Procurement Manager

Roles & Responsibility
• Support the China Procurement Lead in developing and executing procurement strategies for large-scale
greenfield pharmaceutical projects.
• Partner closely with the Procurement Lead 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 process equipment, 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 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.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
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 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.
• 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.