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Category Sourcing Manager (Direct Sourcing)

Singapore Permanent SG$90,000 - SG$120,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, supplier management expertise and a passion for driving cost efficiencies and supply chain resilience. This is a highly collaborative individual contributor role.
  • Competitive salary and employee benefits.
  • Performance-based variable bonus.

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable global MNC. They are for seeking for a strategic and analytical Category Sourcing Manager to lead direct spend sourcing initiatives across the apparel categories.

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end documentation processes for international shipments of mining commodities (e.g., copper, cobalt, iron ore, etc.)
  • Ensure timely preparation, accuracy and completeness of all trade documentations.
  • Oversee compliance with relevant international trade laws and regulations.
  • Act as the liaison between traders, logistics, freight forwarders, banks, suppliers and customers to coordinate and troubleshoot document related issues
  • Monitor and implement changes in global trade regulations impacting the company's import/export operations
  • Maintain and improve documentation control systems, SOPs and audit trails for internal and regulatory compliance



The Successful Applicant

  • Minimally 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, ideally in the apparel industry.
  • Experience managing contract manufacturers and suppliers across Asia.
  • Proven experience managing suppliers across Asia, Africa and Middle East.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in cost modelling.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
  • Ability to manage complexity across diverse supplier markets and cultural contexts.
  • Offers opportunities for cross-regional collaboration and strategic impact.

What's on Offer

They have great employee benefits, work culture and career development opportunities.

Contact
Shangari Manoharan (Lic No: R21101201/ EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6905776
Phone number
+65 6643 9733

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement / Spend Analysis
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Shangari Manoharan (Lic No: R21101201/ EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6643 9733
Job Reference
JN-122025-6905776
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.