Regional Direct Procurement Manager - Singapore - Menarini Asia-Pacific

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Direct Procurement Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing the directs sourcing strategy across the Asia Pacific region. This role is critical for ensuring the secure, compliant, high-quality, and cost-effective supply of all finished goods, distribution services, and production inputs (RM/PM) required by Menarini Asia-Pacific's business units. The Manager will drive significant cost savings, lead complex contract negotiations, and foster long-term strategic partnerships to support the company's growth and patient access objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regional Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (Finished Goods, Raw and Packing materials, Distribution):

• Strategy Development: Design, develop, and execute the Direct Procurement Strategy for all assigned regional categories (e.g CMO/CDMO, Distribution, RM, PM), aligning with global procurement guidelines and Menarini Asia's commercial and manufacturing needs.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Lead TCO analysis and strategic sourcing projects to deliver measurable year-on-year cost reductions while improving quality and service levels.
• Category Expertise: Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the direct categories, providing deep market intelligence on supplier landscapes, cost drivers, and industry trends across Asian markets (e.g., China, Korea, ASEAN).
• Demand Consolidation: Drive regional volume aggregation and standardization to enhance purchasing power and supply chain simplification.
• Lead the White Label manufacturer sourcing for all line extensions and white space products
• Procurement support to the licensing deals led by the BD/Alliance team

Contract and Relationship Management

• Complex Negotiation: Lead and execute negotiations for CMO/CDMO master service agreements (MSAs), regional distribution contracts, and long-term supply agreements for critical Raw Materials and Packaging.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Establish and manage relationships with key partners, focusing on risk mitigation, performance improvement, and driving innovation (e.g., new formulation development with CDMOs).
• Contract Compliance: Ensure all agreements are legally sound, comply with local regulatory requirements, and monitor adherence to contractual obligations

Driving the Regional Strategic Sourcing Committee

• Drive the Regional Strategic Sourcing Governance and be responsible for updates to the Regional Steercom
• Risk Management: Develop and implement robust supply risk mitigation plans (e.g., dual-sourcing, inventory strategies, financial assessments) to secure the continuous supply of critical goods and services across the region's diverse regulatory landscape.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary procurement interface for internal regional stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Regulatory, Finance, and Quality, ensuring procurement strategies are aligned with business needs and new product introductions (NPIs).
• Budgetary Input: Provide expert input for the annual budget and rolling forecasts, accurately projecting material, manufacturing, and distribution costs.
• Process Governance: Champion the implementation and adoption of best-in-class regional procurement policies, systems, and controls, ensuring adherence across all Asia-Pacific local country teams.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Chemistry / Biology / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology) or chemical engineering or Supply Chain Management. CIPS/ISM certification or an MBA is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, with at least 4 years focused on Direct Procurement within the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry. Proven track record of regional responsibility in Asia-Pacific.
• Mandatory deep knowledge of sourcing and managing CMO/CDMOs and Raw Materials/API within a GMP/highly regulated environment in Asia.
• Strong experience negotiating complex distribution/logistics contracts across multiple Asian countries.
• Good pharmaceutical manufacturing / technical operations experience is a plus
• Proven experience of leading regional projects and complex initiatives.
• Excellent exposure to Quality Assurance, product development cycle and regulatory process.
• Lean Six Sigma certified (Green belt) is advantageous.
• Exceptional Strategic Negotiation and Contract Management skills for high-value agreements. Advanced analytical capabilities (TCO modeling, spend analysis, risk assessment). Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Executional excellence – ownership, accuracy, accountability and delivering timely results.
• Strategic Thinking, Global Acumen, Results-Oriented, Resilience, Cross-Cultural Communication, and the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners.

About Menarini Asia-Pacific

We are a global, family-owned healthcare company where our people are our priority. Present across 13 markets in Asia-Pacific, here's why you should join us:

• Local Market Expertise, Global Footprint: As a global family-owned company, we value local knowledge and expertise to invigorate the lives of patients, people and partners
• Inclusive Flexible Workplace: We are committed to foster a culture of respect and inclusive teamwork to ensure equal opportunities in a flexible workplace
• Versatile Learning and Vibrant Opportunities: Our diverse portfolio of products in varied therapeutic areas across prescription and consumer health presents opportunities for you to take ownership of your career
• Empowered to be Entrepreneurial: We operate in a dynamic, low-bureaucracy environment where swift decision-making allows us to make a real impact
• Sustainability and Care: Be part of a company that cares. Together, commit to sustainable workplaces

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