A procurement manager is in charge of making purchases in an organisation. They perform very essential functions, like conducting research, placing orders and procuring items like raw materials and other important items. Knowing more about the job of a procurement manager and learning about their duties and salary can help you decide if this is a suitable career choice for you. In this article, we answer, "What is a procurement manager?", define their role, explain the challenges they face and find out the qualifications and skills required to become one.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies

· build and maintain relationships with the right vendors

· negotiate prices with vendors to secure the best price for their company

· compare different proposals and select the one which suits the company's needs

· maintain communication with vendors to ensure timely delivery

· check adherence to all health, safety and environmental regulations

· prepare detailed reports about transactions and purchases periodically

· oversee invoicing, payment and coordinate with the finance department on the same

· supervise technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials

· lead and advise a team of procurement staff

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing all procurement activities including sourcing, pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management.

• Developing and implement procurement plans and strategies to support project and business needs.

• Ensuring tender processing time is maintained and facilitate tender and contract negotiations by practicing cost saving strategies.

• Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.

• Proactively engage and collaborate with business stakeholders to solve operational issues and problems related to Procurement operations.

• Ensuring all activities comply with procurement policy, tender procedures, and finance policy and manual for purpose in providing exceptional customer service .

Job Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements
• Review and analyse purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on outstanding orders
• Coordinate invoice/quality discrepancies with vendors
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data into ERP system
• Proactively manage supply risks and impact of disruptors on production such as demand fluctuations, component shortages, logistics issues, supplier issues or other
• Ensure engineering change notes are managed and executed timely with minimal impact to production

Job Requirements

• Min Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP system
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and source suppliers for ingredients, equipment, and other operational needs.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure favorable terms while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate inventory levels.
• Monitor stock usage, forecast needs, and minimize wastage.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure consistent supply.
• Work closely with the kitchen and operations team to understand procurement requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and budget constraints.
• Maintain detailed records of purchases, receipts, and supplier agreements.
• Handle issues related to delivery delays, defective products, or vendor disputes.
• Stay updated on market trends and new product availability.

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably in the F&B industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of local and international food safety regulations is an advantage.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Search potential vendors
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal database with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
• Follow-up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Liaise with suppliers and requesters to ensure all products arrive in good condition
• Raise Purchase orders for approval

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level with at least 3 years of relevant experience as Procurement Assistant
• Good communication skill and positive working attitude
• Proficient in MS Excel/Outlook
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software
• Team Player
• Diligent and self-motivated
• Able to work on weekends, flexible to work occasional public holidays
• Any other duties as and when assigned by Superior
• Able to start immediately will be an advantage

Digital Procurement Master Data Specialist – Telenor Procurement Company

Telenor Group is the world’s leading telecommunications company across the Nordics and Asia with 211 million subscribers and 81 billion NOK in revenues. We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies. Connectivity has been Telenor’s domain for more than 160 years, and our purpose is to connect our customers to what matters most.

Telenor has a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, as well as substantial activities in subsidiaries and joint venture operations, including mobile financial services and online classifieds in the Asia region. Worldwide, Telenor Group and our operations’ teams are 11,000 people strong.

Telenor Procurement Company (TPC), established in 2017 and based out of Singapore, operates as a subsidiary of the Telenor Group. We deliver Global Category Management as a service to the Telenor Business Units and beyond, taking full responsibility for the end-to-end Sourcing process and performance of global spend categories. Functioning as one Global Procurement team across all Telenor markets, we enable Telenor’s strategic ambitions by becoming a centre of expertise in the pursuit of efficient operations. TPC seeks qualified procurement professionals that are comfortable working in a global setup in the fast-paced Telecom field.

For more information, please visit our website (https://www.telenor.com/about/our-companies/other-units/telenor-procurement-company/)

About the Role

As Master Data Specialist, you will work with Senior Manager BI and Master Data to execute data strategy and establish better governance of the group’s procurement master data throughout its lifecycle and ensure that high quality, actionable spend data is provided to the business. You will guide the category teams on how to secure an item’s mastering and data integrity through the end-to-end procurement process. This is partially a new role in the team developing our master data management (MDM) is a key part of improving our global Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) capability. In this role, you will make your mark on Telenor’s journey of digital transformation.

