The Assistant Boutique Manager is to assist in managing the day to day business of the retail shop, achieving all performance targets and goals as well as by leading the team to ensure high level of guest satisfaction maximizing margins. Assist to develop merchandise to optimize profitability, develop innovative ideas, plans and assist to maintain statistical and financial reports.

Primary Responsibilities

• To work closely with the Boutique Manager to achieve optimal revenue, set targets, forecast and budgets for Boutique
• To support induction and trains Retail Associates in sales, revenue, technical and product knowledge skills.
• To manage retail floor team in day to day operations for Boutique and ensuring consistent high customer service level and seamless shopping experience for customers.
• To review with Boutique manager allocation and control of Boutique’s expenses.
• To work with Boutique Manager in merchandise development and curating consignment brands
• To maintain and control well balanced stocks levels in the Boutique
• To support Boutique Manager in managing all online queries, orders, deliveries and communications for Boutique especially during peak and festive seasons
• To work with Boutique Manager to empower Boutique’s team with consistent customer service skills, hotel communications and product knowledge via training and daily store briefings
• To work with Boutique Manager to review and analyse ways to move slow moving merchandise and maximise on fast moving, best seller merchandise for both in store and online. To ensure gourmet merchandise with near expiry dates to be cleared and minimise cost for write off
• To support in monthly inventory stock takes together with Finance team
• To work with Boutique Manager to ensure safe working practices are followed and adhered to including emergency procedures
• To champion and lead festive season hamper production and operations working closely with Boutique Manager and Boutique’s team.

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Job Description

Pre-Tender Support

• Support Business Development in all stages from pre-tender client engagement, opportunity identification, RFPs, EOIs, Pre-Qualifications, data collation to response submission
• Set up bid team and disseminate data to facilitate pre-tender discussions
• Engage in meaningful pre-tender preparatory works and site visits

Bid Management

• Lead and effectively manage the entire bid process from review of RFP to award
• Attend tender briefing or site show rounds to gain better understanding of client requirements and potential competition
• Establish bid timeline with clear milestones and communication channels
• Set up bid project team comprising of key stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Schedule and deliver bid project team meetings (kick-off, workshop, storyboarding sessions, proposal reviews, governance/sign off, approval) ensuring outputs are agreed and deliverables are viable within the available timeframe
• Tabulate issues, status, actions required, etc. after meetings and update bid project team
• Liaise with relevant internal teams in reviewing the tender documents
• Identify risks throughout the bid process, highlighting areas of concerns to Business Units
• Collate and send tender clarification queries to client, thereafter, disseminate client’s replies to project team
• Create, issue and manage the bid response templates
• Control and consolidate the bid response ensuring the structure complies with the client requirements
• Collaborate closely with the bid project team to identify strategy, value proposition and win themes, and to develop strategic solutions appropriate for the bid
• Develop and write relevant and persuasive content for the bid response
• Ensure the winning strategy and win themes are articulated effectively throughout the bid response, demonstrating full appreciation and understanding of what the client needs
• Ensure bid submission documents are of high quality and adhere to guidelines for consistent branding
• Prepare, collate and review all required submission documents including required sign-off by authorised signatories
• Prepare and ensure approval documents are in order
• Prepare and collate response for post-submission clarification from client
• Prepare tender presentation slides
• Undertake post-mortem reviews with Business Units, identify what are the lessons learnt and implement resulting actions
• Upon award, initiate transition kick-off and ensure proper handover to Business Units
• Support Business Units in the contract close-out e.g. purchase insurance, sign agreement, documentation, etc

Content Management / Best Practice

• Develop and maintain a professional and comprehensive bid content depository to be shared with Business Units
• Develop and refine the bid framework tools and processes by providing constructive feedback and ideas
• Actively read up, understand new content of relevance and share such content with fellow Bid Managers
• Explore and adopt best practices and share such knowledge with Business Units
• Drive and advocate growth within the team through learning; ensuring adoption of good practices, assisting with difficulties and feedback; and supporting fellow Bid Managers
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the finance, HR, legal, risk assessment, HSSEQ and procurement teams, heads of Business Units, HQ teams and business partners.

