PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Procurement Manager is responsible in overseeing and managing sourcing capabilities and procurement operation. He/she is responsible for strategy and negotiating with vendors in terms of price, delivery and service while ensuring highest commitment to the company by satisfying the customer needs with quality work and efficiency by improving the processes, build effective team and manage ambiguity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Source and procure items required.
2. Work and coordinate closely with customers, vendors, PM, QS and other related functions in sourcing/procuring required items
3. Able to read simple technical drawings and explain to the team.
4. Do competitive Bidding when required for new purchases to ensure cost competitiveness without sacrificing quality
5. Maintain and monitor quotation status progress and ship the Sales orders according to the required dates
6. Arrange and coordinate closely the shipment request with the Logistic team/appointed forwarders
7. Build and establish rapport with Suppliers for service & quality improvement
8. Conduct supplier review, develop strategy for improvement, initiate business and organizational partnerships
9. Attend, liaise and close any quality related issues with the vendors and site.
10. Issue Non-conformance report (NCR) for quality related issues and ensure a necessary Corrective Action (CA) is provided for quality control.
11. Demonstrate leadership and provide training/coaching to Procurement executive to ensure individual's empowerment are achieved
12. Create standard work process related to job function to ensure sustainability and efficiency. Able to determine low hanging fruits improvement for immediate implementation.
13. Develop others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments. Appoint and check buyer’s load efficiently.
14. Conduct Employee performance review and feedback
15. Other ad-hoc jobs related to sourcing & procurement.
16. Ensure KPI target is achieved.
17. Ensures 5S is implemented in the work area.
18. Adheres company’s guidelines with regards to Safety and Quality.
19. Complies to Company Code of Business Conduct.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Ensures Accountability – holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
2. Customer focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
3. Resourcefulness – securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. To produce results by making the best use of the limited resources available.
4. Drives Result – consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Results might be quantifiable – measured in terms of less NCR, increase sales growth, good customer satisfaction ratings, new product launched.
5. Qualitative result -- an enhanced reputation among customers, a more vibrant brand that attracts customer and employee talent.
6. Build Effective team – forms competent team by establishing common objectives and shared mindset.
7. Technical Knowledge – able to interpret/understand the concept, principles and standard apply on the drawing details.

QUALIFICATION GUIDE

1. Education : Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering related cours
2. Experience : Minimum 7 years of proven and Solid years of work experience in the same field and similar industries

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission To Serve Mankind to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate quotations and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring seamless contract start-ups and renewals.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, securing beneficial agreements for the company.
• Handle central procurement requests for essential items like corporate apparel, name cards, stamps, and letterheads.
• Engage with both new and existing vendors, facilitating smooth purchase procedures.
• Oversee office supply requisitions, including consumables, stationery, furniture, and printed materials.
• Assist in procuring IT hardware and software for divisional needs.
• Monitor and track expenditures related to procurement activities, ensuring financial compliance and resource optimization.
• Coordinate with relevant Centres to determine inventory needs.
• Participate in cost-benefit analyses for procurement decisions.
• Any other duties assigned by Management.

• Diploma / Degree in Business Administration/ Procurement/ Supply Chain Management or equivalent

• Preferably with 2 years of relevant experience, but open to fresh graduates.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-tasks under tight time frames with minimum supervision
• Strong attention to detail and can work efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Inventory Management:
• Monitor stock levels, analyze sales trends, and forecast purchasing needs.
• Source and liaise with suppliers, including factories, to negotiate terms and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure cost-effective purchasing.

Marketing & Business Development:
• Manage e-commerce platforms and oversee online marketing campaigns.
• Plan and execute marketing strategies, promotions, and events.
• Track campaign performance and prepare ROI reports for management.

General Wholesale Operations:
• Supervise daily operations to ensure efficiency across departments.
• Handle ad hoc tasks such as logistics coordination and process improvements.
• Work closely with management to implement business strategies and achieve company goals.