However, the role will work closely with the operational team who is rolling out a common Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process and solution across all our business units.

Main Responsibilities

Master Data Governance

• Develop and secure implementation of the Master Data Governance across Global Procurement
• Develop and continuously improve lifecycle processes for efficient master data in P2P and Sourcing processes.
• Ensure effective master data governance disciplines for both internal stakeholders across BUs to establish data quality rules and ensure effective data quality program.
• Maintain and update governance documents, ensure alignment across data owners and center of excellence forum.
• Periodic maintenance of MDM portal and ensure information are up to date.

Data Analysis and Tooling Development

• Develop analytic report to be used for Global Procurement.
• Develop TCO benchmark tooling to be used across Global Procurement for the RFQ processes.
• Periodic analysis of spend data quality to ensure accuracy of spend, drive cleansing and process improvement through different forums (central and local category team, P2P, Finance).
• Develop and enhance machine learning scripts to improve spend classification

Project Support

• Assist in the planning and execution of projects aimed at improving operational efficiency.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely completion.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Build strong working relationships with internal or external customers, other key stakeholders within Global Procurement including P2P team and IT system specialists to develop a shared understanding of MDM requirements, business processes and department inter-dependencies.

Profile

We seek a passionate person in exploring various technology and knowledge has hands-on experience developing solution through various analytic tooling. with harmonizing and improving master data, common information architecture and business processes related to the procurement supply chain functional area.

The following characteristics will be critical to succeed in the role:

• Good understanding procurement process and data especially master data.
• A problem solver capable of dissecting a complicated problem and evaluating it systematically.
• Detail oriented and structured, while at the same time have a good overview and business acumen.
• Passionate about technology and staying up to date on current technology landscape and able to engage in technical discussion.
• A promoter of data science and Artificial Intelligence that can bring AI into procurement landscape.
• An analyst and a programmer yourself that able to develop solution through different tooling involving different technologies.
• Excellent communicator that brings a positive influence even to contentious discussions.
• Self-driven, and ability to adapt to a fast moving and dynamic environment with changes in priorities.
• Interested to evolve along a Data Governance/Data Management career path.

Qualification and Skills Requirements

• University degree within Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Management, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Data Science or equivalent
• 2+ years working with applied business intelligence and analytics solutions. Fresh graduates are welcome
• Experience from Procurement/Strategic Sourcing/ Category management/Supply Chain
• Working in a matrix set-up
• Working in an international corporate with both European and Asian footprint
• Hands-on experience with procurement enabling tools such as spend visibility and Coupa P2P.

Proficient in:

• Programming: Python, R
• Analytic: Power BI
• Cloud Platform: Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, Fabric
• O365: Power Automate
• AI: MS Co-Pilot, ChatGPT

The job scope includes:

• Support laboratory operations by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and functionality of laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Assist in conducting experiments, tests, and analyses under the supervision of laboratory staff.
• Procure laboratory supplies, equipment, and materials in accordance with project requirements and budgetary guidelines.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and ensure timely delivery of procurement orders.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, procurement transactions, and supplier information
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies to optimize cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel and project teams to identify procurement needs and recommend suitable products or solutions.
• Monitor and track the usage of laboratory consumables to prevent stockouts and minimize wastage.

Safety:

• Support the daily operation of all safety and security matters in the lab.
• Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines while handling hazardous materials and operating laboratory equipment.
• Provide expert advice to all staff on all workplace safety and health issues
• Develop and implement effective safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Conduct thorough inspections for all work premises assigned and execute all required follow-ups
• Conduct investigations for all accidents and incidents
• Facilitate the application of licenses and liaise with the relevant authorities for license/permit issues relating to safety, such as NEA,SCDF.
• Responsible for the emergency preparedness programme including local chemical spill response team
• Provide training, expertise and support in the safety management of lab equipment, consumables and operations of the labs
• Perform routine checks and inspection of assigned laboratories and office to maintain good housekeeping, enforce safety regulations and create safety awareness
• Conduct regular housekeeping and checking of safety equipment of the assigned laboratories and office to ensure compliance to safety regulations.
• Follow up on non-compliant safety inspection findings and ensure the corrective actions are rectified.

