Quantitative Investment Firm - Singapore Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Office & Facilities Procurement

• Lead sourcing, contracting, and project coordination for office renovation, fit-out, and maintenance projects
• Manage vendors for furniture, office supplies, pantry services, and related operational needs
• Ensure procurement compliance and cost optimization

2. Employee Benefits & Welfare Procurement

• Oversee selection and renewal of employee insurance programs, including:
• Medical benefits
• Supplementary health plans
• Commercial insurance
• Annual health check-up packages
• Manage procurement for corporate gifts, anniversary items, and employee welfare programs

3. Event & Corporate Services Procurement

• Source and manage vendors for company events, offsites, and internal engagement activities
• Coordinate budgets, service agreements, and event logistics with internal stakeholders

4. IT Equipment Procurement

• Manage procurement of laptops, desktops, monitors, meeting room hardware, and office IT accessories
• Work with IT teams to ensure equipment standards, delivery timelines, and vendor quality
• Negotiate pricing, service-level agreements (SLAs), and warranty terms

5. Vendor Management & Compliance

• Develop strong vendor relationships to ensure service quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability
• Conduct regular vendor evaluations and maintain accurate procurement records
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and internal audit requirements

6. Strategic & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner closely with HR, Admin, Finance, and IT teams to support business needs
• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes and introduce efficiencies
• Provide data analysis, cost projections, and procurement reporting to management

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience (preferably 5+ years) in procurement, vendor management, or corporate sourcing
• Strong knowledge of the Singapore procurement landscape
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluency in spoken and written Chinese to communicate with China-based internal teams and vendors
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, technology firms, or high-growth companies
• Familiarity with procurement systems or ERP tools