Others

• Prepare reports and presentation document for internal and external use to support bidding and the development of business growth.
• Organize team events and trainings.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

Tasks

• Develop the Porsche retail network strategy in terms of modern luxury, focusing on Porsche Studio, Porsche NOW, Porsche Brand Store and similar boutique-style brand- and retail establishments within the Asia-Pacific region.
• Identify network potentials relating to improvements of existing facilities, new retail formats, and network growth.
• Localise and implement the global corporate architecture guidelines as well as sustainability strategy in coordination with counterparts at headquarters ensuring a brand-adequate and future-proof retail representation across Asia Pacific.
• Guide and support as department/importer key account for the local market, the Porsche Studio Singapore in terms of a best in class retail experience, provide suggestions and support in the further development of customer facing retail establishments.
• With the support of a regional architect, provide consultancy to our regional partners, identifying solutions and defining guardrails for all Porsche retail construction projects in Asia Pacific.
• Manage in collaboration with the Specialist/Manager Retail Development the agency accounts, budgets, and deliverables of all regional retail development projects and support cross-functional pilot projects and initiatives.

• University degree in business administration or other relevant degrees
• Previous working experience in business development, sales, and marketing or related business area preferred
• Experience in premium automotive and/or luxury retail beneficial
• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
• Well-established project management and reporting skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment and to travel within the Asia Pacific region

Tasks

• Lead and coordinate major strategic, cross-functional market development projects within Porsche Asia Pacific’s core business of vehicle sales and after sales from stakeholder management through to operational execution
• Manage the agency accounts, budgets and deliverables for all Porsche business projects and processes and identify, adapt and establish optimisation processes within the regional dealer network
• Support and further develop local assembly in consideration of the regional network, growth and business potentials
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration at Porsche Asia Pacific and in connection with headquarters, and support internal change management enabling a seamless strategy implementation
• Identify, prioritise, adapt and establish optimisation processes, best practices and cross-functional synergies at Porsche Asia Pacific and in connection with headquarters as well as other subsidiaries

• University degree in business administration or relevant other degree
• Minimum 5 years working experience in business development, sales and marketing, consulting or related business area
• Previous working experience with premium automotive on OEM, wholesale and/or retail level
• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
• Well established project management and reporting skills, with a high proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment and to travel within the Asia Pacific region

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is seeking to hire an Assistant Manager responsible for  overseeing and assisting in the technical and administrative operations of the school. The primary goal is to facilitate and ensure seamless and secure operation of the laboratory, enabling faculty, researchers, and students to achieve their academic and research goals in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Support the school faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of various lab equipment.
• Upgrade, optimize and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Design and set up undergraduate teaching experiments including preparing materials, performing lab trials, conducting and supervising laboratory lessons.
• Update lab manual and experimental procedure whenever there is a need.
• Guide junior support staff and teaching assistants to ensure the constant good quality of work deliverables.
• Ensure safety standards in the lab are compliant with ISO regulations and carry out regular lab inspections.
• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.
• Ensure good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
• Propose and source suitable equipment for undergraduate and research laboratories.
• Liaise with suppliers on equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
• Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with lab equipment and consumables.

Skills and qualifications:

• Degree in chemical engineering or process or technology with at least 5 years’ experience
• Experience in setting up new lab or equipment is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as ICP, Chemisorption and Physisorption Analyzers, Pumps, Chemical Engineering Unit Operation, SEM, TEM, Gas and Liquid Chromatography, etc.
• Conduct training for new users, guide inexperienced users in operation of laboratory equipment  
• Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance
• Effective record keeping of lab chemicals, consumables, assets and equipment maintenance records
• Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Manage projects and lab tours

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is one of the top communication schools in the world, ranking 6th on this year Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The Research Office is established to support all research works at WKWSCI.

Being part of the Research Office at WKWSCI, this position supports the grant administration function in advising and assisting faculty and research staff members in all aspects of internally funded research projects and other scholarly research activities.

Responsibilities:

Research Grant Administration:

• Provides effective administration of research grant call applications and management of awarded grants

• Assumes the role as SAP Concur reviewer and first-level approver and work with the Finance department to provide the fastest and smoothest approver flow.

Communication of Research Information

• Creates weekly research e-newsletter to communicate information on internal and external grant calls to faculty and research staff members.

• Develops content for the school’s website for research grants, projects and achievements.

• Develops Research-related publications (Research Brochures /Pamphlets)

• Assists with the organisation of the monthly WKWSCI Speaker Series (Research Talks).

Monitoring Research Budgets and Assets

• Monitor budgets and expenditures relating to research grants

• Monitor deadlines for the submission of expenditure reports as well as progress and final reports

Requirements:

• A degree holder from a recognised university

• Proven administrative skills including the ability to handle data with accuracy.

• Excellent reporting with some finance working knowledge would be essential.