Security

• Plan and coordinate all lab security matters.
• Ensure high level of security for the smooth operations of lab.
• Ensure lab’s access is secured and house rules are followed.
• Ensure only authorized persons have accessed to the designated areas.

Assist in other laboratory-related tasks and projects as assigned by supervisors or management

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must possess at least a Secondary School/Professional Certificate/NITEC, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma/Degree, any field.
• Fresh graduates or 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field
• Good communication skills and able to communicate with internal department well.
• Be driven, responsible, organized, independent and able to handle stress well.
• Able to learn fast, high attention to detail, and able to multi-task
• Able to work under pressure and minimum supervision.
• Able to start immediately or at short notice is a plus.
• Possess positive working attitude, punctual, initiative and able to work productively under minimal supervision.

Join Our Team as a Strategic Procurement Leader!

Position: Procurement Manager
Location: Kaki Bukit
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Salary: $5,000 to $7,000
Annual Leave: 14 days

About Us
Since 2016, redefining mobile telecommunications in Singapore. As a leading no-contract mobile network operator, pride on delivering affordable, high-data plans tailored to the modern consumer. Focus on transparency, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation in the telco space.

Why This Role?
Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in telecommunications procurement will drive the backbone of our services. Reporting to the CFO and CEO, you’ll have the autonomy to shape procurement strategies while playing a crucial role in scaling our operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage procurement activities for telecommunications equipment, corporate gifts, and other key categories.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for network, IT, retail, and marketing projects.
• Spearhead major projects from RFP to delivery, ensuring optimal supplier evaluation and selection.
• Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring top-tier service and annual performance evaluations.
• Analyze CAPEX trends, inventory control, and propose cost-saving measures.
• Provide regular procurement updates to senior management through detailed reporting and dashboards.
• Stay vigilant about contractual matters and mitigate potential risks effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 4-6 years in strategic procurement within the telecommunications industry, with expertise in equipment like Radio Access Network and IT infrastructure.
• Skills:Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  Resourceful and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  Team-oriented with outstanding communication capabilities.
• Work Ethic: Independent, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and fast-growing telco company shaping the future of mobile services.
• Direct involvement in high-impact projects and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Take the Next Step: Become a key player in the telecommunications revolution!

EA Personnel R22110043 Tan Eng Kang

EA License 21C0430 A Dreamworks Company Pte Ltd

• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including RFQ/tender management, process optimization, and stakeholder training.
• Handle recurring procurement tasks such as supplier performance evaluation, approved vendor list maintenance, and updates to procurement KPIs.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager as part of the Operations Department.
• Responsible for driving cost savings, enhancing quality, and fostering a positive process culture in procurement operations.

Requirements:

• Diploma in any relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of procurement and tender experience in the Healthcare industry.
• Able to handle and understand contract legal terms.
• Proactive with a keen eye for detail.

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more job opportunities, please visit our website at www.recruit-expert.com

EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R1326740

Area of responsibility and Leadership tasks

• Act as a liaison between global Corporate Procurement Shared Service and APAC subsidiaries.
• Oversee procurement strategies and operations within the APAC cluster.
• Lead, manage, and develop the local procurement support team to achieve business objectives.
• Owner of sourcing strategies for the APAC cluster.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement transformation strategy for the APAC region, aligning with the global procurement vision and objectives.
• Manage and mitigate procurement risks for the APAC cluster.
• Develop and implement a digital transformation strategy for procurement, leveraging digital tools and platforms to transform procurement processes from sourcing to contract management.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement transformation strategy for the APAC region, aligning with the global procurement vision and objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships by executing the Source-to-Contract process, including preparing and conducting fact-based negotiations, and adapting tactics from a broad portfolio of negotiation strategies to achieve results that support business and procurement objectives.