Requirements
• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, marketing, or operations management.
• Strong multitasking, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-commerce tools (e.g., Shopify, Lazada).
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Job Description:

• Review purchase and material requisition, and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers / vendors to get quotation.
• Responsible for company vehicle road tax, COE, Insurance policies and etc.
• Handle application or renewal of company licences including ISO certificates.
• Manage foreign worker dormitory records and update in MOM website (OFWAS)
• Perform all general administrative tasks.
• Able to multitask and handle ad-hoc tasks.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Pleasant disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin speaking associates).

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Scope :

• Responsible for buying and proactively manage all purchases and shipments of ships' spares and stores, bunker and lub oil from approved vendor lists both locally and overseas
• Source for vendors and quotations
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms / quotations with local and overseas suppliers and preparation of PO
• Perform daily operational purchasing matters and co-ordinate shipping documentation, logistics and schedules
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and meeting quality requirements
• Assist in carrying out repair maintenance and servicing of vessels to the instructions of the Technical Manager
• Assist in carrying out the negotiations with Class Surveyors relative to the surveys on board vessels, and reporting to the Technical Manager
• Communicate with our seamen crews daily on operations matter
• Liaise with Jurong Port, PSA, MPA and stevedores on operations matter
• Liaise with Agents in Malayisa, Indonesia and Thailand on operations matter

Job Requirement :

• Candidate must possess at least a GCE O-Level Certificate
• With 2 years of working experience in relevant field
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and with a cross functional team
• Have good time management whilst working under tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate and build relationships
• 5 Days week at Lower Delta Road
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice
• Only Singaporeans & PR need to apply as we do not have any more quota for foreigners

About our client: Our client is a global MNC company in the Oil&Gas industry.

About the role:

1) Responsible for planning, and defining contracting strategy

Contracting Management

• Develop the Contracting Strategy appropriate for the project scope, project strategy and contractor market; to be involved as early as Investment Proposal in the development of Contracting Strategy.
• Manage the pre-qualification process;
• Set up the contract (s), execution of potential scope changes, schedule obstacles, and in cooperation and alignment with the Project Manager;
• Manage the tendering and contracting process up to contract awards;
• Set-up contracting, sourcing plan and organize Division/Global tender board according to Global Tender Procedure

Supplier Management

• Organize pre-qualification for the tender under allocation
• Ensure updating of approved vendor list for qualified vendors/contractors
• To organize and conduct site visit of contractors for growth projects as required.

Contract management

• Ensure proper implementation and follow-up of procurement contracts
• Facilitate visibility and availability of contracts.
• Ensure adequate usage of contracts.
• Ensure that supplier contracts are managed in line with the specifications of the Procurement Policies and principles (compliance).
• Evaluate and improve use of contracts and decide on contract development together with stakeholders (e.g. termination or modification).
• Work with Project Manager to negotiate the Variation Orders for growth projects

Purchase to pay

• Effectively execute and/or manage the relevant S&P steps in the P2P process (Request, Approve, Order, Expedite and Receive) in order to get the right service/product at the right place at the right time. Effectively use the supporting ERP system.

Tendering

• For purchases larger than SGD40K without framework agreement, execute and manage an optimal supplier selection process via all required steps such as: conduct internal and market analysis, determine selection criteria, develop and evaluate RFI and RFP, execute clarification meetings, communicate to bidders and cooperate with internal business partners.

Project & Category Strategy Development

• Based on key categories of procurement plan, develop and execute a project strategy and category strategy. This includes conducting internal and external analyses, defining and agreeing with stakeholders on the best strategy in order to realize, secure and sustain optimal value for the business (in terms of costs, efficiency, risk, etc)..

2) Responsible for ensuring the availability of the goods and services according to functional budget and planning requirements

• Execute the annual terminal procurement plan and budget as per allocation
• Perform spend analysis, contract analyses, categories review, process improvement analyses and define initiatives to be included in the annual terminal procurement plan and budget cycle.
• Align the plan with all stakeholders and subsequently govern execution of the procurement plan.

