Purchasing Coordinator (Floral Industry)

Objectives of this role

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies for cost optimisation and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
• Identifying, evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness and adherence to ethical and sustainability standards.
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favourable pricing, payment terms and mutually beneficial agreements.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with organisational goals.
• Conducting market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends, supplier capabilities and pricing fluctuations.
• Managing supplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluation, issue resolution and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Monitoring inventory levels, analysing demand patterns and implementing inventory management strategies to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses.

Your tasks

• Implement procurement systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Source and negotiate with potential suppliers, assess their capabilities and evaluate their suitability based on predefined criteria.
• Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance evaluations and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans accordingly.
• Analyse inventory levels, demand forecasts and consumption patterns to optimise stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics and cost savings to higher management.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics to track performance, identify areas for improvement and report on sourcing effectiveness.
• Implement sustainable and socially responsible strategic sourcing practices, including supporting local suppliers and promoting ethical sourcing.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to sourcing activities.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.
• Some experience as a purchasing coordinator
• In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies and best practices.
• Demonstrable experience in the floral industry and familiarity with local and international suppliers and sourcing channels.
• Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimisation and negotiation techniques.
• Knowledge of vendor management and inventory management systems.
• An analytical mind with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment.

• 5.5 days work week
• 9am to 6pm (Mondays to Fridays), Saturdays 9am to 1.00pm (after job confirmation will be alternate saturdays)
• Work location: Gul Circle (Near to MRT Station)
• Manage the operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing and follow up on purchase orders delivery and shipment schedules
• Monitor, determine inventory levels and purchase needs (purchase forecast / plan)
• Evaluate suppliers performance base on the organization criteria
• Select suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality and cost-efficiency
• Build and maintain positive long-term supplier relationships
• Assist in audits on procurement related matters
• Any other adhoc duties assigned

Requirements:

• At least 2 to 3 years of purchasing expereince
• Purchasing expereince in ship supply industry or F&B Industry will be an advantage

To apply, please email to [email protected]

Linus Yeo Yong Boon

CEI No: R1104497

EA License No: 99C4599

Responsibilities:

- Liaise and follow up with suppliers/forwarders for on-time delivery

- Assist with sourcing and selecting suppliers at the best costs, qualities, and services

- Assist with negotiation and planning of delivery schedule in all purchasing matters

- Caculate food cost

- Purchase office supplies

- Data Entry, Filing and manager inventory level.

- Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Requirements:

- 5 days week (Mon to Fri / 9am to 6pm)
- Bilingual in both English and Mandarin (to liaise with Chinese speaking managers)
- Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level
- Min/preferred years of working experience: 1 year
- Willing to learn and able to work in fast

- Outgoing personality, Strong in coordination pace environment
- Independent and able to multi-task
- Good Team Player

[What the role is]

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments.

About the Finance, Risk Assurance & Procurement team
The Finance, Risk Assurance & Procurement division is an imperative business partner to the accounts management and policy groups of the EDB. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in extensive cross-functional collaboration with various teams within and outside EDB. The primary responsibility of the interns will be to conduct independent and objective assessments of an incentive recipient’s achievement of incentives conditions through on-site visits and document reviews.

[What you will be working on]

As an intern, you will be required to:

• Conduct on-site visits and document reviews to assess an incentive recipient’s compliance with incentives conditions.
• Prepare review reports documenting the assessment and findings. The intern is required to have strong attention to detail and good analytical skills to conduct thorough and accurate compliance assessments.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including the organization being reviewed, EDB account managers, and policy divisions.  The intern is required to have good communication and interpersonal skills to engage the stakeholders effectively.
• Manage multiple projects, demonstrate good problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented approach to deliver quality outcomes.
• Ensuring service delivery in accordance with pre-defined service level agreements, from planning, fieldwork and reporting.

During your internship, you can expect to gain the following skills and experiences:

• Exposure to how EDB collaborates with Singapore-based companies to achieve common goals.
• Valuable experience in assessing and addressing organizational compliance and insights into incentive compliance assessments in public agencies such as the EDB.
• Opportunity to apply and strengthen audit skills, including financial record review, interviews with key personnel, and asset verification.
• Development of cross-functional partnership, interpersonal, and project management skills, essential for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Foster essential professional skills, including risk management and analytical skills, crucial for conducting thorough and accurate compliance assessments.