Main tasks and project tasks

• Implement procurement policies and procedures across APAC subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the APAC cluster.
• Work closely with Global Procurement Shared Service and teams to develop a strategic roadmap, fostering best-in-class relationships with strategic and tactical vendors.
• Lead the implementation of global sourcing strategies in APAC.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements (TCO / End-to-End)
• Assess, highlight and manage procurement risks as a key responsibility.
• Oversee supplier performance and development.
• Collaborate with internal departments and the Procurement Shared Service to optimize procurement processes.
• Leverage Procurement Centers of Excellence and Value Stream Teams Expertise to maximize performance ensuring efficiency and alignment with the broader Procurement function
• Lead procurement projects and support local teams in implementing procurement strategies.

Objectives and control variables

• Set clear procurement goals aligned with corporate strategies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (related to Supplier Performance, Financial Metrics, Risk Management, Innovation etc) to ensure targets are met.

Internal and External collaborations

• Team within Global Procurement shared service

- Local Procurement support team: Oversee procurement activities within specific countries or sub-regions.

- Sourcing Managers: Focus on specific categories of goods and services, ensuring strategic sourcing and supplier management.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Finance/Controlling, Quality and Supply Chain teams to align procurement strategies with overall business goals.

- Coordinate with the global Corporate Procurement Shared Service to ensure consistency and alignment with global procurement policies.

• External Relationships

- Manage relationships with key suppliers and external partners to ensure reliable supply chains and favorable terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages relevant to the APAC region and German are a plus.

Job Description

• Industry/ Organization Type: Freight Transport
• Position Title: Procurement Supervisor
• Working Location: HarbourFront
• Working Hours: 5 days (Mon – Fri, 9.00 am – 6.00 pm)
• Salary Package: Basic up to $8,500 + AWS + $100 Mobile Reimbursement
• Duration: Permanent Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to set supplier agreements based on sales and operations needs.
• Provide the Asia Pacific region with a range of sea freight and intermodal service providers.
• Research market developments and competition rates; act on findings.
• Build and expand relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Work closely with suppliers, other offices, forwarders, and agents on rate offers and negotiations.
• File and maintain supplier information, rates, and surcharges in our Internal Vendor System.
• Monitor and manage the expiration of various rates in the Vendor System.
• Handle and control all rate negotiations with suppliers.
• Look for ways to make the best use of the supplier portfolio.
• Manage, support, and assist the regional procurement team in daily activities.
• Assist the Superior in other procurement duties as needed.

APPLY NOW!!!

• Diploma or similar credential required.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement within the logistics industry.
• Possess container shipping experience.
• Excellent knowledge of sea freights and transportation.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement or Process Development is a plus.

Please apply through ANY of the following methods:

• Submit your application by clicking the APPLY button;
• Email your resume to Job(at)anradus.com.sg. Please indicate #68003 on the email subject.

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Anradus Pte Ltd | EA License No. 20C0161 | Angel Lim | EA Reg No.: R1769781

We are representing our client in the construction and engineering industry in hiring for Senior Procurement Engineer

Responsibilities

• Handle purchase requisitions, quotes, and order placements while tracking order status to guarantee timely delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams to synchronize procurement requirements and uphold internal policies and procedures for adherence.
• Evaluate and select potential vendors and suppliers for M&E equipment, including transformers, cables, switchgears, electrical panels, lighting, and circuit breakers.
• Inspect and assess the quality of purchased M&E equipment and address any issues or discrepancies quickly.
• Assess vendors capabilities, product quality, and pricing to make sound decisions, negotiate contracts for favourable terms, and build new vendor relationships while conducting comprehensive due diligence on key or preferred vendors.
• Collaborate with the Cost Management and Business Development teams to optimize costs while ensuring quality is not compromised.
• Maintain strong connections with current vendor and handle any problems related to deliveries, quality, or pricing.
• Additionally, seek cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchasing or by considering alternative vendors.

Requirement

• Min Diploma in Supply Chain or its equivalent.
• Procurement experience within M&E industry.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge with M&E equipment and industry standards
• Good communication skill to interact with people at all levels.
• Maintaining internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

Interested applicants, kindly forward a copy of your updated resume in WORD document to [email protected] stating your current and expected remuneration together with notice period required by current employer.