3) Responsible for developing continuous process improvements through analyses

• Continuous reviewing S&P policies, standards and systems and propose improvement to the P2P process to Manager S&P.

4) Performance Measurement

• Understand and periodically measure and analyse processes and their performance/results by measuring global and local KPIs (e.g. P2P, savings,contractor safety, etc.). Provide recommendations to improve the performance

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• At least 3 years’ experience in Contracting Management or Procurement related experiences.
• Must have EPC experience for services e.g. Civil works, mechanical works (not just buying equipment)
• Able to administer EPC contracts in terms of reviewing deviations and accessing VO and contracting disputes
• Strong commercial awareness and experience of Contract Law, which includes drafting contract/specification clauses.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations; vendor management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and decisive with high initiative.
• A quick-learner, a good team player as well as possess the aptitude to work well independently.

Other:

• Work location: Jurong East
• Work hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

Employment Agency: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.

Employment Agency Licence No: 94C3545

EA Personnel: Wong Pik Kiun (Kimberly)

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1984508

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.

The Merchandiser & Procurement Executive is responsible for managing the end-to-end merchandising process, ensuring the timely procurement of goods and materials, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role involves working closely with suppliers, negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with internal teams to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchandising:

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies that align with business objectives.
• Plan and manage product assortments, ensuring a balance between core and seasonal products.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to optimize product offerings and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop promotional strategies and campaigns.
• Conduct regular market visits to monitor competitor activities and gather customer insights.

Procurement:

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery and quality of goods.
• Monitor and forecast inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to streamline the supply chain process.
• Conduct cost analysis and seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report on key performance indicators related to merchandising and procurement.
  

Job Requirement:

• Diploma/Degree in business/sales related
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
• A hands-on, resourceful, result-oriented and analytical thinker
• Ability to work well in a team
• Meticulous and able to meet tight deadlines

**Purchasing Duties:**

- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Analyze sales trends and forecast future purchasing needs.
- Liaise with suppliers, including overseas factories, to negotiate pricing and ensure timely deliveries.
- Evaluate and select reliable suppliers based on performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company policies.

**Marketing Duties:**
- Manage e-commerce platforms and optimize online store performance.
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns, including promotions, advertisements, and events.
- Develop marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and drive sales.
- Monitor and analyze campaign performance, presenting ROI reports to management.
- Organize and participate in trade shows or corporate events to promote the brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to Deputy General Manager and Engineering Admin Manager.
• Issue and process purchase order
• File and maintain records of purchase orders
• Order, replenish and manage office stationery supplies and inventory.
• Performs administrative functions and support to Engineering Admin team
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

REQUIREMENT:

• GCE ‘O’ / ‘A’ / Diploma / Relevant qualification.
• Strong in Microsoft word and excel application.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central is an added advantage.
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Meticulous and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Singaporean and SPR only.
• Fresh graduate is welcome to apply.

• The Manager will be pivotal to providing general support to the overall project management group for the preparations and tracking of project reports, tenders, administration, financial progress.
• Assist to ensure that reporting is accurate and timely as provided by PM.
• Prepare, review to manage front end development costing and estimates for feasibility studies and proposals.
• Ability to interpret Architectural and Engineering drawings/ specifications for project costing. Identify technical gaps and raise stakeholder concern for better accuracy of costing.
• Measurement of quantities and formation of Schedule of Works and/or Bill of Quantities.
• Able to drive and lead tender E2E process includes scope demarcation, formation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, conduct tender interviews/ clarifications, addendum managements and award recommendations.
• Risks assessment and governance are required throughout pre and post contract of each project or program.
• Prepare various contracts, nominated sub-contracts and consultancy agreement with proper assessment of provision and clauses stated or to be infused. This including consolidates contract documents include necessary liaison across department, Client and/or other stakeholders.
• Ensure contract compliances is satisfied contractually and technically upon award and ensure is conducted within the boundaries with full compliance to Employer Requirements and Meinhardt Standards.
• Attend project site or CCM meeting at frequency that in accordance with project basis.
• Ability to costing and contractual advice towards Client and Management.
• Assess variation costs to market range, prepare interim valuations for contractor’s progress claim coupled with remeasurement as and when necessary.
• Verify price submissions for new scope and/ or variations as par to contracted or market fair price at justifiable basis.
• Understand and adhere to the statutory building regulations.
• Undertake cost analysis for variations with presentable reporting internally reporting to line manager, Meinhardt Management, Client and related stakeholders.
• To produce monthly cost report and financial cash flow on project basis.
• Value and verify completed work done and make reasonable payment recommendation upon satisfaction.
• Highlight of forecast problems and escalate for next course of action and way forward.
• Able to resolve problems with quick turnaround. Always provide solution instead of problem statement.
• All rounded and good analytical thinking.
• Keep proper filling record of all documentations under Company Server for audit compliance.
• Drive with contractual disputes and claims and recommend realistic solutions for consideration.
• Sourcing and recommendation of potential contractors and market suppliers in expanding vendor pool.
• Undertake QS scope of services from FEED stage to pre and post contract. This includes reconciliation of project final accounting.
• Be involved in pre-qualification process.
• To ensure work compliance with Company ISO Quality Procedure Manual and Practice.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as and when required or attend ad-hoc matters assigned by Superior.

