Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement activities for direct and indirect materials and services for appointed regions
• Mitigating risk and mitigate market and supplier dynamics through development of Category Strategies
• Execution of Category Strategies with coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Collaborate with internal department in maintaining and enhancing quality standards of new suppliers and compatibility with our clients/ production needs
• Ensures the smooth flow of goods & services and support of processes for the continuity of the business operations by liaising with internal and external parties at the appropriate levels.
• Provide regular market intelligence on latest trend of suppliers’ and competitors, with effective communication to supervisors and user departments
• Responsible for price negotiation, delivery schedule, and distribution of incoming inventory
• Managing suppliers to meet objectives in the area of quality, delivery fulfilment and inventory control
• Maintain all procurement records and catalogues in the company's system
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Degree holder or diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering or other related discipline
• At least 8 years relevant sourcing experience for electronic components are highly preferred; Candidates with more experience will be considered for senior ranking position
• Strong in negotiation and vendor management skills
• Mature, responsible, self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Business travel maybe required
• Proficient use in SAP is an advantage
• Willing to work in Tampines
• Immediate available is highly preferable

Procurement and Logistics Executive specializing in Procurement, Import and Export shipments plays a crucial role in managing the purchases of the organisation and international movement of goods. The candidate to ensure compliance of procurement policy, logistics regulations and optimizing transportation and logistics operations. Effective communication and collaboration with forwarders, suppliers and internal stakeholders are the key success in this role. This position reports to the Procurement Manager.

Procurement

• Responsible for the smooth & efficient operations of Purchasing and the company.
• Ensure all purchases for Projects and Shared Services are from qualified / approved suppliers and in compliance with the Purchasing Policies.
• Coordinate with project personnel on Project / Shared services procurement activities, while meeting delivery, lead-time and specification requirements.
• Issuance and Process of Purchase Order daily.
• Responsible for maintaining all Purchasing Documents.
• Duly expediting and tracking progress of all Purchase Orders.
• Ensure timely and correct delivery of goods and services.
• Monitors and proactive managed past due Purchase Orders.
• Generate Open Purchase Order Report, Review, update and maintain Open Orders till closed.
• Perform Goods Valuation Note (“GVN”) in system.
• Work closely with Business Unit (“BU”), Project, Warehouse, Logistics and Finance on all related matters.
• Established Price List / Agreement / Contract with suppliers.
• Handle Good Return to suppliers by liaising with the relevant stakeholder.
• Negotiate with suppliers for improved Payment / Credit Terms and Cost Savings.
• Review General Terms and Conditions and provide comments to the deviation list submitted by the vendors.
• Continuous Improvement for Best Practice.
• Backup / Coverage on Procurement activities for Procurement Personnel who is / are away for leave.
• Provide support to the Purchasing department if necessary.
• Any other Ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Logistics

• Ensure that all import and export activities comply with customs regulations, including proper documentation, duties, and tariffs. Work with customs brokers or agents to facilitate smooth clearance through customs.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to coordinate the shipment of goods, including scheduling, packaging requirements, and documentation. Ensure timely delivery of products to meet production or customer demands.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders and logistics service providers to arrange transportation, including selecting the appropriate carriers, negotiating rates, and monitoring the performance of forwarders.
• Review all necessary import and export documentation, such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and import/export licenses. Accuracy and completeness of documentation are critical to avoiding delays and compliance issues.
• Plan and coordinate the transportation of goods, including selecting shipping methods (e.g., air, sea, road) based on cost, transit time, and product characteristics. Optimize transportation routes to minimize costs and transit times.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with import and export activities, such as transportation delays, customs issues, or damage to goods. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Stay up to date with import and export regulations and trade compliance requirements. Ensure that all shipments adhere to international trade laws and regulations.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with internal teams, suppliers, forwarders, and customs authorities. Provide regular reports on shipment status, transit times, and any issues or exceptions.
• Address and resolve any issues related to import/export shipments promptly, such as customs delays, damaged goods, or transportation disruptions.
• Continuously assess the performance of freight forwarders and logistics partners, considering factors like reliability, cost-effectiveness, and customer service.
• Determine the correct tariff classifications for imported and exported goods to calculate duties and taxes accurately.
• Take advantage of trade agreements and preferential trade programs that can reduce tariffs and trade barriers for specific products and countries.
• Any other Ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in relevant or related fields for Procurement and Logistics.
• Min 5 years of work experience in Water Treatment Industry preferred.
• Experience in Project Procurement and contract management environment preferred.
• Good Communication skills for both verbal and written.
• Proficient in MS Office. E.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in Globe 3 system preferred.
• Good Team Player. Able to cooperate as a team.
• Speedy and Meticulous in execution of work duties with minimum or zero errors.
• Pro-active, flexible, adaptable and a fast learner in a demanding work environment.
• Positive attitude and hardworking.
• Willing to go the extra miles to get things done.
• Willing to work in Changi South.

• Position: Purchasing Assistant
• Location: Gul Circle (5 stops from Joo Koon MRT)
• Working Hours: 5.5 Days Mondays to Fridays 8:30am to 5:30pm AND Saturdays 8:30am to 1pm
• Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $2,800 + 14 Days Annual Leave + Medical/Dental Benefits + OT Payable
• Duration: Permanent
• Industry: Marine Supplies

Responsibilities:

• To receive the work order from Assistant Purchasing Manager to carry out jobs by the requirement of the order.
• To clarify with customers via Marketing department enquiries or item descriptions that are unclear
• To submit quotation worksheet to assistant purchasing manager within the time frame as stated on work order for approval and make the necessary amendments
• Ensure the timely delivery of stores of confirmed orders by supplier.
• Provide Picking list, Stock chit, and coordinate with Operations Department on delivery time.
• Ensure that all relevant documents (i.e. Certificate, D.O) are in order for delivery
• Hand over signed delivery orders to Accounts department.
• Coordinate return of stores to supplier, submit Goods Return Note (if any) and collection of Credit note.
• Update system and post the necessary documents after completion of order
• Perform processes as per documented requirements to uphold integrity of data accuracy, required for measurement of the effectiveness of quality and environmental management’s continual improvement effort.

Requirements:

• Minimum O levels with 1 year of relevant Purchasing experience
• All Welcome
• Product training will be provided

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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