EA License No: 12C6254

EA Personnel Registration No: 1879665

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Procurement Coordinator/Executive is responsible for participating in routine sourcing and purchasing activities to obtain the materials, equipment and services to deliver on projects involving ships, rigs and/or conversions. He/She typically comes from an engineering background with work experience in prodcution and/or design. He/She able to translate project requirements into specifications for materials, equipment and services to procure.

He/She should be comfortable engaging and interacting with vendors and other external parties, to fulfil his/her responsibilities in coordinating vendor selection processes, maintaining vendor contract records and databases, and following up on vendors' deliverables.

~ Clarify bid queries with vendors.
~ Coordinate procurement operations with vendors and stakeholders.
~ Draft sourcing schedules based on project plans.
~ Gather data on vendor performance to propose improvements.
~ Gather feedback on the effectiveness and efficiency of current sourcing strategies.
~ Highlight sourcing issues for management's action.
~ Maintain procurement database and documentation.
~ Maintain sourcing documentationin the procurement management system.
~ Maintain vendor information and records.
~ Manage vendor contracts.
~ Manage vendors' conformance to delivery schedules and product specifications.
~ Monitor vendor performance.
~ Prepare reports on assessments of bids received.
~ Process payments to vendors.

REQUIREMENTS:

· 1 year relevant experience

· Excellent communication skills with customers, colleagues and other parties

· Ability to plan, organize and schedule own workload

· Self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility and commitment

· Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin speaking client.

• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including RFQ/tender management, process optimization, and stakeholder training.
• Handle recurring procurement tasks such as supplier performance evaluation, approved vendor list maintenance, and updates to procurement KPIs.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager as part of the Operations Department.
• Responsible for driving cost savings, enhancing quality, and fostering a positive process culture in procurement operations.

Requirements:

• Diploma in any relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of procurement and tender experience in the Healthcare industry.
• Able to handle and understand contract legal terms.
• Proactive with a keen eye for detail.

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more job opportunities, please visit our website at www.recruit-expert.com

EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R1326740

The Job

• Assist in procurement functions such as generating Purchase Orders (PO), perform goods receipts and invoice entry as well as packing and distributing stocks to medical centres.
• Ensure all purchases are in compliance with the SOP.
• Resolve the issues encountered in CAS by liaising closely with MIS Department and vendors.
• Conduct inventory stock count and reconcile the discrepancies.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with the vendors.
• Participate in the tender process.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Person

• Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Preferably minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement.
• Proficient is Microsoft Office mainly Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders and respond appropriately for any open orders
• Input all the materials shortages in the Pacer System
• Track order availability, shortages, and delivery with vendors
• Identify, evaluate, and propose material solutions and coordinate with Planning Team to support production plan
• Drive supplier performance reviews to attain the desired levels of cost, quality, delivery and support services.
• Ensure material fulfillment for engine production and keeping inventory at optimal level by optimizing active WIP and monitoring aging FG / WIP.
• Review parts usage analysis and ensure action plan is taken to keep the stock at the right level based on current usage trend (ROP/ROL).
• Liaise with vendors on defect parts for resolution (DR report)
• Reconciliation of invoices discrepancies (DFM)
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Requirement:

• Diploma or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or any other related field
• At least 1-2 years of relevant procurement experience in fast-paced environment
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industries an added advantage
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications e.g. MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and PowerBI

Contract duration: 3 to 6 months

Salary range: Up to $3200

Working location: Loyang (Shuttle bus provided at various venues)

Working hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm

How to apply:

Submit your application by emailing a detailed copy of your updated Resume in MS Word Format to Ashley Soo Li Kim (EA Personnel Reg. No. R23113395, Achieve Career Consultant Pte Ltd EA Licence No. 05C3451) by clicking the “Apply Now” or email Ashley at [email protected]

Please indicate the below information in your resume:

• Current & Expected Salary
• Reason(s) for leaving
• Notice Period / Availability to commence work