• Preferably 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience. Prior working experience in an academic institution will be an advantage.

• Sound interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, word)

• Ability to do content management and creation of information on research (Website, social media and newsletters)

• Positive attitude with strong desire to learn new skillsets

[What you will be working on]

As a FRAP business partner, you will be responsible for supporting the IT division by providing advisory on their procure to pay activities. This role requires extensive cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Engaging with relevant internal and external stakeholders on:

• Budget management such as budget analysis/evaluation, budget preparation, monitoring and reporting

• Procurement activities such as policy formulation, co-solution and vetting of procurement requirement specifications and approvals for compliance with procurement policies, guidelines and processes.

• Financial reporting and management which include accounts payable activities such as payment review and processing, fixed assets and tax accounting as well as the use of data analytics to derive relevant insights and trends.

2. Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, while keeping abreast of policies, processes and key risks.

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration; or equivalent.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the areas of procurement, audit, and/or accounting.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.

• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills, results oriented and able to work effectively under pressure or on multiple priorities and projects.

• Knowledge in either IT procurement, financial controls, and/or Government Procurement Instruction Manuals would be an advantage.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to deliver in a fast-paced environment.

• A keen learner with a strong drive for operational excellence.

• Singaporean/PR

Purpose of your role

We're looking for an outstanding Partnership Manager to join our Singapore commercial team. As a crucial member of the team, you'll be the driving force behind the expansion of our client base, generating, onboarding, and acquiring high-quality new relationships through new partner acquisition and growing existing partner relationships. You'll work closely with our BDM and client management team to deliver new corporate clients, taking ownership of our success and driving revenue to new heights. This is a chance to showcase your sales skills and be at the forefront of OFX’s Asia growth.

What you do 

• Be a driving force behind OFX's client base growth by establishing new partnerships and strengthening existing ones, putting you at the forefront of our exponential growth
• Use your sales expertise to take the reins of our existing consumer and corporate partnership leads, continuously expanding and maturing the program and scaling our success to new heights
• Showcase your sales skills by presenting and explaining OFX's value proposition, products, and services to potential partners and clients, driving success and growth
• Collaborate with OFX's broader team to stay ahead of industry compliance regulations, legal adjustments, product advancements, and distribution channels, putting OFX ahead of the curve
• Exceed KPI targets with your commitment to success, track and record your activity on accounts, and use your skills to support closing deals, driving success and growth for our team

The role

Checkout.com is actively looking for an enthusiastic and inventive Account Manager to nurture and maintain long-term relationships with our Tier 2 and 3 merchants and partners. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most successful FinTech companies at a turning point of its global expansion.

You will be the business advisor and main point of contact to a merchant's pre, during and post integration process. You will act as the voice of our product and ambassador of our brand, delivering expertise, education, and mentorship to our merchants. The key for success here will be the ability to use your business savvy knowledge and the required gravitas to effectively communicate and influence at all levels to achieve mutually beneficial scenarios and promote our value proposition.

The ideal candidate is an independent, high-achieving individual, able to stand out in an ambitious environment and excel through self-motivation and personal drive. If you are eager to join a thriving, fast-paced, start-up company and contribute to shaping its future, this is the role for you to make a difference.

How you’ll make an impact

• Crafting merchant specific account development plans
• Building high touch, consultative and positive relationships with our merchants through regular and open communications
• Delivering expertise, education, and guidance to merchants as they craft and complete a comprehensive, global payments strategy.
• Tracking merchant project deliverables and ensure merchant activities are updated within SalesForce
• Understanding the intricacies of our products, services and partner networks thoroughly to leverage as needed to meet our merchants’ needs
• Collaborating with various teams (e.g. Sales, Legal, Integration, Support) across the company to ensure an outstanding merchant experience

The restaurant general manager is the “face” and ambassador of the restaurant, leading the venue personality and soul. The restaurant general manager is responsible for supervising the overall operations and service standards of the outlet to meet and exceed guest’s dining experience expectations. 

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating a Food & Beverage destination within Raffles Hotel Singapore, maximizing revenues, achieving financial and quality targets, gaining culinary and service awards, marketing, confirming required staffing levels, conducting training and development of team members. 

