[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.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be part of a larger team within the IFF department in providing seamless and customer-focused solutions to support the achievement of business objectives.

What you will be doing

·       Carrier Management

·       Negotiate buying rates to ensure profitability of business

·       Manage the purchasing performance tool within the Department

·       Optimize profitability: Control of bookings through a cockpit, re-purchase when opportunities are identified

·       Escalation points for final validation of DMP (BOLLORE rates approval platform)

·       Work on yield improvement solutions

·       Validation of input for tender bidding

·       Establish guidelines for pricing and procurement in alignment to Middle Office direction

·       Work closely with the sea freight planning team to define and formalize the booking instructions (Routing, Carrier, Schedule) according to customer’s constraints and MO Solutions’ strategy

·       Preform cross-functional collaboration (Business Units, internal customer and pricing) to meet with required information including: Transport mode, price, and transit time

·       Monitor price movements and seasonal price fluctuations

·       Analyze and report on monthly business performance (at GM meeting)

·       Weekly report on vendor management and tasks activities to Head of Sea Freight

·       Design solutions for new products / line by building product strategy with General Manager – Sales

·       Support Vertical / KA managers in marketing / pricing evaluation with economic analyses

·       Provide guidance and correct errors in the company’s internal pricing platform

·       Conduct interviews and recruit junior staff

Team Management

·       Ensure and monitor team compliance to the Bollore’s Code of Conduct and Company’s regulations

·       Ensure team understanding and implementation on Bollore’s Value in daily work behaviors

·       Plan and monitor team performance including give coaching and counselling needed to deliver expected outcomes

·       Plan and monitor team development together with HR Division

·       Ensure updated Job Description availability for the team by coordinating with HR Division

·       Ensure all changes in Department / Section communicated properly to the team

·       Provide support and expertise to MO Operations when needed (e.g. specific quotation requirement)

The successful candidate

·       Bachelor’s degree requirement with min. 10 years of Seafreight experience

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast paced and dynamic multi-cultural MNC environment. In Freight-forwarding or Logistics industry will be a plus.

·       Understanding of margin (yield) management

·       Good relations with carriers

·       Resourceful, result oriented and able to work under pressure

·       Excellent organizational skills

·       Good inter-personal skills, able to communicate precisely and effectively

·       Motivated, driven and result-oriented

·       Able to work well in a team as well as independently

·       Meticulous, analytical, and able to multi-task in a fast-moving environment

·       Highly initiative

·       Intermediate Access skill preferred

·       Export Excel skills such as V-look up, macros, pivot tables, is statement, VBA, and ability to create complex formulas and models

·       Good Command of written and spoken English

Job description:

- Equipment Maintenance

- Create and update equipment card, service contracts, service calls in SAP system.

- Extract monthly report of expiring preventive maintenance contracts and send email reminder to users

- Check, sort and process invoices and verify them against SAP system.

- Request and ensure new vendors fill up the - Vendor Registration form before sharing details with Accounts Assistant to create accounts in the SAP system for new vendors.

- Purchase order processing

- Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy

Requirements:

- Min 1 to 2 years exp in procurement / order processing / supply chain / customer service

- Able to commit for 1 year

If interested, please email me at [email protected]

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Alex Goh Hock Leong

(CEI.No: R1763413 l Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Life Science) | 99C4599)

[email protected]

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and production requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure advantageous pricing and favorable terms.
• Manage relationships with vendors, fostering partnerships and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast material needs, ensuring adequate inventory levels for uninterrupted production.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply-demand dynamics to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Oversee the purchasing process, including purchase orders, approvals, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Monitor and manage budgets, expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives within the purchasing department.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies in all purchasing activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Min 5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing roles within semiconductor manufacturing or related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, materials, and components.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and achieving cost savings.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in procurement software and SAP systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams in both bilingual.
• Ability to handle market competition and pressure, maintaining a positive attitude in high-intensity work environments.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, industry and suppliers with strong supplier sourcing and knowledge.
• Strong analytical problem solver with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while working independently to resolve critical issues.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task/work under pressure in a high energy and fast paced-environment with critical and tight schedules.
• Comfortable working in Changi North Crescent.

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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