Retained search: an international supply chain / distribution organisation is appointing an experienced VP Procurement APAC (Head) to lead the next phase of procurement transformation across Asia.

Based in the Singapore office, this is a build-and-transform mandate for an accomplished leader who has already held the top procurement seat within a sizeable, complex business. The successful candidate will set the regional procurement agenda while staying close to execution: personally leading critical transport sourcing, major supplier negotiations and high-value commercial decisions when required.

Key responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end procurement function across strategy, sourcing, category management, supplier performance, governance and capability

Drive measurable value through transport procurement, competitive tendering, contract discipline and supplier accountability

Lead major negotiations and commercial decisions across a complex, multi-country operating environment

Strengthen procurement processes, data, systems, analytics and operating-model effectiveness

Partner closely with Finance, Operations and country leadership on material cost and investment decisions

Build and lead a high-performing regional and in-market procurement organisation

Key Requirements

Proven experience as the senior-most procurement leader for a regional, group or sizeable country operation, with full procurement accountability

Deep, demonstrable transport/distribution procurement expertise, including strategic sourcing, tendering, supplier management and major contract negotiations

Experience leading large-scale procurement mandates in distribution, supply chain, logistics, industrial or similarly operating-intensive businesses

Strong record of delivering transformation and commercial value while remaining hands-on in operationally critical decisions

Executive presence and credibility with C-suite, operational and country stakeholders

This is a strictly confidential retained assignment. Full client details will be shared with relevant candidates following an initial qualification discussion.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd

EA License No. 16S8105

Liew Foo Kin

EA Reg No: R1982421

VP Procurement, Asia (B2B Integrated Distribution)