology that enables discoveries in human health, including early disease detection, diagnosis, and new treatment options.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Direct Purchasing team through performance objectives, workload management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Oversee end-to-end purchasing operations, including PR-to-PO conversion, purchase orders, supplier confirmations, delivery tracking, master data, and issue resolution.
• Manage supply risks, supplier delivery performance, material shortages, recovery plans, operational escalations, and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Establish purchasing KPIs covering PO execution, supplier delivery, shortages, inventory health, master data accuracy, and compliance.
• Support supplier agreements, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, new product introductions, acquisitions, and site transfers.
• Drive operational excellence through process standardization, system enhancements, automation, analytics, AI-enabled solutions, quality controls, and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in end-to-end direct purchasing, supply chain management, and supplier performance management in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading purchasing teams, managing performance, developing talent, and driving operational accountability.
• Experience managing supplier delivery performance, supply assurance, material shortages, and operational escalations.
• Strong proficiency in SAP purchasing processes, purchasing master data management, reporting, and digital purchasing solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of supplier cost structures, inventory management, working capital, and supply chain financial performance.
• Ability to manage pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines, changing priorities, and independent judgment while demonstrating integrity and reliability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• At least 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, domestically and internationally, as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on belonging, openness, collaboration, and alternative perspectives.
• Employee Resource Groups provide career development, cultural awareness, and social responsibility opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employment and commitment to pay equity regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.
• Background checks may be conducted after a conditional offer, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Generative AI is prohibited during the application and interview process.

Hiring process

• Background checks may apply to applicants receiving a conditional offer.
• The position remains posted until a final candidate is selected or enough qualified applications are received.