Total 5 lead buyer job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in singapore singapore

• With the support of Global Procurement, develop the strategic sourcing plan & robust category management to drive cost improvement through strategic sourcing and effective negotiation.
• Drive procurement strategy for indirect procurement categories (Professional Services, IT, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, Meetings, etc).
• Establish trusted business partner relationships, provide effective business support to ensure quality of supply at optimum Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with optimized business results including supply assurance, cost, quality, service, innovation & sustainability.
• Implement performance monitoring systems to ensure supplier compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead Supplier Selection Activities and drives supply base optimization. Lead negotiations and complete contracts with complex suppliers. 
• Provide input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operation strategies.
• Lead and drive the implementation of Coupa and the P2P process across Asian countries, ensuring alignment with the global approach.
• Define standard operating procedures for Asia’s sourcing process and ensure strong adoption.
• Monitor “Procure-to-Pay” end-to-end tools and processes, recommend and implement changes and improvement on a continuous basis to optimize workflows, reduce administrative burden and ensure compliant procurement practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with global procurement counterparts to ensure alignment with global procurement strategies and take the lead on certain global spend categories.
• Engage with regional teams, such as finance and operations, to support procurement initiatives

Job Description Global Procurement  

G10 – Global Procurement Lead: PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS 

Functional overview 

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.  

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.  

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.  

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.  

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.  

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.  

Job title 

Global Procurement Lead: PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS 

Qualification criteria  

·                University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)   

·                Proficiency in English 

·                7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in Procurement Operations 

·                International experience from multinational company  

·                Experience from an above-market role 

·                5+ years of proven managerial experience 

·                Procurement platform/-s experience 

·                Advanced level of MS Office Suite 

Reporting to  

Global Procurement Director ​for EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS 

Main interfaces 

Internally 

Senior leadership teams across the globe 

Externally 

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities  

Main purpose of the job  

The Global Procurement Lead for Procurement Operations will be responsible for implementing the purpose, vision, and strategies of Procurement, as well as establishing governance structures. They will provide leadership to the Global Procurement team, ensuring the successful execution of operational goals and key performance indicators. Promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among regions, fostering a team spirit, and implementing the Global Procurement People strategy will be essential. The Lead will monitor adherence to governance, policies, and processes, safeguarding company assets and reputation. Building strong stakeholder relationships, managing budgets, and driving operational excellence are key responsibilities, along with continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and leading global procurement operations. Additionally, they will manage the Procurement cost centre, analyse cost effectiveness, and identify saving opportunities to ensure financial well-being. 

Accountabilities and deliverables   

1.           Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance. 

2.           Provide leadership to the respective Global Procurement team and oversee the definition, implementation and successful execution of global procurement operations goals and KPIs. 

3.           Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge. 

4.           Ensure implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being). 

5.           Monitor adherence to defined governance, policies and processes. 

6.           Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures. 

7.           Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation. 

8.           Advocate and foster Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects. 

9.           Support the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies. 

10.         Represent Procurement in relevant committees and governance bodies and ensure alignment across procurement processes. 

11.         Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities, particularly those related to POC. 

12.         Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance, particularly those related to POC. 

13.         Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs. 

14.         Manage Procurement cost centre, perform cost control activities, analyse cost effectiveness and define saving opportunities with the aim to ensure appropriate cost-performance-ratio and financial well-being of the function.  

15.         Lead Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems. 

16.         Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.  

17.         Lead Procurement operations with a global scope. 

Procurement functional competencies  

Competency Level 

1.           Strategic Sourcing and Contracting - Foundation 

2.           Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Foundation 

3.           Risk Management and Governance - Foundation 

4.           Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Foundation 

5.           Process Excellence - Advanced 

Leadership competencies 

Competency Level 

1.            Systemic thinking - Advanced  

2.           Collaborative Command  - Advanced 

3.           Change Leadership - Advanced 

4.           Fosters Culture - Advanced 

5.           Learning Leader - Advanced 

6.           Purpose-driven leader - Advanced 

7.           Steward for stakeholders - Advanced 

8.           Advocates Asahi - Advanced 

9.           Communication Agility - Advanced 

Competitive salary package.

Health, Life and Dental coverage.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Job Description Global Procurement  

Global Procurement Lead: Upstream Processes 

Functional overview 

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.  

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.  

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.  

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.  

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.  

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.  

Job title 

Global Procurement Lead: Upstream Processes 

Reporting to : Global Business Process Owner 

Main interfaces 

Internally 

Global, Regional and Local Procurement teams, Asahi Ariba Network, Procurement Senior leadership teams across the globe 

Externally 

Suppliers (e.g., SAP Ariba) / other procurement organization / local authorities  

Main purpose of the job  

The Global Procurement Lead for Upstream Processes will provide leadership to the Global Procurement function in particular to the Source-To-Contract, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Risk management and potentially other upstream service lines and related to Procurement, ensuring the successful execution of functional goals. He/She will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between regions and GPO, support the implementation of new target operating model, and ensure compliance with governance, policies, processes and ways of working, including the right level of utilization of upstream procurement tools. Additionally, the role involves advocating for sustainable procurement and innovation, and driving continuous improvement (people, process, platform, data). The Global Procurement Lead will drive operational excellence in Procurement, but will also contribute to technical competency frameworks, and lead the design and implementation of functional KPIs on a global scale.   