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The Opportunity

Our Client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Procurement Officer to join their team on a 1-year contract. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process and inventory control for their plant and logistics operations in the West Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Disseminate and enforce company policies and procurement procedures to user departments
• Assist Head of Section with procurement activities for new projects
• Manage and oversee purchase orders and contracts for all plants
• Ensure all purchases and contracts follow company procurement policies
• Collaborate with other departments on tender and contract activities
• Ensure proper contract execution and compliance with SOX requirements
• Follow up on contractual requirements and provisions with vendors
• Monitor overdue reports for contracts, purchase orders, insurances, and security deposits, sending reminders to departments
• Manage vendor master data in SAP MM and SAP B1 (vendor creation and qualification)
• Conduct vendor performance reviews annually and after contract completion
• Oversee tender sales

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a procurement, contract tendering and administrative
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to optimise procurement processes and inventory management
• A team player with a proactive and adaptable approach to work

Interested candidates, please send your updated resume to [email protected]

About the Hiring Company

The hiring company is an established brand in the FMCG industry, with strong footprints across South-East Asia. They are urgently hiring an Assistant Manager to manage their Indirect Procurement on a contract basis.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Indirect Procurement team, you will be responsible to support strategic sourcing activities and negotiations with suppliers on categories such as Store Construction, Maintenance and Visual Merchandising.

Your other responsibilities include:

• Lead & Execute end-to-end procurement processes for specific categories, spend or projects.
• Conduct thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter experts
• Develop strategic sourcing / purchasing plans that support the future profitability of the business
• Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities in the region

The Successful Applicant

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain or equivalent related studies
• At least 4 years of experience in Procurement or Category Management with experience in strategic sourcing and tenders
• Prior experience in managing categories such as Store Construction, Maintenance and Visual Merchandising be highly regarded
• Experience in the retail industry will be advantageous
• Able to start on a short notice due to urgency of the role

EA Registration Number: R23118567

EA License Number: 15S7709

Procurement Specialist (Aerospace/ Purchasing/ SAP/ RAMCO)

2 Years Contract

Location: Seletar

Salary up to $3,500

Our client is an aerospace manufacturer specializing in military rotorcraft and commercial helicopters. They also engage in the wholesale of aircraft equipment and supplies, including aeronautical equipment.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue purchase orders to both local and overseas suppliers in accordance with recommendations from the requestor. Both SAP PO and manual PO where applicable.
• Support company MRO / CRO operation in the form of hangar consumables timely replenishment, on time sending out of tooling and GSE POs to approved vendors that are due for calibration.
• Evaluate and select suppliers that meets organization's standards of pricing, quality, timing and reliability of supplies. Carry out vendor performance review as required under the SOP.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, tenders, proposals or quotations, negotiate prices, delivery and payment term.
• Maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers and vendor, materials and prices.
• Seek Quality and Compliance officer's approval on OEM or distributor/stock lists for parts that are subject to FAA or CAAS airworthiness certification.
• Data entry to computer system to raise and issue purchase order and transmit order to vendors through email or other acceptable means. Ensure all orders to suppliers are received and acknowledged.
• Track and monitor status of purchase orders and handles suppliers follow ups on delivery action to ensure timely delivery and meet urgent requirement.
• Update company stake holders on the status of the request to ensure MRO / CRO project are on track and tooling and GSE calibration PO are issued before calibration due dates.
• Liaise and communicate with internal customers on status of orders and other procurement needs.
• Update ERP system on incoming materials and compares information on packing slips with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment received for Finance processing.
• Ensures that all supplies received are processed and distributed to requestor in timely manner, as directed in Purchase Requisition.
• Assist Procurement Lead / Procurement Manager in all other procurement functions as required.

Requirements:

• At least three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience in Aerospace Industry
• Knowledge in purchasing function
• Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• International Shipping Knowledge
• Knowledge in SAP and RAMCO applications

Lim Pey Chyi (Apple) - [email protected]

Recruitment Consultant (R2090579)

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

EA Licence: 02C3423

Job Description:

