We are partnering exclusively with an international Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials manufacturer that is building a new manufacturing hub in Singapore as the anchor of its Asia-Pacific growth. The business serves fast-growing sectors including e-mobility, energy storage and electronics.

This is not a role for someone looking to inherit a ready-made function. Our client is looking for a seasoned Procurement Head with a start-up mindset: an experienced procurement expert who knows the final picture, can set up procurement from day one, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while the plant comes to life.

You will own procurement for the Singapore site end to end, build the Asian supplier base from the ground up, with China as the key sourcing market, and grow with the business into a broader regional leadership role as operations scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Function Set-Up: Build the procurement function from scratch, including processes, policies, supplier base and systems, with the pace and pragmatism of a start-up.
• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers across Asia for raw materials, packaging, consumables and plant requirements, with a strong focus on China.
• Supplier Development: Lead supplier qualification, audits and capability building, turning new suppliers into reliable long-term partners.
• Commercial Negotiation: Own negotiations on price, terms, lead times and supply agreements, balancing cost, quality and supply security.
• Plant Start-Up Support: Run day-to-day procurement during the plant establishment and ramp-up phase, including requisitions, purchase orders, expediting and delivery tracking.
• Supply Risk & Continuity: Map the supply market, build alternative sources and put mitigation plans in place to protect production.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Technical and Finance teams, and with global procurement leadership.
• Growing the Function: Shape the regional procurement strategy and build the team as the business expands across Asia-Pacific.