Manager, Procurement and Regional Business Partner (APAC/MENA) at Checkout.com:

Checkout.com is seeking a dedicated Manager, Procurement and Regional Business Partner (APAC/MENA) to join our Procurement team to support the business growth and expansion.

The role will support the planning, implementation and purchasing and procurement strategies for various goods and services spend across the company globally. This includes acquiring resources within budget, facilitating communication between team members, suppliers, and key business partners, and proactively planning and sourcing the appropriate goods and services to help Checkout.com grow and meet its strategic objectives.

In addition, the Manager will be responsible for vendor performance, ensuring quality control throughout the contracting and performance lifecycle. You'll also ensure Procurement and AP guidelines, processes, principles, ethics, and sustainability objectives are all accounted for and constantly strive to deliver the lowest TCO for solutions.

Reporting into the Global Head of Procurement and Expense Operations, this is a key role with significant opportunity to have impact and build trust as an SME. You'll have the autonomy and freedom to deliver innovative solutions, support regional specific needs and global category plans.

Job Summary:

• Salary range: $4200 + AWS + VB
• Working Location: Central

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all requisition form (RF) raised (By vessels or office) are sourced, evaluated, negotiated within : 1-3 Days window for RFs marked as Urgent (U), 3-5 Days window for RFs marked as Normal (N).
• Ensure that all transactions are carried out to ensure best value for money and this is supported by valid documentation.
• Ensure that all purchases made through the Purchasing Department are properly authorized and conforms to quality specifications and standards.
• On approval as per DOA, Prepare Purchase Order in SAP, follow-up with suppliers for prompt delivery.
• Managing Freight Forwarder, clearing and last mile delivery agents for shipments arrangement to vessel or warehouse.
• Ensure confirmation of goods and services delivered or completed respectively is recorded. Support Account’s payables for follow-up monitoring & tracking Delivery Orders (DO) and submitted for Good Receipt processing within 30 days after completion or orders or service job completion.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive information on all purchases made and ensure that all purchasing records are updated and filed accordingly
• Ensure no Purchase Order (PO) are HELD in SAP Purchase Order Module for more than 1 week.
• Ensure all Orders / Repair jobs must have a complete and comprehensive Purchase orders before goods delivery/job start (otherwise will constitute a Cart-Before-Horse (CBH) case. For any exceptions, refer to SCM Manual/Line Manager.
• Prepare and/or provide inputs to weekly and monthly MIS reports.

Requirements:

• Possess experience in marine / offshore/ shipping industry

How to apply:

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We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration Number: R22108956

EA Licence No: 20C0426 (Elitez & Associates Pte Ltd)

Responsibilities

Operations

• Process contracts, orders, invoices and ensure all documentation comply with revenue and company policy.
• Works with Sales, Project Management, Competency Towers and Customers to assist resolution to customer billing investigations and disputes.
• Prepare and follow up on renewals, terminations and planning for reporting and insights to Sales Team
• Challenge legacy policies and procedures that complicate quote, order, invoice and revenue processing, understanding the flexibility for change, and formulating creative solutions or workarounds based on that analysis.
• Provide proactive feedback to improve sales and support workflows (in systems) to work more effective and efficient
• Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks.

Procurement/warehouse tasks/Reporting

• Perform Procurement duties, ie issue PO to suppliers, response to Suppliers’ queries etc
• Review supplier request
• Onboarding of supplier
• Cost evaluation and negotiations with supplier, including corporate insurance
• Review and processing of supplier contract
• Administration of procurement related systems, including travel management
• Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks
• Perform Stock count exercise for CW warehouses and all Ensign assets. Making sure all equipment are accounted for and put up recommendations or approval for disposal (eg obsolete models)
• Liase with Vendor on delivery & collection of goods and internal stakeholders on collecting spares equipment for projects
• To generate monthly/quarterly reports for both internal and external parties

Requirements

• CAN-DO attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and analytical skills in problem solving.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and react to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong ability to build trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis in relation to ongoing projects and operational trouble shooting
• Detail oriented, meticulous, systematic and possess strong documentation skills.
• Good in Excel for reporting purposes.

Preferred Skills / Qualities

• A highly motivated individual with the ability to be mindfully present and appreciate the humour of each moment.