Key Attributes

• Professional, positive and self-driven.
• Successful customer-facing practices.
• Diligent, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to cope successfully under pressure and with shifting priorities;
• Excellent collaborator.
• Able to work independent with minimum supervision/ guidance.
• Willing to take up ownership with work commitment.
• Self-motivated and discipline.
• Cost sensitive, detailed in numbering.
• Effective communicator at all levels.
• Team player, able to work on own initiative and take up new tasks and challenges;
• Assertive, adaptable, and creative.
• Good analytical thinking.
• “Can-do” attitude, willing to go the extra mile.

The Merchandiser & Procurement Executive is responsible for managing the end-to-end merchandising process, ensuring the timely procurement of goods and materials, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role involves working closely with suppliers, negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with internal teams to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchandising:

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies that align with business objectives.
• Plan and manage product assortments, ensuring a balance between core and seasonal products.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to optimize product offerings and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop promotional strategies and campaigns.
• Conduct regular market visits to monitor competitor activities and gather customer insights.

Procurement:

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery and quality of goods.
• Monitor and forecast inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to streamline the supply chain process.
• Conduct cost analysis and seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report on key performance indicators related to merchandising and procurement.
  

Job Requirement:

• Diploma/Degree in business/sales related
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
• A hands-on, resourceful, result-oriented and analytical thinker
• Ability to work well in a team
• Meticulous and able to meet tight deadlines

The Planning Manager responsibilities :

- To develop and maintain the company's overall Construction schedule.

- To develop, maintain and track the company's overall Material procurement, fabrication and delivery schedule.

- To develop, maintain and track the company's overall project and combined cash flow projections

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Purchasing manager to source and evaluate new vendors for supply of identified materials for company’s portfolio of business.
• Able to negotiate with new and existing vendors to ensure supply of material in most cost-efficient manner within agreed price target and budget.
• Working closely with sales team to track and monitor delivery of purchased items within agreed schedule and confirm delivery of items per agreed specifications by respective vendors.
• Conduct periodic review of existing vendors, provide, negotiate and execute recommendations to ensure vendor performance on pricing, quality and delivery.
• Provide support to management in reviewing and recommending sourcing / procurement policies including use of appropriate tools to meet company’s evolving business needs.
• Issuance of Purchase orders and expediting of delivery in timely order
• Develop analysis tools with system to enhance job and intensify control and continuous improvement
• Fully co-develop and implement sub-con control and tracking with local and overseas vendors
• Driving cost reduction project with monthly report and action items

Requirement:

• Minimum diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a strategic sourcing position
• Able to manage a multitude of projects and/ or vendors simultaneously
• Meticulous and strong attention to details to ensure correct capture and issuing of orders
• Work experience in similar position within manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of procurement best practices, contract agreement, financials and cost analysis
• Experience in logistics and familiarity with incoterms will be advantageous

About our client: Our client is an EPC contractor in the Offshore Oil & Gas industry.

