We are seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company's procurement activities. The purchasing manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.

To be successful as a purchasing manager you should be able to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. An outstanding purchasing manager should have excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Purchasing Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Purchasing Manager Requirements:

• Degree in business administration or a related field.
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Assurity Trusted Solutions (ATS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech). As a Trusted Partner over the last decade, ATS offers a comprehensive suite of products and services ranging from infrastructure and operational services, authentication services, governance and assurance services as well as managed processes. In a dynamic digital and cyber landscape, where trust & collaboration are key, ATS continues to drive mutually beneficial business outcomes through collaboration with GovTech, government agencies and commercial partners to mitigate cyber risks and bolster security postures.

We are looking for an individual to join us as Procurement and Contract Management Specialist. This person should be familiar with government procurement procedures and contract management. We will be offering as a contract employment.

A brief summary of your job responsibility:

• Plan with other project teams within the Division to ensure timely procurement of contracts for development projects.
• Lead the procurement of contracts for Division’s development projects. Safeguard good governance of procurement processes to ensure compliance with the Government Instruction Manuals (IMs) and GovTech internal financial and procurement rules
• Reviews current workflows, processes, and identifies areas for standardization and improvements.
• Draft, review and refine structure of tenders, contractual terms, and requirement specifications for ICT systems, products and services procurement.
• Advise project teams on government procurement policies and ensure compliance while meeting project needs; provide guidance on specification requirements and queries.
• Assists in audits conducted by both internal and external auditors on contracts/projects.
• Identify potential procurement risks and its implication to the project stakeholders, and propose mitigating measures to manage the risks
• Apply contract monitoring methods to assess suppliers’ performance, and execute contract management procedures and techniques.
• Manage vendors (in accordance to contractual obligations) to meet stipulated service levels within scope and schedule and perform variation and technology refresh (when necessary).
• Provide regular and timely project status reports to upper management and manage project timelines, stakeholders, and communications.
• Ensure compliance of ICT projects with Quality Management System (QMS) and contractual requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to help staff in the team to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently so as to achieve the Team’s targets.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Be familiar with Government IM on Procurement
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the ICT Industry and/or Government procurement
• Good knowledge of ICT procurement and contract management practices
• Experience in procurement of Cloud, Software as a Service (SaaS), and/or AGILE projects will be beneficial
• Participated in full software or product development cycles
• Proven experience in IT business analysis
• Experience in Project Management for Monitoring and Tracking
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels
• Good analytical, organization and planning skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and independently as a self-motivated individual
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken

Join us and discover a meaningful and exciting career with Assurity Trusted Solutions!

The remuneration package will commensurate with your qualifications and experience. Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now".

We thank you for your interest and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

By submitting your application, you agree that your personal data may be collected, used and disclosed by Assurity Trusted Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ATS), GovTech and their service providers and agents in accordance with ATS’s privacy statement which can be found at: https://www.assurity.sg/privacy.html or such other successor site.

• A wholly-owned subsidiary of GovTech.
• We promote a learning culture and encourage you to grow and learn.
• A competency framework is in place to help you grow your career with us.
• Contract Staff enjoys the same benefits as Permanent Employees.
  

Rapsodo is a Sports Technology company with offices in the USA, Singapore, Turkey & Japan. We develop sports analytics products that are data-driven, portable and easy-to-use to empower athletes at all skill levels to analyse and improve their performance.

From Major League Baseball star pitchers to Golf tour players, athletes use Rapsodo technology to up their game across the world. Trusted by coaches and players from youths to professionals, Rapsodo provides real-time insights for all-time performance.

We are innovative, focused, and rapidly growing. We are continuously looking for team players who will stop at nothing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions as part of Team Rapsodo.

Join our dynamic and growing team as a Purchasing Intern, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting key initiatives in purchasing and gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Pricing Reviews:

·       Assisting in the R&D of new projects by conducting data gathering and research at the conceptual stage.

·       This involves comparing various technologies to determine which ones meet our requirements and evaluating their pros and cons (such as price, technical maturity, and supplier availability).