• Support procurement process at DxD Hub, ensuring technical and policy compliance as well as value-for-money.
• Structuring requirements for procurement process: Translate purchase requests from technical team to online procurement systems.
• Perform and/or support activities throughout procurement process. Example activities include creating internal approval memos and justification, preparing external documents (e.g. Invitation to Quote, Tenders).
• Support proposal evaluation: work with users to perform structured assessment of vendor proposals and recommend proposal to award.
• Partner with executives in other functions including Procurement and Finance to ensure efficient operations.
• Collate and track data to support analysis, including maintaining databases and hard copy records.
• Ensure that database is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team ensuring safe and comfortable DxD Hub operations.
• General administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team.
• Manage and monitor inventory of office and pantry supplies and re-order as needed.
• Track non-scientific equipment and assets (e.g. video conferencing system, furniture) and work with vendors for maintenance.
• Monitor facilities vendors (e.g. cleaning, telecom) to ensure a comfortable office environment for staff including light clean-up as needed.
• Work closely with SpIA and HR for the issuance of staff card for new hires and ensure that the staff has access to all DxD office sites.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma holder with a certificate in professional secretarial skills/ finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in purchasing of biomedical consumables and equipment would be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Well organised and good written communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety would be an advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Individual who is self-motivated, and results driven.
• Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm

This position will be based in Singapore , reporting to procurement manager .

Expected to use their specialized knowledge to maintain an efficient procurement system to supply cost effective materials and services to support the company’s operations.

Job Responsibilities

Procurement Operations and Data Maintenance

• Support the procurement end to end function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations. Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.

• Maintain system integrity of supplier’s info in the ERP system, such as items suppliers connect, purchasing agreements and supplier basic data like MOQ, order multiple, purchasers responsible and supplier maintenance.

Sourcing

• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down, new programs and improvement opportunities or mitigate the risk.

• Create and review opportunities on alternative materials and or suppliers to meet the business unit objectives in procurement activities and deliver best values and business savings.

• Collaborating with quality team to understand company/s needs as well as work with our existing/new suppliers to determine company strategic alignment.

SNOP

• Understand the trend of raw material / feedstock related, update the information to commercial team, provide analysis on costs, new and cost savings activities. Develop strong partnership with suppliers.

• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers, provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost to achieve savings. Establish r/s with suppliers to leverage the needs in term on tight supply situation as well as to be ahead of the market requirement.

• Contribute and communicate the impact on Procurement activities to new business initiatives and projects. Involve in Global procurement project activities.

Vendor Management

• Assess and evaluate supplier’s performance reviews, compiling data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.

• To audit supplier supply capability and quality standard when required. Maintain proper documentation in accordance with ISO procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Degree Holders with at least 5 years of working experience in end to end procurement related field in manufacturing environment

• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in related field preferably in petrochemical or polymers related industry

• Possess strong sourcing and negotiation skills.

• Accountable team worker, proactive, problem solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work productively and collaboratively with multi-functional teams to achieve business goals.

• Candidates with good experience in petrochemical raw material commodity price trend analysis will be at advantage

• Familiar with SnOP process would be added point

• This position required to manage overseas vendor from China

Job Description:

• Support procurement process at DxD Hub, ensuring technical and policy compliance as well as value-for-money.
• Structuring requirements for procurement process: Translate purchase requests from technical team to online procurement systems.
• Perform and/or support activities throughout procurement process. Example activities include creating internal approval memos and justification, preparing external documents (e.g. Invitation to Quote, Tenders).
• Support proposal evaluation: work with users to perform structured assessment of vendor proposals and recommend proposal to award.
• Partner with executives in other functions including Procurement and Finance to ensure efficient operations.
• Collate and track data to support analysis, including maintaining databases and hard copy records.
• Ensure that database is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team ensuring safe and comfortable DxD Hub operations.
• General administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team.
• Manage and monitor inventory of office and pantry supplies and re-order as needed.
• Track non-scientific equipment and assets (e.g. video conferencing system, furniture) and work with vendors for maintenance.
• Monitor facilities vendors (e.g. cleaning, telecom) to ensure a comfortable office environment for staff including light clean-up as needed.
• Work closely with SpIA and HR for the issuance of staff card for new hires and ensure that the staff has access to all DxD office sites.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma holder with a certificate in professional secretarial skills/ finance.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in purchasing of biomedical consumables and equipment would be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Well organised and good written communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety would be an advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Individual who is self-motivated, and results driven.
• Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

What we are looking for:

- Familiar with IT contractual clauses to negotiate with suppliers, as one of the key deliverables of the scope is to review contracts for this role. Good knowledge on information technology contractual clauses:

* Scope of Services

* Payment Milestones

* Min Wage

* Man Days Estimation

* Confidentiality Agreement

* Intellectual Property/Ownership

* Breaches & Indemnity

* Governing Law & Jusrisdication

- Experienced Hire whom is focused on IT Services Sourcing & Procurement, understand the IT services nuances to facilitate on the negotiation with suppliers.