About the role:

• To ensure effective communications with suppliers and freight handling partners in order for shipping documents and instructions to be issued in a timely and accurate manner to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Establish communication with suppliers to enable timely, accurate delivery schedule of supplier.
• To assist the Procurement Manager in liaising with supplier and forwarders on logistics and shipping matters.
• Preparation of expediting reports detailing supplier's progress and arranging transportation and logistics for clearance of consignments (import and export)
• Procurement of project and non-project items at various vendors to meet the Company's Yard requirements.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback of suppliers, transportation and logistics providers by ensuring resolution of issues and timely deliveries.
• Ensure close monitoring of commited delivery date of suppliers.
• Monitor and ensure that all custom permit declaration complies with the regulatory requirements.
• Inform overseas suppliers to provide import CIPL with seaway Bill or Surrendered B/L to DM person-in-charge to check and verification purpose.
• Review and verify overseas supplier import CIPL with seaway Bill or Surrendered B/L and MES Import.
• To liaise with carrier agent to request Notice of Arrival in advance before vessel arrives in Singapore.
• In charge of preparing logistics tarrif rates.
• Collate and submit monthly MES report to Finance
• Assist in the Annual Vendors Assessmetn exercise
• Preparation of documetns for audit purpose.
• Other procurement functions as assigned by Reporting Officer.

About you:

• Diploma/Degree in Purchasing Management/Supply Chain Logistics Management/Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Marine or Oil & Gas industry or machinery procurement experience
• Able to work independently, meticulous and analytical with excellent problem-solving skills

Other information:

• Work location: West (company transport is provided in selected MRT stations)
• Working days: 5.5 days

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment Agency: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.

Employment Agency Licence No: 94C3545

EA Personnel: Wong Pik Kiun (Kimberly)

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1984508

The assistant / Full Purchasing Manager is a key strategic leader within our procurement division, responsible for overseeing purchasing activities across multiple international sites. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Procurement, you will drive initiatives that align procurement strategies with business objectives, ensure an optimized supply chain, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Success in this role requires strong business acumen, the ability to manage complex cross-border purchasing functions, and a focus on delivering value to support our global growth.

• Global Procurement Strategy: Lead regional purchasing teams to implement and refine procurement strategies that align with company objectives, delivering optimal cost efficiencies, quality, and continuity of supply across all locations.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with suppliers globally to secure the best possible terms, enhance supplier performance, and mitigate risk. Implement strategies for supplier evaluation and development.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Oversee the tracking and analysis of key purchasing metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Regularly publish performance reports for all regional sites, ensuring data transparency.
• Demand and Inventory Planning: Work with Planning Team to develop and execute demand planning and inventory optimization strategies to meet production needs, balancing stock levels with cost control and waste reduction.
• Process and Policy Enhancement: Spearhead reviews and improvements in procurement processes and policies, driving efficiencies that create competitive advantages and uphold best practices across global operations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Project Management: Act as a strategic partner across production, logistics, and finance to support seamless operations. Lead cross-functional projects that enhance procurement’s contribution to company-wide objectives.
• Leadership and Team Development: Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and supports team and individual growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role overseeing regional or global procurement activities.
• Meticulous and strong attention to details to ensure correct capture and issuing of orders.
• Good level of liaison skills and ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• High sense of proactivity.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a proactive approach to procurement.
• Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to leverage data for process optimization.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Leadership capabilities to inspire and develop a team.
• Experience with ERP systems and familiarity with logistics, including incoterms, is a plus.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are hiring an officer to handle facilities, inventory and procurement for our office and laboratory. He/she must be willing to come to office daily, possess a good positive learning attitude and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

· Inventory

o Document and receive daily deliveries and shipments for the lab and office

o Update inventory and filing of delivery order

o Monitor, identify, track, review, and report the need of supplies and equipment in the office and laboratory

· Procurement for office, R&D laboratory and clinical laboratory needs

o Procurement of inventories including consumables, reagents, equipment and office supplies.

