Global Senior Manager Supply Chain and Procurement

Job Description : Global Senior Manager (Supply Chain and Procurement) SINGAPORE leading FMCG MNC in Singapore. You will be reporting to the CEO with functional direction from the Head of Operations. About the Global Senior Manager (Supply Chain and Procurement) Role: This position is responsible for the development and management of supply chain and supplier relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: · Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and shipping companies/agents, and external logistics teams with which the organisation has dealings · Oversee and improve all aspects of the supply chain within the business · Manage negotiations with various players in the supply chain (i.e. suppliers, manufacturers, logistics, shipping and freight pricing) · Manage product costings leveraging fluctuations in global commodity pricing and foreign exchange rates · Oversee the team in managing administrative functions relating to customs documentation required for export and import of goods across the entire group’s business, coordinating a uniform approach to meet the group’s demands worldwide · Monitor and evaluate potential shipping services that could be of benefit to the organisation · Effectively manage and control costs and show savings across the supply chain platform · Extensive travel will be required in this role. Normal duties must be maintained and well managed whilst undertaking travel · Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers ensuring that our requirements are prioritised within their planning schedules · Work closely with the sales and marketing teams within the business to ensure product availability to meet their market needs · Ensure that availability and timing of all shipping options to and from the relevant locations · Provide relevant information to the budget team regarding product costs, shipping costs and trends, commodity pricing and fluctuations, and be able to support recommendations with relevant data · Fully conversant with all software systems utilised across the group and an in-depth knowledge of the systems used in the local and overseas shipping ports that are relevant to providing accurate and timely document and information to support the company’s shipping needs To succeed in this Global Senior Manager (Supply Chain and Procurement) role, you will need to have at least 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain operations, preferably within the FMCG space. Key Requirements: · Experience in supply chain management and knowledge in all matters relating to procurement, logistics, global commodity pricing, shipping and an understanding of port operations and documentation · Global exposure to supply chain business practices · Excellent negotiation skills and team management · Excellent knowledge of customs laws and requirements in the regions in which the company operates · Good communication skills both verbal and written · Ability to manage multiple tasks · Be effective throughout the travel requirements of the role is essential

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