Head of Global Procurement

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, pricing, and supplier management across APAC.
• Standardize procurement processes across all offices and departments, including non-security goods / services and governance oversight for security-related procurement.
• Oversee Strategic Sourcing initiatives to consolidate suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure best value for the company.
• Collaborate with SecOps, PMO, and business unit heads to ensure procurement governance and compliance for IT / security-related purchases.
• Establish and enforce governance policies aligned with global compliance standards, legal requirements, and internal audit expectations.
• Implement Procure-to-Pay (P2P) best practices to ensure accurate documentation, approval flows, and timely vendor payments.
• Drive vendor management programs, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and risk assessments.
• Lead cost-saving and value-creation initiatives without compromising quality, service, or compliance.
• Oversee spending patterns, supplier performance, and budget adherence.
• Manage procurement-related risks, including contract disputes, supply disruptions, and compliance breaches.
• Ensure contract lifecycle management from drafting, negotiation, and renewal to termination.
• Advise leadership on market trends, price fluctuations, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
• Provide procurement governance training to internal stakeholders across APAC to ensure process compliance.
• Act as the primary escalation point for procurement issues impacting project timelines or service delivery.
• Prepare and present periodic procurement reports to the Board of Directors.

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