o Generate purchase orders

o Analyze different suppliers to obtain the most cost effective deals including supporting on OEM discussions with vendors

o Support the calculation of COGS

· Building infrastructure and ancillary services management

o Ensure the facility meets legal, health and safety standards

o In charge of safety (fire and biosafety) of the workplace

o Point of contact with external vendors for routine maintenance

o Schedule and supervise maintenance and repair work including infrastructure and equipment repair, scheduled waste disposal, laundry, pest control, and external cleaning by vendor

o Monitor maintenance of equipment and infrastructure in laboratory in accordance with ISO and accreditation standards Nalagenetics possesses.

Experience required

· At least 2 years experience in inventory management, procurement and operations

· Strong organization skills

· Strong attention to detail

· Meticulous with documentations

· Good communication skills

· Good knowledge in Microsoft office (excel & word)

Minimum education qualification

· GCE O-level & above

Job Descriptions:

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Manage inventory levels effectively
• Oversee receiving, inspecting, and dispatching of goods
• Negotiate pricing and follow up with suppliers as needed
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
• Collaborate and liaise with internal departments
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Requirements:

• Immediate availability to start work
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Purchasing manager to source and evaluate new vendors for supply of identified materials for company’s portfolio of business.
• Able to negotiate with new and existing vendors to ensure supply of material in most cost-efficient manner within agreed price target and budget.
• Working closely with sales team to track and monitor delivery of purchased items within agreed schedule and confirm delivery of items per agreed specifications by respective vendors.
• Conduct periodic review of existing vendors, provide, negotiate and execute recommendations to ensure vendor performance on pricing, quality and delivery.
• Provide support to management in reviewing and recommending sourcing / procurement policies including use of appropriate tools to meet company’s evolving business needs.
• Issuance of Purchase orders and expediting of delivery in timely order
• Develop analysis tools with system to enhance job and intensify control and continuous improvement
• Fully co-develop and implement sub-con control and tracking with local and overseas vendors
• Driving cost reduction project with monthly report and action items

Requirement:

• Minimum diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a strategic sourcing position
• Able to manage a multitude of projects and/ or vendors simultaneously
• Meticulous and strong attention to details to ensure correct capture and issuing of orders
• Work experience in similar position within manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of procurement best practices, contract agreement, financials and cost analysis
• Experience in logistics and familiarity with incoterms will be advantageous

Job Descriptions:

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Manage inventory levels effectively
• Oversee receiving, inspecting, and dispatching of goods
• Negotiate pricing and follow up with suppliers as needed
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
• Collaborate and liaise with internal departments
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Requirements:

• Immediate availability to start work
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills

About ALPS

ALPS Pte Ltd, set up in 2018 as part of Ministry of Health’s (MOH) strategic thrust in delivering value-based supply chain solutions to public healthcare.

As the public healthcare supply chain agency, we design and execute a national level end-to-end supply chain

blueprint in partnership with 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore.

Our employees are key to our excellence – the heartbeat in sustaining our mission, developing new capabilities and re-engineering processes to future-proof Singapore’s healthcare supply chain landscape –making it more sustainable and resilient.

An exciting career awaits you at ALPS. Join us to embark on a meaning career that brings value and impact to the population. Apply now if that sounds like something you would like to be a part of.

About The Role

As the Senior Manager, he/ she will be based at one of the Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore to assist the Site Lead to undertake the portfolio in managing the non-medical team. Leading the team, he/she will be responsible for the Procurement and Contract Management services within the PHI. He/she will work closely with the institution users and ALPS vendors to support the institution’s daily operations for patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement sourcing strategies and supplier initiatives, ensuring accountability for outcomes.
• Provide managerial support to the procurement team, ensuring effective vendor performance and relationships.
• Acquire and utilize domain knowledge in specific categories, guiding category management.
• Review and endorse procurement offers and facilitate their evaluation.
• Ensure unbiased evaluation of procurement products and services.
• Conduct and co-chair evaluation meetings.
• Approve and properly file meeting minutes and documentation.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and drive negotiations for optimal value.
• Facilitate contract negotiations and long-term agreements with vendors.
• Lead negotiations to achieve best value outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships to optimize performance and compliance with service level agreements.
• Ensure business continuity plans and risk assessments are in place.
• Troubleshoot and resolve requisition process issues and disputes.
• Attend meetings with health institutions to manage critical supplies.
• Lead continuous improvement in sourcing and procurement processes, ensuring uninterrupted supply.