- 2 Types Of Domain (Any One Of Each): Software Application Contracts or IT Infrastructure Contracts

Department:

BANK's Techology Operations Strategic Sourcing Team to review and negotiate IT contracts with suppliers on IT initiatives across the Bank.

Job Description:

- Review and negotiate IT contracts with suppliers on IT initiatives across the Bank.
- Working in close collaboration with the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement colleagues, Group Legal and IT stakeholders to protect the Bank and to optimize the value from the supply market.
- Ensure compliance to BANK'S policies, process standards and guidelines.
- Provide advice on contracts, explain impact of contract gaps and mitigate contract risks to the stakeholders effectively and collaboratively.
- Ensure the right risk culture through strong communication lines with stakeholders and colleagues.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for engineering spare parts required for the maintenance and repair of maritime vessels and equipment, ensuring timely availability.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of marine engineering spare parts, negotiating contracts, prices, and terms to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery reliability.
• Maintain optimal levels of spare parts inventory, ensuring critical items are available without overstocking, to prevent unnecessary costs or delays in operations.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers, emerging trends, and cost-saving opportunities, ensuring the procurement of high-quality, durable parts at competitive prices.
• Coordinate the ordering process for spare parts, ensuring all required documentation (purchase orders, delivery schedules, invoices) is accurate and processed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all procured engineering spare parts meet the required quality standards and specifications, collaborating with technical teams to confirm suitability and compliance.
• Work closely with logistics teams to manage shipping, customs clearance, and delivery schedules, ensuring that spare parts arrive on time to prevent operational downtime.
• Prepare and manage procurement budgets, track expenses, and ensure that all procurement activities align with financial objectives, achieving cost efficiencies where possible.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, ensuring good communication, prompt resolution of issues, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with maritime industry regulations, international trade laws, and company policies, including safety and environmental standards related to the spare parts procured.

Requirements:

• Minimum degree in business management or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement and sourcing

Wong Li Qi (Jolin)

R2096313

Our Client:

Our Client is a prestige beauty company and We seek a Regional Indirect Procurement Assistant Manager(4 Months Contract - Maternity Cover) to support the Indirect Procurement Lead for several categories of spend including but not limited to Store Construction, Maintenance and Visual Merchandising.

Job Responsibilities:

To support and assist the indirect procurement lead in procurement activities for the region in APAC for various categories, primarily store construction and Visual Merchandising spend; leverage procurement and commercial opportunities to reduce cost, negotiate projects with vendors to achieve substantial savings, maintain or increase quality.

· 60% - Provide procurement & admin support to the Indirect Procurement Regional Lead. This includes communication with stakeholders on their requirements and priorities as well as coordinating tender process (RFXs) for the region. Coordinate vendor presentations and stakeholder evaluations as part of tender process. Communicate progress of projects in meeting performance goals.

· 20% - Assists in developing and reporting of savings, compiling of spend analysis, maintenance of approval hierarchy from requests, streamlining and improving procurement activities for all indirect spend categories

· 20% - Support the maintenance of central repository filling tools for all Indirect Procurement documents, contracts, tenders, etc

Job Requirements

· 5+ years of experience in supporting sourcing activities across multiple markets for mixed categories, preferably in store construction, store maintenance and / or visual merchandising.

· Strong technical skills in project Management / Construction experience with the ability to read and understand technical drawings, store and visual layouts.

· Proficient in Windows Office. Necessary ERP systems, SAP, Ariba beneficial.

· Ability to engage effectively and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders

Registration No: R22104771

EA Licence No: 22C1376