VP Procurement, Asia (B2B Integrated Distribution)

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 responsibilitiesLead the end-to-end procurement function across strategy, sourcing, category management, supplier performance, governance and capabilityDrive measurable value through transport procurement, competitive tendering, contract discipline and supplier accountabilityLead major negotiations and commercial decisions across a complex, multi-country operating environmentStrengthen procurement processes, data, systems, analytics and operating-model effectivenessPartner closely with Finance, Operations and country leadership on material cost and investment decisionsBuild and lead a high-performing regional and in-market procurement organisationKey RequirementsProven experience as the senior-most procurement leader for a regional, group or sizeable country operation, with full procurement accountabilityDeep, demonstrable transport/distribution procurement expertise, including strategic sourcing, tendering, supplier management and major contract negotiationsExperience leading large-scale procurement mandates in distribution, supply chain, logistics, industrial or similarly operating-intensive businessesStrong record of delivering transformation and commercial value while remaining hands-on in operationally critical decisionsExecutive presence and credibility with C-suite, operational and country stakeholdersThis is a strictly confidential retained assignment. Full client details will be shared with relevant candidates following an initial qualification discussion.Argyll Scott Singapore Pte LtdEA License No. 16S8105Liew Foo KinEA Reg No: R1982421