The Ocean Freight Procurement Manager Asia assumes ownership for the whole freight negotiation process on all Asia lanes for HillebrandGori. With a footprint of over 15,000 TEUs, responsibilities include:

• Reporting to Group Ocean Freight Procurement, support all Asia offices (import & export) in securing their ocean transport needs; work with internal departments, sales, operations, across multiple business lines to anticipate requirements and implement procurement action accordingly.
• Analyze tradelanes supply & demand, services and preferred options per route, analyze freight indexes and anticipate market trends
• Manage and build relationship with key decision makers with the ocean carriers ;
• Run the actual freight procurement exercise, define optimum process, from actual tenders to spot buying, from mid to long term contracts with commitments, to spot and opportunistic terms.
• Proper internal communication and coordination of carrier policy adopted, of contracts negotiated, follow up on volume performances.
• Maintain buying ocean rates with QRS.
• Develop annual volume and spend analysis to measure freight spend, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Provide pricing guidance to both locally and centrally managed accounts / tenders, in coordination with the actual account owner.
• Participation to Global Sales / Corporate Account tenders

Required competencies

The position demands:

• Communication skills and a very strong ability to analyze and synthetize information. An experience in the negotiation domain as well as an obvious likeness for numbers is recommended. Full command of the English language as well as basic Windows functions (Excel, Power Point) is a must. Likewise, existing experience with QRS is a plus.
• Ability to perform in a somewhat isolated environment, as whilst located at an existing JF Hillebrand office, he or she will be working essentially with outsiders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
• Strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

Experience in freight procurement, including carrier relationship, is obviously beneficial ; likewise a strong experience in the HillebrandGori book of business and sales is welcome as will allow the candidate for a smooth transition and integration in the new position, with an immediate understanding of the business challenges that must be addressed.

Responsibilities

• You must be able to communicate with all areas of the company.
• You will work with the Product Engineering team and Product Owners in helping to define product features that meet customers’ deployment and usability requirements.
• You will work with the Marketing team in helping them to understand the positioning, key benefits, and target customers of your products.
• Work with Marketing and Product Owners to contribute to product materials, including presentations, case studies, web content, whitepapers and more.
• You will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for your products, including communication with the sales channel and key customers.
• Conduct market research, customer requirements identification, competitive analysis and industry trend studies.
• Manage market requirements ensuring their refinement and continuous assessment with the Product Engineering team.
• Help to define and build a global roadmap based on key market trends and compelling opportunities that differentiates i-Sprint in the digital identity market.
• Work with Marketing, Sales, Product Engineering, and Professional Services teams to develop and lead internal content including sales enablement training, FAQs, and cheat sheets to ensure i-Sprint is addressing all enablement needs of the partners/distributors/resellers.
• Regularly work with strategic partners, sales management, and marketing counterparts to discuss and track progress on business and marketing plans and any open issues.
• Represent i-Sprint as product expert at industry, channel, partner, and customer events.

Education and Experience

• University graduate with a major in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines and a minimum of 10 years of experience in IAM with emphasis on authentication and mobile security solutions.

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical aptitude, curiosity, and a keen understanding of the IAM and mobile ecosystem and its technical audiences.
• Strong experience as a product manager with a deep understanding of the motivations of technical audiences
• Solid knowledge about product development life cycle and experience involved at various stages including requirement review, UI/UX design, test case review, and production support.
• Strong ability in analyzing data to derive insights and make decisions
• A proven track record of the ability to understand technical personas and build adoption and engagement of new and existing product lines
• Knowledge in mobile/e-banking applications, software/platform architecture, market research, etc.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and project management skills
• Experience crafting compelling positioning, messaging and thought leadership content
• Ability to effectively influence both internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated, excellent communication, analytical, logical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Willing to travel across the Asia Pacific region

We offer 5 days of work, medical benefits, and an attractive remuneration package.

Interested parties please send us your detailed resume with the present, expected salary and availability date.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible on developing and executing end-to-end public relations activities/engagement

· Strategize, develop and implement a sound Public Affairs strategy in order to project a transparent, localized and trust image to internal and external stakeholders

· Responsible on Govt and relevant communications and stakeholder engagement activities including customers PR dept, Industry and trade analysts, telecom regulators, academics, etc.