Royal Ocean Marine is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Shipmanagement Procurement Manager to join our client's team. As the Shipmanagement Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement activities for our shipmanagement operations. You will work closely with various internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support the shipmanagement operations
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies
• Manage and track procurement activities, including order placement, delivery, and payment processing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide procurement support
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in shipmanagement procurement or related field
• Strong knowledge of shipmanagement operations and the maritime industry
• Proven experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost control
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in procurement software and MS Office
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in procurement or supply chain management

Singapore Citizen and Singapore residents will be given priority in the selection process. Only the shortlisted candidate will be contacted within 2 weeks' time. If you have not received any call or email from our recruitment team, assume that you are not shortlisted for the position

Chan Chee Meng

EA 07C3069

R1110620

• Diploma / Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or relevant disciplines.
• At least 2 to 3 years of proven experience in IT contract management, procurement, or vendor management.
• Procurement Experience on IT Hardware / Software.
• Experience in IT vendor services is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintaining the purchasing policy and ensuring that all purchases adhere to it.
• Liaison with other departments, particularly the Tender, Engineering, Project, Finance, QA/QC and Tender departments.
• Support Tender department to obtain quotations (RFQs) during tender stage.
• During the project execution, send out the RFQs to new Vendors to obtain better pricing
• Prepares Commercial Bid Evaluation.
• To meet targeted cost savings of the projects.
• Handling Contract Negotiation with Vendors.
• Assess Vendor performance based on quality, cost and reliability.
• Maintaining positive relationships with Vendors.
• Ensure all logistics processes compliance with company policy.
• Support the Project Management Team (PMT) on all logistics issues.
• Liaison with Client’s Logistics department, understand the requirement, to ensure smooth accomplishment of projects.
• Create a plan or time-table for the movement of material to meet project schedule.
• Liaison with Vendors on the shipping information and tracking the progress of deliverables.
• To work with QA/QC department and PMT to ensure Vendor’s carries out the proper packing that meet Client’s requirement.
• To check the submission from the Vendor and get clearance from the Client prior the shipment.
• Obtain more quotations when necessary for major shipment.
• Responsible for the issuance of shipping document (Packing List, Delivery Order, Commercial Invoice, Custom Certificate and Certificate of Origin).
• Coordinate with the warehouse on all crating and packing of materials.
• To teach / provide guidance to storeman.
• Arrange the transportation of purchased materials, conduct receiving activities, including storage of goods.
• Matching of Invoices (Forwarders / Courier).
• To keep records of stock level if there is any.

• Developing and implementing inventory control systems and practices.
• Coordinating of purchase orders, stock transfers, deliveries, tagging, and processing.
• Tracking inbound and outbound orders to prevent overstocking/ out-of-stock (OOS)/ misallocation.
• Analyzing and reviewing supply chain data to identify and resolve issues.
• Generating purchase and pricing reports, supply chain analysis, and inventory management systems.
• Record daily deliveries to reconcile inventory.
• Performing regular stock checks and reporting any issues to the management.
• Maintaining and updating records of purchase orders, pricing reports, and inventory records.

Requirements:

• Diploma in logistics, business administration, or similar preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in retail, warehousing, logistics, or similar.
• Excellent knowledge of inventory management system such as SAP Hana.
• Exceptional understanding of inventory management practices such as ABC analysis and cycle counting.
• Good analytical and logistical thinking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional collaboration and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

The Town Council manages HDB estates in Aljunied GRC and Hougang SMC. More than 50,000 dwelling units, shops, hawker stalls come under our purview.

We are looking for dynamic, collaborative and resilient individuals to join us in the role of Procurement Executive.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities in accordance with Town Council Financial Rules, including the administration of Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt Notes etc;
• Manage and work with contractors and vendors to support the Town Council’s operations;
• Support role to the Estate Department as assigned, including but not limited to generate backlog report and follow up job sheet / tax invoice with Contractors, draft basic specifications for RFQ, prepare Contract addendums / Quotation form, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• 1 year of relevant working experience in a similar capacity will be an advantage but fresh graduates are welcome to apply;
• Ability to communicate with contractors and internal clients;
• Hardworking and meticulous with positive attitude;
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly MS Excel;
• Attained B4 or above in GCE “O” Level English and Elementary Mathematics, or Grade B or above in equivalent modules in Polytechnic or ITE;
• A relevant Diploma/Higher Nitec in the discipline of Built Environment or Business Management will be an advantage;
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning systems (Simplicity Suite, SAP etc) will be an advantage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Procurement Manager Responsibilities

• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies

• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships

• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms

• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services

• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries

• Examine and test existing contracts

• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company

• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients

• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies

• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements

• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Procurement Manager Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market

• Talent in negotiations and networking

• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software

• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

• Strong leadership capabilities

• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

• Reporting and operations

• Overseeing pre- to post-sales support activities for the designated goods and regions while guaranteeing the greatest level of client satisfaction

Motivated by the vision to improve the quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as the market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation to reach more people, more effectively.

What you will do

• Network Optimization and new lanes deployment through Economics and Service Performance analysis
• Reporting on key Transportation vendors on Power BI
• Identify cost saving opportunity through price negotiation, developing alternate source/materials, global consolidation and etc.
• Support Transport Team across Europe assisting on new transport solutions

What you bring

• At least 3 years of experience in Transportation/Logistics Networks
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven results in delivering Power BI tools
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills for working with global stakeholders.

