Director, Cost Engineering

Location: Singapore; hybrid work with an average of 3 days per week in the office

Company

hirify.global is a global company focused on creating products and experiences that inspire children's creativity, curiosity, and imagination.

What you will do

• Lead global procurement operations, a diverse team, and strategic category planning across international markets.
• Develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and negotiate agreements balancing cost, quality, innovation, and resilience.
• Oversee global cross-functional procurement projects, change initiatives, and continuous performance improvement.
• Use digital tools, data analytics, and business intelligence to improve cost transparency and procurement decisions.
• Integrate sustainability, ethical sourcing, compliance, and supplier accountability into procurement practices.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while aligning procurement initiatives with senior leadership and corporate goals.

Requirements

• Experience leading procurement strategies, category management, and strategic sourcing across international markets.
• Ability to lead a team and manage senior stakeholders across functions.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, project management, and change management capabilities.
• Experience using data analytics and digital tools to support procurement and cost-management decisions.
• Ability to manage sustainability, social responsibility, compliance, and supply chain risk requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workplace policy with an assigned primary office, store, or factory location.
• Enhanced paid family care leave.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Wellbeing resources, benefits, and community-building opportunities.
• Colleague discount from the first day and an eligible performance-based bonus scheme.
• Inclusive culture focused on creativity, diversity, belonging, and children's rights.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be amended or withdrawn before the advertised closing date.
• Hybrid policy and role eligibility are discussed during the recruitment process.