Supplier Engagement Experience:

When led by a seasoned purchaser, there will be opportunities to visit local supplier factories/premises, which will provide you with:

·       Insights into negotiating prices effectively.

·       Understanding of methodology for enhancing quality control.

Manufacturing Insight Visits:

Occasional visits to our collaborative factories in Malaysia, which will provide opportunities to:

·       Gain insights into inventory management and optimization practices within the factory (Including stock-take).

·       Understand the utilization of equipment in electronics manufacturing, production processes, and the assembly of components into finished products, offering an overview of how electronic factories operate.

Skills & Requirements:

·       Pursuing a Diploma in Supply Chain, Business Systems, or a related field.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Meticulous attention to detail is essential for this role

·       Proactive and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.

·       Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant Microsoft Office tools.

·       Basic understanding of ERP systems and related principles will be an added advantage

Objective

In collaboration with various department to contribute to the optimization of inventory control management through strong governance of processes in monitoring product portfolio.

Relationships 

The position needs to have strong collaboration with Operations, Finance and Logistics team

Key Activities

• Conduct daily stock checks of products and report findings to Inventory Control Supervisor
• Coordinate and follow-up with Retail Operations to resolve inventory issues that require physical checking of stocks
• Assist Inventory Planning Executive in validating count results of cycle counts/Customs stock take (during and after the count)
• Maintain and update records that will be used as references for checking and validation of items
• Assist Inventory Planning Executive in checking SKU’s with source code (EAN/UPC) or price tag issues and report it promptly to Inventory Control superiors
• Liaise with Retail Operations in printing of new price tags for items with incorrect source codes
• Process returns to warehouse in Glob+
• Checks breakages and damaged items at each store and maintain a Liqour Breakage & Damaged Items Monitoring Listing
• Any other duties which may be assigned by immediate superior/Manager from time to time

• Diploma or related qualification in Inventory Management or related discipline
• At least 2 years experience in Inventory Control or Planning from multi-stores retail or travel retail industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level)
• Good business acumen and analytical skills

• This role will be based in Singapore
• As part of the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific (MEA APAC) Procurement team, the Manager, Procurement Controlling and Analytics is responsible to manage and drive the administration, financial planning, Profit and Loss (P&L), operational processes and performance reporting of the procurement department in the MEA APAC region.  

Responsibilities

1. Top line co-management of Procurement revenue Asia

• Functionally co-manage Asia procurement revenues.
• Co-responsible of the consolidation, management of the operational process and performance reporting of the 3 regional HUBs (MEA, Pacific and Asia) of the MEA APAC region.
• Co-responsible for managing, centralizing and monitoring the revenue of procurement department for multiple countries of the Asia region and profit centre. Act as an internal consultant and business partner to build, implement and animate transverse processes.
• Manage revenues declaration (from suppliers) and lead invoicing process to ensure the exhaustivity of turnover in coordination with procurement category managers and corporate finance.
• Build dashboard and reporting to support the procurement team and organization to analyze top line performance, define action plan and optimize revenues.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly (financial and operational) analyses to better drive performance. Create, improve and provide recurring and ad hoc reports. 
• Improve automation of data analytics, calculation and assessment of Procurement KPIs.
• Coordinate with the central corporate procurement team and the local finance the required business data.

1. P&L monitoring MEA APAC

• Responsible for managing, centralizing and monitoring Procurement P&L for the region (from revenues to Ebitda).
• Prepare and animate monthly and quarterly performance reviews.
• Collaborate with various internal (Procurement team, Finance, Credit management) and external stakeholders (suppliers, auditors, etc).

1. Budget and forecast planning & Risk and credit Management

• Support forecasting & budget planning processes for Procurement in collaboration with both local Finance department and Corporate Procurement department.
• Manage, centralize and prepare financial performance reviews for the region and budget presentation.
• Own the credit management process, contribute to the ageing balance monitoring and support category managers in payment collection.
• Create dashboard and reporting on ageing balance.
• Monitor suppliers‘ dependency and their financial rating.