Primary Responsibilities

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Previous relevant experience with managing of a restaurant of similar standing and profile.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Highly organised with strong analytic and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (incl. Microsoft Excel in a business environment) and ability to learn new programs/systems quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain within all set deadlines.
• Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Understands, embraces, and integrates corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent, genuine service to internal and external customers.
• Executes project management including research of equipment, materials, supplies and methods, sourcing and negotiating with qualified suppliers or contractors, reviewing contracts, and quality control during all stages of the project.
• Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization.
• Maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards and goals.
• Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers and others.
• Makes choices or reaches conclusions by establishing objectives, gathering relevant information, identifying alternatives, setting criteria for the decision, and selecting the best option.
• Systematically develops plans, prioritizes, organizes and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific time period.
• Able to establish, review and adjust sequence of service if necessary.
• Prepares training manual and conduct departmental service training in coordination with Learning and Development Manager.
• Develops pre-opening training schedule in coordination with Learning and Development Manager.
• Establishes colleague’s working schedule in line with operational requirements and regulations issued by Ministry of Manpower and local union.
• Reviews simulation processes and update evaluation criteria for smooth opening.
• Creates simulation schedule, menus and critique form in coordination with Chef de Cuisine.
• Establishes operating par stock for OS&E and beverage.
• Establishes menu pricing based on market knowledge and cost considerations.
• Creates restaurant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Creates bar recipe in Material Control.
• Establishes minimum/maximum for guest supplies.
• Creates a maintenance equipment check list to be conducted on weekly basis with Engineering and Housekeeping team. 
• Establishes a monthly walk-through with Hygiene Officer in coordination with Chef de Cuisine.

Oversees Daily Operations and Achieving Targets

• Forecasts sales, covers and payroll costs.
• Supervises operation, ensuring sufficient manning coverage for operations.
• Assigns the Assistant Manager, Junior Assistant Manager and Supervisors with responsibilities and tasks that they are best suited for.
• Ensures that all duties, tasks and services are carried out according to the required standards as prescribed by the hotel.
• Consistently adheres to timeline of deliverables.
• Maintains consistency in quality of food, beverage and service above all else. 
• Attends briefings and meetings held by the department and update all latest policies as needed.
• Possesses in depth and supervise knowledge of all food and beverage menus and its preparations and presentations. This includes in depth and supervise knowledge of bar and wine operations.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in establishing, training and executing sales techniques and marketing plans. 
• Ensures cleanliness and appearance of the restaurant and related areas at all times and take immediate action if needed or required. 
• Familiarises self with the company’s applicable processes, software and technologies (e.g. Micros, Avero, Material Control, etc.).
• Consistently present in the operation area during all key meal periods.

 Provides a Leading and Consistent Guest Experience

• Promotes sales through direct guests’ contact. Constantly obtains customer feedback during operations to ensure satisfaction and building loyal following/return customer base.
• Handles guests’ complaint and comments competently and swiftly.
• Leads the service and culinary team to personalize guest experience and in accordance to Hotel Standards. 
• Builds strong relationships with local guests and build loyal following as foundation for a successful operation. 
• Maintains levels of confidentiality and discretion of the guest, staff, operator at all times. 

Management and Leadership of Outlet

• Is a mentor and role model.
• Proactive, innovative with in depth F&B and market knowledge. 
• Executes hands-on leadership by actively engaging in colleague support and guest service during all major meal periods.
• Leads and supports the team to be consistent in service standards, to be collaborative and enabling leadership style. Provide regular team meeting for training and arranges examinations for the staff to achieve higher standards and skills.
• Drives the team to achieve common goals and build a strong team work.
• Uses the performance review process to identify and develop talent for growth management performance issues and uses coaching styles. 
• Be culturally affinity and show empathy to all team members. 
• Coaches and trains staff to prepare them for the next level within 14 – 24 months.
• Reviews the work performance of all colleagues to make sure that established procedures and policies are followed.
• Enforces and upholds highest standards in discipline and knowledge of the contents in disciplinary actions. To actively enforce colleague motivation and team building.
• Observes colleague’s individual performance, grooming, punctuality.
• Performs staff appraisals/disciplinary actions if required.
• Provides a level of Safety and Security for guests and employees. 
• Assists in recruitment, induct and train the team who are competent and confident.
• Ensures grooming and hygiene practices of colleagues are in line with Raffles Hotel Singapore and National Environmental Agency standards.
• Attends daily meetings and all other meetings, which fall under his/her jurisdiction, follows directives given and advises Assistant Director of F&B on topics of importance.
• Attends monthly departmental meeting and communicates with the team. Follow up on projects assigned if any. 
• Checks daily opening and closing duties.

