Specialist, Supply Chain Procurement, ROA

JOB TITLE: SPECIALIST, SUPPLY CHAIN PROCUREMENT, ROA

ORG UNIT NAME: SHARED SERVICES

LOCATION: SINGAPORE

JOB PURPOSE

The position is responsible for the internal category within the Regional Procurement of Logistics Services (Marine Hub, Storage (Polymer/Chemical), Air/Sea/Land Freight, 3PL/4PL, Documentation, and Contractors) for Polymer, Chemical, Agri-Nutrients, Polyurethane, and Specialty products. Rest of Asia (ROA) Regional geography include Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia exclude China, Oceania and Indian Subcontinent with growth aspirations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the Regional Supply Chain Procurement Strategy for ROA through collaboration with stakeholders in order to capture maximum value and synergies
• Provide consultancy to stakeholders in developing and refining their Scope of Work to the best practice in market, thus resulting in a positive impact to overall SABIC bottom line
• Work with stakeholders to standardize and simplify their Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the vendors
• Challenge existing business concepts that are under Sole or Single source
• Develop a thorough understanding of the business needs and act with sense-of-urgency
• Manage change management through influence, knowledge and internal cross-functional teams within the business and function
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity program on critical services to minimize the disruption to SABIC operation
• Coordinate internal needs with external market and suppliers for rapid response in a dynamic market
• Enable and champion a do-it-right-the-first-time frame of business – lead by example regarding compliance to legislation, standards and company requirements
• Manage and ensure compliance in all aspects of the procurement process with knowledge sharing to stakeholders
• Minimize overall Supply Chain Risks through conformance with Procurement Policy; upholding EHSS standard and code of ethics with Supply Chain service providers and business partners
• Manage supplier performance with stakeholders; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained
• Coordinate all activity with legal and Global/Regional Procurement teams to ensure robust strategies, contracts, KPI’s and continuous Improvement initiatives are in place and functional for Supply Chain
• Support the Tender by working with stakeholders in generating the realistic and stretch Target Rate
• Identify Value Creation opportunities beyond the procurement category
• Assist the stakeholders to resolve the invoice rate dispute with the vendor
• Collaborate with external category peer to develop improvement plan for vendors
• Resolve the non-fulfillment services and contract dispute with the vendor to honor their contractual obligation
• Assist with special projects as assigned or requested.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering (preferably Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical), Industrial Management or Economics or equivalent industry experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Logistics.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in supply chain related roles, with a minimum of 9 years’ procurement experience in procurement of logistics services, supply chain management, or similar areas within Asia
• Proficient in SAP and Ariba will be an advantage
• Effective negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong level of quantitative, analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision quality