1. Digital Solution Deployment and Management Asia

• Deployment of Procurement digital strategies and solutions related to closing the procure-to-pay (P2P) loop.
• Manage hotel and supplier onboarding with P2P solution provider(s).
• Co-ordinate with I.T., Operations, Suppliers and Digital partner to support optimizing onboarding process and change management.
• Prepare and present reports to management.

1. Administration and business process

• Own the procurement administration and processes. Ensure that all documentation are organized, up to date and accessible to all stakeholders.
• Manage and centralize the procurement supplier and contract database. Create and provide reporting on main KPIs.
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of group processes. Ensure the department is in line with corporate guidelines.
• Manage audit processes and ensure corrective action are met.
• Support category managers with supplier KYCs, dependency and financial rating.

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• With experience in Import-export related transactions affairs.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Facilitate effective communication between procurement team, internal stakeholders and vendors, to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Procurement Department within the Construction industry.
• Able to work 6 working days on Site.

Job Description:

• Handle the entire procurement processes and support workflows, according to the sourcing strategies set.
• Manage the full procurement process, including supplier tendering, selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely ordering, delivery, and payment to meet operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, promptly addressing any issues related to orders, deliveries, or quality.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies, standards, and regulations while keeping accurate, up-to-date records of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and manage contract agreements effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess Diploma or above in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement preferably in construction/ civil engineering industry.
• Experienced with sourcing and material understanding.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• Bilingualism will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• Able work at container site office.
• 5.5 day work

Job Description:

• Handle the entire procurement processes and support workflows, according to the sourcing strategies set.
• Manage the full procurement process, including supplier tendering, selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely ordering, delivery, and payment to meet operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, promptly addressing any issues related to orders, deliveries, or quality.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies, standards, and regulations while keeping accurate, up-to-date records of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and manage contract agreements effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess Diploma or above in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement preferably in construction/ civil engineering industry.
• Experienced with sourcing and material understanding.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• Bilingualism will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• 5.5 day work

Job Description:

• Handle the entire procurement processes and support workflows, according to the sourcing strategies set.
• Manage the full procurement process, including supplier tendering, selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely ordering, delivery, and payment to meet operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, promptly addressing any issues related to orders, deliveries, or quality.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies, standards, and regulations while keeping accurate, up-to-date records of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and manage contract agreements effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess Diploma or above in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement preferably in construction/ civil engineering industry.
• Experienced with sourcing and material understanding.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• Bilingualism will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• 5.5 day work

Job Description:

• Handle the entire procurement processes and support workflows, according to the sourcing strategies set.
• Manage the full procurement process, including supplier tendering, selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely ordering, delivery, and payment to meet operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, promptly addressing any issues related to orders, deliveries, or quality.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies, standards, and regulations while keeping accurate, up-to-date records of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and manage contract agreements effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess Diploma or above in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement preferably in construction/ civil engineering industry.
• Experienced with sourcing and material understanding.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• Bilingualism will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• 5.5 day work

Job Description:

• Handle the entire procurement processes and support workflows, according to the sourcing strategies set.
• Manage the full procurement process, including supplier tendering, selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely ordering, delivery, and payment to meet operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, promptly addressing any issues related to orders, deliveries, or quality.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies, standards, and regulations while keeping accurate, up-to-date records of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and manage contract agreements effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess Diploma or above in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement preferably in construction/ civil engineering industry.
• Experienced with sourcing and material understanding.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• Bilingualism will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• 5.5 day work

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• With experience in Import-export related transactions affairs.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Review specifications and ensure materials ordered meet proper quality standard and comply to contract specifications.
• Maintain and update list of approved suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Lead and oversees the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives and professional and career growth of staff.
• Facilitate effective communication between procurement team, internal stakeholders and vendors, to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role & Responsibilities

- Preparation of Purchase Orders to Vendors

- Creation of Item Codes in ERP

- Daily updates in Enterprise Work Management Platform (Asana)

- Daily checking of stock request

- Preparation of weekly reports for operation

- Receiving of goods from vendors and checking on quality issues

- Housekeeping of the nursery and office

- Participate in pre-sales activities to wholesale customers via communication platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram

- Provide after-sales services to wholesale customers such as preparation for delivery, self-collection and payment receipts from wholesale customers

Qualification and criteria

- Able to speak read and write in English

- Good Attendance Record

- Team Player

- Physically Fit

- Attention to details

- Carrying of small and medium sized plants required

- No plant experience is required

- Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• With experience in Import-export related transactions affairs.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Review specifications and ensure materials ordered meet proper quality standard and comply to contract specifications.
• Maintain and update list of approved suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Lead and oversees the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives and professional and career growth of staff.
• Facilitate effective communication between procurement team, internal stakeholders and vendors, to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Procurement Department within the Construction industry.
• Required language(s): English & Mandarin (to handle queries and feedbacks from English & Mandarin speaking associates, clients and customers).
• Capable of working independently with strong negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses excellent problem-solving abilities. Excellent team member, proactive in managing issues and possess sense of responsibility and ownership in his/her work and results.
• Able to work 6 working days on Site.

- Negotiates and coordinates with suppliers. Responsible for purchase administration, order processing and delivery follow up.

- Sourcing of hardware, accessories or any other products and ensure compliance to the specifications as required, competitive price, quality products and timely delivery

- Ensure on time delivery of goods from vendor and to coordinate with production for any possible extrusion, hardware shortage for coming production.

- Work closely with internal departments, including overseas vendors. Shipment arrangement and liaise with forwarders.

- Resolve suppliers’ invoices issues and follow up on credit notes.

- Perform general record keeping and office duties

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Review specifications and ensure materials ordered meet proper quality standard and comply to contract specifications.
• Manage and track Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order on the internal system to make sure the procurement projects are delivered on time.
• Participates in project budget reviews and provide advice when required.
• Maintain and update list of approved suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
• Keep relevant stakeholders informed on the latest progress/status of delivery within expected timelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

· Perform administrative support for the Department

· Accurate and prompt execution of PO processes and invoice submittals

· Ensure on-time delivery for all order shipments to designated locations

· Handling of procurement related enquiries and feedback from regional offices

· Assist with claims on short-shipped, wrong or defective orders

· Liaise with suppliers and vendors as required

· Track and ensure best rates are applied on all shipments

· Assist the HOD and Manager in any assigned ad-hoc project or work as required

Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• At least 1-2 years of relevant working experience in fulfilment and logistics role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AX system
• Meticulous, analytical with strong organizational skills
• Proactive with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

The purchasing trainee will be responsible for:

• Administrative work
• Suppliers panel management
• Launch of social audit and follow up on the corrective actions plans
• Some purchasing projects => Biddings, negotiations and awarding projects (under direct responsibility of the Purchasing Manager)
• Possibly some contracts settlement and negotiations (under direct responsibility of the Purchasing Manager)
• Prepare reports – Analysis

The purchasing portfolios (segments/families) covered will be depending on the workload at the given moments.

In parallel, he/she could possibly participate in the long-run strategic projects such as :

• Regional biddings on key items
• Sourcing

Value analysis studies

Job Scope:

• Handle full spectrum of Purchasing duties including inventory planning, sourcing, comparing and negotiating prices with suppliers, inventory analysis and planning, load stock orders and tracking delivery dates, processing of purchase documents and incoming goods
• Provide sales and purchasing support in terms of keying sales orders, preparing sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring paperwork is filed properly.
• Prepare monthly financial and operations reports and analysis.
• Process sales/purchase orders, tax invoices and coordinate on local deliveries and overseas shipments.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and filing of all necessary financial records.
• Ad hoc accounts monitoring and other duties as and when required.

Requirement:

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting / Business
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting
• Good understanding of local accounting standards and tax regulations
• Proficient with MS Office application and use of accounting software
• Good sense of responsibility and attentive to details
• Work under stress and tight deadlines

The Freight Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our freight invoice audit processes. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of freight billing practices and have competency in optimizing invoice audit processes. In this role, you are to maintain close collaboration with Logistics Service Providers (LSP) and DFS 4PL Control Towers to ensure freight invoices are submitted in full and on a timely manner.

