Procurement Director, APAC

About the role

The Procurement Director, APAC leads procurement for Valvoline Global's Asia Pacific region, covering China, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, India and other supporting countries. Based in Singapore and reporting to the VP of Procurement, the role oversees a team of four to six people (total team of 12-15) and manages a wide portfolio of spend categories such as raw materials, packaging components, third-party suppliers, professional services and MRO. It is a strategic, data-driven leadership position focused on sourcing strategies that mitigate risk, increase agility and create long-term value.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run sourcing strategies across high-spend categories, using category management, supplier segmentation and risk assessment
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle: opportunity assessment, supplier identification, RFI/RFP, contract negotiation and implementation
• Drive cost savings, working capital improvements and value enhancement while keeping compliance, quality and service standards
• Oversee supplier performance, scorecards, business reviews and corrective actions, and proactively address supplier risks
• Build trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders and align sourcing decisions across functions
• Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals
• Use spend analytics and market intelligence to find cost-reduction opportunities, and set KPIs on cost, compliance, diversity, sustainability and supplier performance
• Improve procurement systems and reporting, automate routine tasks and act as a thought leader in strategic sourcing

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, Operations or a related field
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or vendor management, including leading sourcing teams
• Demonstrated strength in RFP/RFI execution, supplier negotiations, contract management and stakeholder alignment
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, and comfort working in ambiguity

Required skills

• Spend analytics, financial modelling and business case development
• Strategic thinking, influence and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team development

Working conditions: standard corporate office, hybrid or remote flexibility may be available, and up to 30% travel including supplier visits and conferences. Schedule flexibility may be needed for international meetings.