Marketing Plan and Revenue Management

• To be knowledgeable to represent the brand and promote the outlet. To be comfortable being a media personality, subject to approval and supervision of the Management and Marketing Communications team. 
• Comfortably and confidently answer questions and attend to queries or feedback regarding the restaurant.
• Makes recommendations to the Management on other potential sources of revenue e.g. promotions etc.
• Implements appropriate and effective measures to improve control of costs, expenses, and labor.
• Submits regular forecast of the restaurant revenue. Work out on property revenue to yield.
• Submits monthly sales analysis with improvement action plan and uses revenue management tools to generate reports. 
• Ensures all reports generated are accurate before submission.

Training, Learning and Development of the Team

• Stream lines all training requirements and co-ordinates all arrangements for proper execution of instructions.
• Conducts regular on the job trainings for colleagues to develop their skills/new menu items. 
• Records and submits monthly On-the-Job Training hours to F&B Office before the 15th of each month.
• Guides the departmental orientation for new hires.
• Ensures that colleagues are aware of hotel rules and regulations.
• Ensures that colleagues are trained on fire and safety, emergency procedures and hygiene.

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Coordinates all functions with Culinary Team, Catering Sales Team and Service Team to ensure maximum efficiency. 
• Develops own knowledge and skills to grow as a business partner and leader.
• Ensures NEA rules and regulations are met and achieve.  
• Uses a Heartist® approach – makes the guests and colleagues Feel Welcome, Feel Heart-warmed, Feel Incredible, and Belong.
• Ensures service standards and individual performances is aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
• Contributes to the hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by supports the Planet 21 program.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

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Job Description

About the Role:

• Execute on Asia Pac / India real estate plans to deliver on key GRE portfolio metrics.
• Partner with internal functions and external Real Estate providers for transaction, design and project management to ensure the successful execution of real estate strategies and enable the businesses to meet their objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior management in the business across Asia Pac / India region striving to provide excellent customer service in all the aspects of delivery from the Global Real Estate (GRE) team.
• Manage the integrity of data across the region to enable proactive portfolio management and optimize C&W’s client’s use of its property assets across the region, exploiting cost and space reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with external partners including leading cross-functional teams across multiple projects ensuring clear accountability and obtaining results.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business Management, or Finance.
• At least 5 years of Corporate Real Estate function experience with MNC.
• Experience influencing and driving results through external partners including leading cross-functional teams across multiple projects.
• Experience in financial analysis and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of the India market, with at least 5 years of experience in dealing with India transactions is mandatory.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

Join our client's dynamic team as a Procurement Manager, based in the vibrant city of Singapore. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for supervising all procurement activities to ensure a seamless and cost-effective procurement process, while also maintaining a strong and resilient supply chain. Your leadership is vital in guiding a team of procurement professionals toward achieving strategic business objectives, with an emphasis on streamlining operations and cultivating positive supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a procurement strategy that is in line with our client's objectives and financial plans.
• Anticipate procurement needs, assess potential risks, and develop effective contingency plans.
• Select and oversee suppliers based on their quality, dependability, and value.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers to ensure compliance with contracts and service quality.
• Improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Establish and enforce procurement standards, practices, and policies.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and uphold ethical procurement practices.
• Manage procurement budgets in accordance with fiscal objectives.
• Drive cost reductions through strategic negotiations and optimizing contracts.
• Lead and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement strategies with their requirements.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration to enhance the value of procurement.
• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Stay informed about global market trends and industry shifts that impact procurement.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and improve procurement performance.
• Provide senior management with reports on procurement metrics, savings, and supplier performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement management, with at least 10 years in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated success in implementing procurement strategies and achieving cost reductions.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in procurement, supply chain management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership abilities with prior experience managing diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement software and technology.
• Prior experience in procuring rubber and raw materials derived from rubber is required.
• Applicants must possess legal work authorization in Singapore.

• Competitive monthly salary of 8,000 to 12,000 SGD.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading organization.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview.
• Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package to suitable candidate.

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We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Job Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Client Directors to further build client relationships and maintain/grow accounts. (e.g. collaborate on proposals, costs, account reviews, lead presentations/ discussions, etc.).

• Independently able to lead and manage standardized as well as customized studies (Including designing Questionnaires/discussion guides, analysing and evaluating results, and report writing)
• Independently able to develop, implement, coordinate, and manage research projects in collaboration with the internal Research team, external consultants, & operations team.