Requirements

• University Graduate with at least 8-10 years’ experience
• Postgraduate with 6-8 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in a healthcare provider’s environment and/or with knowledge in healthcare supplies
• Experience in a supervisory role or leading project across functional teams, procurement cycle and governance in procurement
• Proficiency in using eProcurement tools, SAP MM is advantageous
• Possess strong interpersonal communication, good organisation skills, proactive analytical and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrates sense of integrity and transparency
• Possess excellent planning & prioritisation, judgement and decision making

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us collecting, using, retaining and disclosing your information to potential hiring managers for their consideration. All information will be treated with highest confidentiality.

An exciting career awaits you at ALPS. Join us to embark on a meaning career that brings value and impact to the population. Apply now if that sounds like something you would like to be a part of.

Only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

About our client: Our client is one of the logistics companies in Singapore.

About the role:

• Lead and manage team responsible for setting supplier agreements in consideration of sales and operations requirements
• Provide the Asia Pacific regional organization with a comprehensive portfolio of service providers supplying sea freight and intermodal services
• Arrange research on market development on suppliers which are used by our competition and market rates and act upon it
• To build and expand through relationships with existing and new suppliers on various levels in the responsible area
• Work in close cooperation with various parties (suppliers, other offices, forwarders and agents) in rate offers and negotiation
• Filing and maintenance of suppliers' information, rates, and surcharges within our Internal Vendor System
• Monitor and manage expirations of various rates in the Vendor System
• To effectuate and control all rate negotiations with the suppliers in their area
• Look for opportunities to make optimal use of the supplier's portfolio
• To manage, support, and facilitate the regional procurement team in their day-to-day activities
• To assist the Superior in other procurement duties as needed

About you:

• Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• A proven track record in procurement in the Logistics business, with a minimum 5 years experience in similar function
• Excellent market knowledge in sea freights and transportation (ISO Tank)
• Proficient in using computing software (eg. in-house programs)
• Results oriented with great negotiation and analytical skills for supplier selection and evaluation
• Possess proven leadership skills with ability to manage processes as well as build relationships
• Additional experience in Continuous Improvement or Process Development environment considered as an advantage
• Strong English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Pragmatic and strong drive to get things done
• Strong team player with hands on approach to work
• You are an open and clear communicator with an ability to establish and influence key relationships

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

Employment Agency: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.

Employment Agency Licence No: 94C3545

EA Personnel: Wong Pik Kiun (Kimberly)

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1984508

The Planning Manager responsibilities :

- To develop and maintain the company's overall Construction schedule.

- To develop, maintain and track the company's overall Material procurement, fabrication and delivery schedule.

- To develop, maintain and track the company's overall project and combined cash flow projections

Job Descriptions

• To assist the Purchasing department in preparing the Purchase Order and other internal documents as required based on correct specifications
• Comparing freight charges from different forwarders for all import shipments.
• Responsible for coordinating shipments with suppliers locally and overseas to warehouse
• Liaison with Finance, Warehousing, 3rd party couriers to ensure goods are received in satisfactory quality and quantity
• Plan weekly import shipments schedule for warehouse.
• Handling day to day paperwork to ensure smooth flow of goods deliveries
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of Diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• PC Literate – particularly Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Excellent eye for detail
• Be able to input data accurately
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Adaptable, flexible and highly-organised team player
• Affinity with the products
• Prior experience in Shipping Coordination is a MUST
• Candidates with immediate availability are preferred

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please apply with an updated CV indicating reasons for leaving, last drawn salary, expected salary and date of availability.