Procurement Director, Apac

Why Valvoline Global Operations? At Valvoline Global Operations , we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil , but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco , one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future. With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion. Our Corporate Values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, And Excellence—are At The Heart Of Everything We Do. These Values Define How We Operate, How We Treat One Another, And How We Engage With Our Partners, Customers, And The Communities We Serve. At Valvoline Global, We Are United In Our Commitment To Treating everyone with care. Acting with unwavering integrity. Striving for excellence in all endeavors. Delivering on our commitments with passion. Collaborating as one unified team. When you join Valvoline Global , you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions. Job Purpose The Procurement Director, APAC plays a pivotal leadership role within Valvoline Global Operations, responsible for delivering strategic value through the sourcing and optimization of procuring goods and services. Reporting to the VP of Procurement and based in Singapore, this role leads a team of four to six direct reports (total team of 12-15), overseeing a diverse and complex portfolio of spend categories—including raw materials, packaging components, third party suppliers, professional services, MRO and more. This role will be responsible for leading Procurement for the Valvoline Global Asia Pacific region, which includes operations in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, India and other countries required to support our rapid growth. This position requires a forward-looking, data-driven leader with the ability to translate business needs into sourcing strategies that mitigate risk, increase agility, and unlock long-term value. The Procurement Director engages frequently with senior stakeholders across functions to align procurement initiatives with enterprise objectives, lead high-impact sourcing engagements, and develop supplier relationships that enhance quality, service, and innovation. As a strategic leader, this role is responsible not only for tactical execution, but also for shaping the processes, tools, and capabilities needed to elevate procurement’s role as a value-creating business partner. How You Make An Impact (Job Accountabilities) Strategic Leadership of Spend Categories Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across multiple complex, high-spend categories (e.g., raw materials, packaging components, 3rd party partners, corporate services, MRO and others). Continuously monitor internal demand and external market trends to adjust sourcing strategies proactively and ensure alignment with evolving business needs. Champion a category management approach—defining supplier segmentation, competitive landscapes, risk assessments, and negotiation levers to drive results. Business Partnership & Internal Collaboration Build trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders across all departments to ensure sourcing strategies support operational and strategic priorities. Facilitate cross-functional alignment on sourcing decisions, providing transparent rationale, decision support, and risk mitigation strategies. Translate business challenges into actionable sourcing objectives and collaborate across functions to deliver measurable results. Sourcing Execution & Cost Management Lead and manage the full lifecycle of sourcing initiatives, which may include: opportunity assessments, supplier identification, bid process (RFI/RFP), contract negotiation, and implementation. Drive measurable cost savings, working capital improvements, and value enhancements while maintaining compliance, quality, and service standards. Identify and remove inefficiencies in the sourcing process to reduce cycle time, increase stakeholder satisfaction, and standardize sourcing pract…