[What we are looking for]

• Undergraduate in the penultimate year pursuing a degree in Business Accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Availability for a 6-month internship from July/August 2024 onwards
• Singaporean/PR

[What the role is]
About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.
For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (Overseas Operations) Team
The overseas operations team within EDB’s Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division focuses on providing advisory on the procure-to-pay value chain for EDB’s overseas centres and officers.

The overseas operations team is embarking on system changes involving re-designing the business processes. Interns will be part of this project to assist with various areas such as information flow, system controls set-up, and business workflow designs.

For Interns to better understand the current workflows and systems to help with the review project, Interns will be assigned daily operational tasks and work alongside the rest of the overseas operations team.

[What you will be working on]

As our Intern, you will be required to/your deliverables are:

• Process payments to suppliers and reimbursement to staff involved in overseas operations.

• Monitoring accounts receivables, fixed assets, and bank accounts at overseas centres.

• Review, assess and provide recommendations for the assigned area within the overseas operations system and business process review project. For example, an Intern may be assigned to review the current process from procurement to payment for EDB overseas leases that fall under FRS116.

Learning outcomes and other experiences available to the intern as part of the internship:

• Gain insights into overseas operations procurement and finance management

• Gain familiarity with SAP Concur and Workday

• Gain experience with system and workflow re-design project and project management skills.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Singaporean/Singaporean PR

• Polytechnic students available for a full-time internship from March – June/July 2024

• Basic accounting knowledge

Why Join Us?

• Global Top 50 Electronics Components Distributor
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Central Location (River Valley)
• Attractive remuneration and commission package
• Career prospect
• Medical benefits, birthday leave and more
• Training opportunities

If you are a proactive and strategic sourcing professional with a passion for driving supplier excellence on a global scale, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and fulfilment processes, supplier development, and global supplier partnerships
• Develop and execute strategies for identifying and developing semiconductor suppliers on a global scale to expand and diversify the supplier base
• Monitor and evaluate geopolitical, regulatory, and market trends that impact global sourcing and supplier relationships
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favourable agreements
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews to ensure quality, delivery, and responsiveness meet company standards
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain resilience
• Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, including requisition processing, purchase order creation, and order tracking
• Liaise with logistics team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services to meet operational demands
• Liaise with the Sales Team on customer’s specific components requests and provide inventory information

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to details
• Bilingual is preferred
• Proactive, excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Candidates with no experience are welcome to apply!

[What the role is]

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About FRAP
As part of EDB’s continuous efforts to develop the suite of industries in Singapore, the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division is an imperative business partner to our officers in the industry and policy groups.

As a FRAP business partner, you will be responsible for providing advisory on the procure to pay value chain. You will also be part of a team that is responsible for the data management and implementation of FRAP systems, which is critical in ensuring that EDB has access to accurate and relevant data at all times to help drive operational decision-making, policy-making and strategic planning by Corporate Management and line divisions within EDB. As this role requires cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders, you will also get to learn about EDB’s business from the line divisions directly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and/or procurement professional looking to build their competencies and work alongside a fun and passionate team that greatly emphasizes on teamwork, open communication and diversity of perspectives.

[What you will be working on]

• Processing payments for the Board’s expenses, including payment to suppliers, grant recipients and scholars and maintenance of supplier and customer records in financial system; 

• Processing reimbursement to staff for overseas trips and other claims; 

• Processing overseas centres’ expenses to suppliers;

• Monitoring of accounts receivables, fixed assets and bank account at overseas centres;

• Assessment and accounting for leases in accordance with FRS116

• Supporting various statutory returns, budget exercise, management reports and ad-hoc projects;

• Supporting financial systems enhancements and troubleshooting.

• Analysis of bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliation;

• Tasks will be assigned in accordance to the candidate’s experience and suitability.

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singaporean with the following attributes:

• Basic book keeping knowledge;

• Meticulous and patient;

• Able to perform under time pressure;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and SAP/SAP Concur/Workday preferred.

Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.