Claim management would be the next area that Freight Supervisor need to focus on in ensuring all claim is being followed up closely and appreciate claim metrics is being measured.

The Freight Supervisor also have responsibilities for ensuring Inbound Delivery (IBD) are available promptly and accurately to avoid delays in goods receiving process. You will need to coordinate between Finance, Divisions and outsourced vendor (IVI) to ensure IBDs are available, and IBD exceptions are addressed in a timely and accurate manner.

Aside from the above, the Freight Supervisor must be able to handle essential analysis work in support of the Senior Manager, Freight Procurement. Reports into the pricing trend, IBD readiness and freight spends are some examples of core freight reports which this role is expected to manage.

What you'll do

Freight Invoice Audit

• Audits freight invoices to ensure billings are made accurately against agreed rate cards; Timely processing of freight invoices for payment.

• Follow up closely with appointed LSP for invoice submission for internal audit and processing.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially finance, to enhance cross-functional communication and optimize invoice reconciliation processes. (through SOA management)

• Assist in developing and implement best practices for invoice verification and discrepancy resolution

• Assist in introducing potential technology solutions, such as audit software and automation tools, to enhance the efficiency of the invoice audit function.

• Assist in preparing monthly analysis on freight spend and provide insights about cost and risk reduction opportunities

Claim Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary documentation and facilitate swift claim submissions.

• Manage the claims management process for damaged, lost, or misdirected shipments, ensuring effective resolution.

• Monitor KPI performance on outstanding claims and communicate closely with our internal insurer whenever required by SOP.

• Track claims metrics and provide insights on trends and areas for improvement.

• Prepare monthly report and analysis on current outstanding claim.

IBD Management

• Prompt communication to internal stakeholders on shipment status and reacts to IBD related problems in a productive manner.

• Maintain strong rapport and working relationship with outsourced vendor on the creation of IBDs

• Ensures IBD are generated in systems accurately and on-time for inbound shipments.

• Resolve IBD exceptions accurately and promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to other downstream processes such as warehouse goods receipts and finance merchandise invoice payment.

Reporting

• Develop core freight reports together with Senior Manager, Freight Procurement to deliver summarized views over freight spend, KPI, trends studies for Management review

• Any other reports and tasks as deemed reasonable by DFS organization for this role

What we are looking for

• Minimum Diploma and above
• Minimum 3-5 years with freight billing related experience
• Self-motivated, deadline oriented
• Collaborative, works well with team
• Must be an excellent communicator with an eye for detail.
• Proactive and work with sense of urgency to resolve freight issues.
• Demonstrate professional and polite demeanor with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Proficient in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint),
• Minor understanding of PowerBI tools or any other analytical tools
• Good organizational skills and constantly seeking to improve productivity.
• Knowledge of freight rates and incoterms will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• With experience in Import-export related transactions affairs.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Review specifications and ensure materials ordered meet proper quality standard and comply to contract specifications.
• Maintain and update list of approved suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development。
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support:

• Assist in sourcing and evaluating suppliers for quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
• Create SKU, Onboarding Vendor and track orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, and price lists.
• Resolve any discrepancies related to orders, invoices, or deliveries with suppliers

Accounts Assistance:

• Assist in processing supplier invoices, and ensuring accurate matching with purchase orders and delivery notes in the system.
• Assist in making payments to vendor
• Processing Claims
• Support the month-end closing process by preparing necessary reports and reconciliations.
• And other Admin duties

Requirements:

• ITE Certificate OR at least 5 Years relevant Finance & Accounting Experience
• Good Command of MS Excel, MS Word & MS Outlook
• Strong, Good & Strategic Team Player yet able to work Independently
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Must be Meticulous & Always Accurate for all work done
• Quick-Thinking, Versatility to be able to Solve Problems
• Highly-Motivated & Experience in F&B Industry would be an advantage
• Ability to start ASAP would be an advantage

Job Info

• Work in a Pleasant Working Environment
• Work Location: Bedok (take 17A from Bedok MRT – 2nd last stop)
• Attractive Renumeration commensurate with your experience and qualifications

Please also WhatsApp your CV to 9857-9292 for faster response with:

• Last & Expected Renumeration
• Earliest Availability for Interview & Commencement of Work
• Vaccination Status / COVID History

Thank you for your attention. We regret to inform that only Shortlisted and Successful Candidates will be contacted. Remuneration offered shall be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.

• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.

• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.

• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.

• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.

• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.

• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.

• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Requirements:

• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.

• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.

• Supervisory and management experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently.

Our Bosch Security Solutions, a leading brand in Singapore with extensive range of products portfolio in the domain of video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection, voice alarm, public announcement systems, professional audio, and conferencing system as well as access control and management systems. Through the years, our products are well received by our Singapore based customers has collaborated with us through our design, implementation, and maintenance projects. As part of BOSCH’s business expansion strategy, our Security Solutions Business Unit is seeking for a Pre-sales Purchasing Officer to join our team in Singapore office.

The Pre-Sales Purchasing Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the sales team by ensuring timely procurement of products and services needed for security solutions. This includes obtaining competitive quotes and negotiating contracts. The role involves collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to support project tenders, Addition & Alteration (A&A) works, and maintenance renewals for existing customers. You will also participate in vendor qualification, organize product training sessions, and attend key management review meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Sales Team with Competitive Quotes for Project Tenders and A&A:

Assist the sales team in obtaining competitive quotes for project tender bids and Addition & Alteration (A&A) works within specified deadlines. Ensure the provision of the below:

• Quotations: from multiple suppliers
• Product Brochures: for client presentations
• Compliance Documentation: to meet regulatory and technical requirements
• Commercial Assessments: to ensure competitive pricing
• Attend management review meetings with all stakeholders to present procurement findings and finalize decisions.

Support Maintenance Renewals for Existing Customers:

• Assist the sales team by obtaining competitive quotes for maintenance contract renewals for existing customers. Ensure cost-effective solutions that meet client requirements.

Vendor Management and Qualification:

• Perform vendor qualification and ensure that suppliers meet company standards in terms of quality, pricing, and reliability. Maintain a roster of pre-qualified vendors to streamline procurement processes.

Product Training & Coordination:

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to organize product training and introduction sessions for sales, technical, and support staff. Ensure team members are up to date on the latest product features and developments.

Procurement Planning & Execution:

• Collaborate with the sales and technical teams to forecast product requirements and ensure timely procurement of security systems and components (CCTV, access control, alarms, etc.)

Vendor Relations & Negotiation:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure competitive pricing for products and services.

Cost Analysis & Budgeting:

• Conduct cost analysis to support sales proposals and ensure profitability for the company while maintaining quality standards.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Ensure all procurement processes are compliant with company policies and industry regulations.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for the procurement supply continuity and the deployment of regional sourcing strategies for their assigned purchasing area. The Purchasing/Procurement Specialist is a member of the Procurement Team. This position will, along with other team members in the department, ensure the best sourcing for all products procured based on cost, quality, and delivery- overall value to the organization.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans.
• Responsible for purchasing a wide range of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Researching/sourcing products and processing requisitions/requests for quotations.
• Forecast inventory needs and maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Responsible for follow-up of all issued purchase orders to ensure appropriate delivery dates/times/locations.
• Maintain and review databases and records of items purchased; cost, delivery, product performance, description and inventory levels.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods and unacceptable quality/quantity.
• Pro-actively inform internal customers of any potential delays that may impact the client.
• Maintain current pricing and ordering information in system, update as needed
• Review requirements and purchase products at the most favorable price and highest quality, consistent with specification and other factors.
• Properly code all purchase orders per instructions from Finance
• Assist internal customers in determining product, item numbers, locations, source, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 yrs marine or pharma industry purchasing procurement preferred.
• Previous experience in SAP preferred
• Learn/work in multiple systems/tools such as SAP, Databases, Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Flexibility/adaptability to changing priorities, multiple internal customers
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with internal and external customers
• Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement work processes and solutions
• Sense of ownership and urgency

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 1.200 per month

Benefits:

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person