Who we are

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we support one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Are you a dynamic and ambitious college student looking to kickstart your career in a fast-paced, global organization? Consider joining Sika Singapore as a Procurement Intern and immerse yourself in a hands-on role that will develop your skills in Procurement & Supply Chain. In this full-time position of 6 months, you'll work closely with our Procurement Manager, gaining real-world experience and making a real impact while learning about the dynamic landscape of communications and procurement.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, embrace new challenges, and contribute to a global leader in construction chemicals, we want you on our team. Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful career in the industry.  

This is an opportunity to work full-time in a renowned construction chemicals company in fulfilment of your internship requirements

Responsibilities:

• Procurement
  1. To lead savings projects for categories assigned to him/her by the Procurement Manager
  2. To identify suppliers, benchmark prices, specifications, terms and delivery dates to determine the optimum one to utilize.
  3. To assist procurement manager with reporting as & when required
• Purchasing & Logistics (Supply Chain)
  1. To issue Purchase Order for raw material, packaging & trading goods in timely manner
  2. Follow up with supplier regarding delivery & arrange shipment accordingly.
  3. Communicate to internal stakeholders regarding incoming shipments & price enquiries.

Royal Ocean Marine, a leading headhunting /recruitment agencies company in the maritime industry based in Singapore, is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the client's team in Singapore. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process for ship supplies and ensuring timely delivery to vessels. This is a critical role that requires strong negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, and knowledge in maritime industry. If you are passionate about the maritime industry and have experience in procurement, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for ship supplies, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and order placement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with ship suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of ship supplies to vessels.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand ship supply needs and priorities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and ensure compliance in ship supply procurement.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Strong knowledge of ship supplies and the marine industry.
• Proven experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in procurement software and MS Office.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Singapore Citizen and Singapore residents will be given priority in the selection process. Only the shortlisted candidate will be contacted within 2 weeks' time. If you have not received any call or email from our recruitment team, assume that you are not shortlisted for the position

Chan Chee Meng

EA 07C3069

R1110620

• Maintain appropriate filing systems for all documents, records, and reports.
• Ensure accurate data entry of pricing/description into the system.
• PO processing & Issuance, Purchase Requisition, Review Open POs, back-end documentation.
• Sourcing and negotiation for common G/L, MRO items/Tools.
• Work closely with operations and warehouse team in logistics coordination.
• Handle order fulfilment and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
• Updating of Incoming Permit on Logistics.
• Track and record orders - freight + supply chain to ensure timely supplies fulfillment.
• Warehouse & Inventory:
• Working closely with warehouse team to ensure good flow of inventory + storage space
• Participate Monthly Stock Take
• Any other adhoc duties as assign by HOD/ supervisor

• Diploma or above in procurement/ logistics and min 1-2 years relevant/ hands-on experience in procurement/ logistics
• Proficient in MS Office, in particularly MS Excel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and also able to work independently
• Must be meticulous and possess sense of urgency
• Must be able to work under pressure

• Training provided
• We provide 16 days of annual leave, medical and dental benefits, along with insurance coverage to our employees

Job description

• Responsible for the procurement of goods and services as per requestor’s requirement.
• Able to work independently with respective stakeholders, adhere and meet timeline as per requirement
• Sourcing for service providers/suppliers and prequalification
• Manage the RFQ process and negotiate terms and prices
• Evaluation of bids, attend bids clarifications and recommend award
• Issuance of Purchase Order and track orders
• Pre and Post award administration
• Prepare procurement and project cost reports
• Vendors Management
• Adhere to procurement policy and process
• Any other adhoc task assigned by supervisors

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree Business Administration or related study
• Procurement working experience for a minimum 2 years
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Knowledge of Oracle Netsuite and Sesami e-procurement system is an advantage
• Effective negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines
• Must be customer-oriented, adaptive thinker, good team player, proactive, with good judgment and decision making ability

Job Description

• Procurement and purchasing of building system and equipment
• Support Property Management on paperwork and monthly reports
• Support in all tender exercises
• Source of Service Providers for approved vendors list
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in Yardi system
• Comply with government procurement procedures for calling tenders/ quotations and recommending awards of contracts to the tender board
• Coordinate regular management reports on the progress of these projects
• Any other work as assigned

Job Title

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to

Contribute to the Asia Pacific Procurement function in Philips Health Tech and gain practical Logistics Procurement work experience while you contribute to our Supply Chain strategy. You will be part of a team that source, attract and engage with top suppliers to work alongside our colleagues in improving people’s health and well-being while advancing your learning experience in a dynamic, fast pace and innovative company. You will be supporting the regional procurement team in end-to-end (E2E) logistics sourcing activities with the goal of ensuring that we are attracting and selecting the best suppliers and delivering the best Philips experience to our Customers. This could be through some of the work in daily procurement operations, process improvement as well as strategic sourcing projects. 