Accountabilities and deliverables   

• Provide leadership to the respective Global Procurement team(s) and oversee the definition, implementation and successful execution of functional goals in harmonized way primarily with respect to Upstream processes (including their impact on people, platform and data).   

• Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge. 

• Support implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being). 

• Design and implement adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes. Monitor process and platform adoption rate and initiate actions needed to ensure users do not bypass the target operating model. 

• Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.  

• Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation. 

• Advocate and foster Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects. 

• Support the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies. 

• Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs. 

• Lead Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems for effective performance management and control primarily with respect to Upstream processes. 

• Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks primarily with respect to the .areas of high performing Procurement Digital framework supporting Upstream processes. 

• Support Procurement operations with a global scope. 

• Facilitate the design and implementation of a Procurement technical competency framework for Procurement, including the delivery of relevant process and system trainings. Proactively identify and disseminate new operational methods and system knowledge across the Global Procurement community to foster engagement, communication, adoption, and compliance. 

• Support data management and relevant reporting processes. 

• Support globally the design and implementation of Procurement functional KPIs. 
• Lead globally the design and implementation of non-compliance management. 

Qualification criteria  

• University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)   
• Proficiency in English 
• 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement  
• International experience from multinational company  
• Experience from an above-market role 
• Procurement platform/-s experience  
• Advanced level of MS Office Suite

Procurement functional competencies  

Competency Level 

1. Category management - Advanced 
2. Strategic Sourcing and Contracting - Advanced 
3. Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Advanced 
4. Risk Management and Governance - Foundation 
5. Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Foundation 
6. Process Excellence - Advanced 

Competitive salary package.

Health, Life and Dental coverage.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.

As Marketplace Inventory Lead, You are a key contributor to our merchandising unit, focused on driving our assortment strategy, availability and profit on marketplaces in close collaboration with the Merchandising Managers and key stakeholders from the marketplace team. You will play a critical role in ensuring product availability, reducing carrying costs, and maximizing operational efficiency and driving a profitable sales result in our marketplaces. You will work cross functionally mainly but not limited to the stakeholders within the regional merchandising team, Marketplace team & logistics team.

You are customer and sales-driven professional with a strategic mindset. You are a detail-oriented professional with expertise in inventory management, data analysis, and with a strong supply chain understanding. You thrive working in a fast pace, in and agile environment. You are natural team player that strives to foster collaboration across channels, roles and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the product strategy by allocating the correct products and stock to our marketplaces . Support in setting the product strategy (connected to our overall brand plan and marketplace strategy) for the marketplaces in the region in close collaboration with the Merchandising Managers, Digital Merchandising Leads, Key account Leads and Marketplace Manager
• Support with input to the commercial business analysts and commercial merchandising managers to ensure we drive a strong product offer activation in our marketplaces through commercial planning.
• Follow up and optimize inventory targets, contribution for warehouse and connected marketplaces to maximize sales results.
• Coordinate and drive the overall sales and profit evaluation from a product perspective on our marketplaces in close collaboration with.
• Evaluate the product performance of marketplaces and drive initiatives to further improve our assortment

As Inventory Optimization Lead, you are a key contributor to our merchandising unit, focused on achieving the optimal balance between inventory levels and customer demand between markets, warehouses and selling channels. You will play a critical role in ensuring product availability, reducing carrying costs, and maximizing operational efficiency as well as drive efficient regional demand fulfilment, spurring sales growth. You work cross functionally mainly but not limited to the stakeholders within the regional merch-team & logistic team.

You are customer and sales-driven professional with a strategic mindset. You are a detail-oriented professional with expertise in inventory management, data analysis, and with a strong supply chain understanding. You thrive working in a fast pace, in and agile environment. You are natural team player that strives to foster collaboration across channels, roles and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for overall allocation, you execute strategy, ways of working and is accountable for execution of initial allocation parameters to be correctly set at all times. You own and drive PM level execution and follow up of allocation parameters.
• You drive inventory optimization through following up on inventory targets for warehouse, store segments and support with actionable direction e.g replenishment and push strategy, setting deliver schedules to store with logistics counterpart, monitor and improve stock accuracy by supporting RFID routines.
• Execute, monitor and follow up on system set-ups to secure warehouse stock composition, optimize SKU and enable stocking and storage management in collaboration with demand & supply unit, merchandise managers and logistics.
• Optimize supple to minimize constrains and driver impacting sales in line with inventory optimization strategy as well as monitor and act on inbound/ outbound garment flow to support logistic planning.
• Follow up on execution of framework for prioritization of articles for allocation to secure commerciality in stores.