· Responsible on brand-related materials and contents targeted for internal and external stakeholders

· Crisis management

· Act as external spokesperson, when appropriate

Requirements:

· Relevant Degree with at least 8 years relevant experience in a Govt/ trade association role/Agency

· Highly hands-on individual and a creative and innovative thinker

· Good Strategic and structured thinking with interpersonal skills

· Hands on experience in Program and event management

· Excellent communication & written skills in both English & Chinese (in order to liaise with Chinese speaking customer)

· Is a self-starter; possess confidence and excellent communication skills in order to interact with people of all levels across different markets within the region

· Skilled in market research, and self-driven spirit

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated IT Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for providing technical support, managing hardware and software systems, and ensuring the smooth functioning of our IT infrastructure. Your expertise will play a crucial role in supporting our employees and optimizing our operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Hardware Support:Manage and maintain CPU, laptops, printers, and door access systems.
   Assign laptops to new employees and troubleshoot any hardware issues.
   Troubleshoot printer and laptop issues and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
   Maintain extension lines and phone lines accordingly.
   
2. Active Directory (AD) Migration:Prepare and execute the migration of HQ laptops to Azure Active Directory based on regional requirements.
   Ensure a seamless transition while maintaining data integrity and user access.
   
3. User Account Maintenance:Manage user email accounts and associated licenses.
   Administer user access permissions and security settings.
   Assist employees with user account issues and password resets.
   
4. Vendor Management:Work closely with vendors for internal application management.
   Engage in discussions with vendors regarding new requirements, costing, and implementation plans.
   Collaborate with vendors to resolve any issues or system enhancements.
   
5. Software Support:Provide first-level support for various software applications, including SAP Business One, Enterpryze, Office 365 applications, and HR applications.
   Address user queries and technical issues, escalating complex problems to the appropriate teams for resolution.
   Stay updated on software updates and new releases to ensure smooth operations.
   
6. Software Deployment:Utilize your knowledge and experience to implement and deploy software, particularly ERP and operations-based applications.
   Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure successful software deployment and user training.
   
7. Phone and Communication Systems:Manage and monitor all internal phone lines and communication systems used by employees.
   Coordinate with service providers to ensure reliable phone and communication services.
   
8. IT Infrastructure and Internal Control:Oversee the Internet, firewall, Wi-Fi, and door access systems in the office.
   Maintain internal controls in the IT area to ensure data security and compliance.
   
9. Solution Proposals and Asset Management:Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and propose new solutions as needed.
   Maintain accurate records of IT assets, including hardware and software licenses.
   

Requirements:

• Proven experience in IT support and operations, with knowledge of hardware and software systems.
• Familiarity with Active Directory migration and management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve hardware and software issues effectively.
• Experience in vendor management and collaboration.
• Proficiency in supporting software applications such as SAP Business One, Enterpryze, Office 365 applications, and HR applications.
• Knowledge of software deployment processes, particularly for ERP and operations-based software.
• Familiarity with phone systems and communication technologies.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, internal controls, and data security.
• Ability to propose innovative solutions to streamline workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Asset management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge in digital transformation

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and achievements in IT support and operations.

This position reports directly to Head of General Affairs. Closely working with Facilities, Finance and Operations, primarily but not limited to handling, and managing operations-related procurement and tasks.

Job Description:

• Assist the General Affairs HOD, lead in the daily operations of the Singapore office (HQ), Gateway (SATS Core A) and various warehouses island wide.
• Responsible for procurement of building & facilities, equipment to support operation, meeting users’ specifications and requirements at a timely manner and at the most competitive price(s)
• Facilitate business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships across teams.
• Benchmark rate information versus historic pricing and versus competition.
• Perform supplier spend analysis, including reporting to establish visibility of spend patterns by category, region, and supplier.
• Review and improve existing procedures and processes to improve corporate governance and consolidate users’ requirements to source for most competitive value buys.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities and documentations are carried out in a timely manner and in compliance with the HQ Procedures and Financial & Operating Approval Limits at all times.
• Ensure that the specifications and requirements are sufficiently detailed and complete for competitive quotes.
• Follow up closely with users on procurement process and attend to suppliers’ queries and clarifications when required.
• Manage tender interviews and conduct negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage procurement RFP’s, RFQ’s, and RFI’s
• Vendor and supplier management
• Support in project costing analysis, budgeting, and maintenance of approved budget
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to forecasting, delivery, quality, and cost.
• Support the creation of supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance.

Requirements:

• Preferably possess a diploma or degree in Engineering or Accounting / Finance discipline
• At least 3 years’ experience in procurement; Preferably in MNC environment or Building and facility works and services; Or Procurement experience in Logistics / Supply Chain / Warehouse operation is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of MS office suites is essential.
• Meticulous and pro-active
• Team player and able to lead a team of buyers.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command in written and spoken English and Chinese, proficient in Mandarin.
• Analytical & Solution-provision skills
• Proficiency in MS office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint including Chinese word in order to liaise with the Chinese clients on a regular basis