You are responsible for

You are a part of

You will be part of a lean and nimble procurement team consists of experienced logistics and Supply Chain professionals. You will be based in Singapore collaborating with both domestics and overseas team members. You will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional business teams at various levels of the organization for projects on regional/global scale. 

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor degree preferably in Logistics or Business related fields; 
• Proficient in using Excel & Word & Powerpoint
• Fluent in English 
• Prior procurement or logistics related internship experience is an advantage, but not a prerequisite 
• Problem solving skills is critical in this role.
• Available to fully commit to January to June 2024

In return, we offer you

Due to the diversity of this internship, you can be assured that it will be a great learning opportunity. This internship exposes you to a vast variety of real life applications related to Supply Chain & Logistics, Operation Management, Accounting & Finance, Negotiation Strategy/Tactics, Legal, Risk Management, etc., which will enable you to make better career related decisions post-graduation. 

Why should you join Philips?

Working at Philips is more than a job. It’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 2.5 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum. Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways. Learn more by watching this video.

To find out more about what it’s like working for Philips at a personal level, visit the Working at Philips page on our career website, where you can read stories from our employee blog. Once there, you can also learn about our recruitment process, or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions.

Join us, and you'll get to see the benefits of your work in so many ways.

We take recruitment efforts on a rolling basis so please do apply early!

Job – Objective / Position Description:

To support operational requirements. Manage the Procurement process effectively. Develop strong relationship with other groups within the organisation and to support organisation goals and objectives.

Responsibilities (Key Result Areas & Activities)

· Assist in purchasing administrative processes to support outlets ordering needs

· Support Novitee system – Products List / Master Product List/ Financial reports

· Any adhoc duties relevant to purchasing function or operational needs

Required to - KNOW (Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours)

· Diploma in any field or obtained Professional Certificate relating to job role

· Experiences in procurement for large-scale centralized purchasing function including contract administration and contract law is an advantage

· Proficient in MS Office especially MS Word, MS Excel and ERP system

· Detail-oriented, mature and open mind to challenges

· Good communication skills

· Reliable and able to work in fast pace environment

· Able to converse and write in English & Chinese

[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 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

Job Description:

• Responsible for the sourcing, procurement, integration of the new articles in our system and stock management.
• Acts as liaison with internal (sales, technical and warehouse teams) and external parties such as suppliers
• Procurement KPI and cost savings
• Work very closely with the warehouse team to have a complete stocks per system
• Coordinate with the Category Managers per Articles/Suppliers
• Involve in stock management
• Replenishing the stocks include purchasing and shipping
• To update purchasing per supplier in the system
• To update master data for stock materials (Default as general stocks, set re-order point level and the maximum stock level, delivery unit, etc…)
• To update PO delivery time per material in the system
• Monthly stocks and slow moving report
• Monthly stocks inventory
• Identify prospect suppliers for local sourcing

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge/Experience in Supply Chain and Regulation required : cross trading, Incoterm, custom regulation, documentary credits
• SAP background is an added point

· Assist the Procurement Manager in his duties and responsibilities

· Attend to daily request for sourcing of goods and materials under his/her portfolio from end users

· Check and ensure request forms are duly signed by the authorized signatory before sending out Request for Quotations (RFQ) to approved vendors

· Ensure purchase orders are processed within specified time in line with the KPI

· Ensure that all purchasing data are accurately input into the ERP System

· Ensure execution of purchases are in accordance to Town Council’s policies

· Conduct sourcing of materials and services locally for operation in accordance to established policies and procedures

· Ensure that all standard operating procedures comply with specifications, quality standards, statutory and regulatory requirements

· Use excellent customer service skills, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with vendors

· Liaise with Finance Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the Group with the suppliers

· Ensure quality standards are met through administration of purchasing complaints

· Maintain copies of required procurement document for each procurement of supplies, work, and service

· Any other duties as instructed by the Procurement Manager

[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.

• Collaborating with the sourcing team to optimise the company's agency portfolio

• Managing inventory, including winery allocation schedules and trade replenishments

• Crafting and executing offers and campaigns for the sales teams

• Conducting tasting sessions with internal and external parties

• Overseeing pricing strategies to maximize profitability

• Stay up to date with wine industry news

Key skills

• A vast knowledge of wine varieties and brands
• A great palate and ability to match wine with foods
• Strong understanding of the wine industry including current trends
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• IT knowledge
• Physically fit and capable of lifting boxes of wine
• Sales and promotional skills
• Able to share their extensive knowledge with clients and customers

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

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.