• Actively drive issue-based analyses, build effective analytical presentations, and consultative storytelling to clients in a straight-forward way.
• Proactively advise line-manager of client status, problems, and opportunities

Requirements:

• Experience in Quantitative research is non-negotiable
• Competent and well-versed in all stages of market research (e.g. proposal writing, questionnaire design, sampling, data collection, data analysis, reporting, and presentation)
• Strong industry knowledge especially in the Brand Health Tracking domain.
• Experience in other disciplines such as U&A, segmentation, pricing, purchase journeys, and product and concept tests would be an added bonus
• Experience in managing a high volume of complex quantitative research studies under tight budgets and schedules.
• Good organiser with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain a positive, motivational, “get things done” attitude
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for internal and external clients
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Personal Attributes

• Goal and action-oriented
• Able to work with tight timelines and multi-task/manage projects.
• Thorough with strong attention to detail
• Even temperament and balanced
• High energy with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and optimism
• Prepared to take ownership of issues and responsibility for actions
• Strong work ethics and reliability

• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing market dynamics and client expectations.

Specific Qualifications

• At least 7-8 years’ experience in a market research role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in any discipline

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.

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DOF is a leading provider of integrated subsea project and marine services to the global offshore energy market. Operating since 1981, we are proud of our ability to seamlessly deliver multi-discipline services from a single company. It is the unique combination of expert marine and subsea project teams deployed on owned and operated assets that set us apart from competitors. In addition, our resources and assets are located within all the major offshore energy hubs around the world.

The global fleet of 62 vessels, operates in three segments of the offshore services market: PSV (Platform Supply Vessels), AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels), and Subsea (Subsea Vessels and Subsea engineering services). Seven vessels currently comprise the Regional Asia Pacific (APAC) Fleet.

This is a permanent position, based in Singapore, accountable for managing our offshore crew in the APAC region. The position reports to the APAC regional management team, with functional reporting to the Norwegian/Atlantic Corporate Headquarters.

Primary Purpose:

As Crewing Manager you will ensure the regional APAC Fleet and Offshore Projects are crewed with a team of highly competent and engaged Marine and Subsea Project crew. Leading a skilled team, you will ensure all offshore personnel deployed on the fleet have the required experience, qualifications, competence and medical fitness to safely deliver high quality offshore operations. Part of your existing skill set will be the leadership ability to maintain the positive, high performance and strong safety culture onboard our vessels.

Role and Responsibilities.

The Crewing Manager will:

• Lead, direct and support the Asia Pacific Crewing Team to ensure our crew travel safely, on schedule, and in accordance with the respective local government requirements in the Asian countries we operate; ensuring up to date compliance with visa, work permit, medical and flag state requirements.

• Manage, mentor and support the APAC Crewing team, including team capability development, resource planning and work allocation; ensure the team is adequately resourced and productivity is maximised to effectively meet project, client and operational needs.
• Be responsible for Subsea and Marine crew competence and capability development and ensure safe manning and compliance with STCW, the Marine Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), Charter Party, Flag state, codes and standards as applicable.
• Interface with Project Managers/Vessel Masters/Superintendents and communicate project and client crew competence requirements; training matrix; schedules and logistics needs to the Crewing Team.
• Communicate regularly with the Vessel Masters to discuss and manage all crew matters including, crew training and competence requirements, crew performance and development and to ensure and maximise crew well-being and mental health.
• Be responsible for resolving swiftly, respectfully and fairly any crew disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Oversee the recruitment of both Casual Subsea Project Crew and Marine Crew; be involved in the recruitment and selection of Senior Permanent Marine Crew.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance of DOF’s crewing systems, processes and procedures.
• Oversee the Crewing System, ensuring that it is developed, maintained, accurate and up to date, to meet regional needs.
• Responsible for the cost control and cost optimization of the Crewing Department’s budget.
• Maintain professional and industry networks and mutually beneficial relationships with Unions across the APAC Region.

• Proven track record of success in a similar role.
• Leadership skills and substantial experience in international crewing in the Offshore Energy Sector.
• Conversant with both Maritime and Offshore Energy Industry codes and legislative requirements.
• Tertiary Qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
• The personal attributes that would support success in this role include resilience, an ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing schedules and time constraints, a leadership style that helps others to develop and perform, strong listening skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Our Crew Manager will receive:

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible work options.
• Great company culture and working environment.
• Support from an international and local team.
• Leadership development and mentorship.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to work in a safe environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a one-page cover letter which specifically outlines why you believe you are suitable for this role, using the link below. Please note, applications without a supporting letter will not be considered.

Applications close COB Sunday 18 February 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.

DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity in our workforce. We encourage People of all ages and backgrounds to apply.