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 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!

The Job:

• Handle incoming requisitions, quotations, placing orders, and managing records

• Liaise with vessels, makers, forwarders, and agents for timely and economical delivery

• Assist the Superintendents in the management of budgets

• Any other Ad Hoc assigns

Requirements:

• Min GCE ‘O’ Level or related certificates in Procurement/Supply Chain

• Min 1-2 years of procurement experience in supply management

• Procurement experience in Ship Management Company will be an advantage

• An independent individual who works well under pressure

• A good team player able to interact with people from all levels

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2. Expected salary
3. Reasons for leaving (Past and present employment)
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Local Salary & job title shall be commensurate with experience and qualification.

By applying for this role, you hereby consent to ENEOS Ocean Shipmanagement Pte Ltd to collect and use the personal information that you submitted to process your application for the role.

[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

This position is responsible for providing procurement guidance and administrative support to requestors in accordance to the established SOPs and Policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide advice to internal stakeholders on all procurement-related matters and ensure they are compliant with Group Procurement Policy.
• Perform vendor screening, supply market research and analytical studies to identify and select potential suppliers to be added to the pre-approved vendor list.
• Ensure all supporting documents are in place prior to creation of Purchase Requisitions in SAP system.
• Support periodic reporting to track historical procurement data for consolidation and improvement.
• Any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Required Competencies

• Certification and/or work experience in purchasing/procurement
• Min. 2 years’ experience in sourcing of products/services.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Experience in using SAP MM module.
• Demonstrate ability to manage stress and time to deliver results.
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Organised and meticulous with good interpersonal and communication skills.

[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.

Procurement

• Manage procurement processes, including record keeping and ensure compliance to organisation’s policies and processes.
• Ensure budget holders provide procurement plans in a timely manner and work closely with them to plan and initiate procurement.
• Ensure that procurement needs for the team and payment for invoices are properly carried out and processed respectively according to CMSG’s procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct reviews, recommend and implement KPIs, SOPs, etc to improve work efficiency and effectiveness to achieve better procurement outcome, contract management and corporate governance
• Manage and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timely response to the auditor and follow-up by the team.

Office Management

• Update and maintain latest HR/ Admin policies and processes.
• Manage and process onboarding/outboarding of staff/ interns.
• Coordinate with the parent company on admin matters where necessary.
• Manage and track all purchases to meet timeline and operational needs.
• Manage and oversee all contracts in the organisation.
• Maintain office records, including timely disposal of old documents according to guidelines.

Asset Management

• Monitor office stocks, assets and work with Finance Manager to conduct inventory count on an annual basis.
• Manage assets register by tagging all assets.
• Regular review of asset disposal and submit recommendations for disposal in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement and office admin.
• Working experience in public sector and charities would be advantageous.
• Preferably with working knowledge of accounting software in Xero and MS Office applications.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Responsible for buying, and proactively manage all purchases and shipments of spares and stores from approved vendor lists both locally and overseas

· Source for vendors and quotations

· Negotiate pricing, commercial terms/ quotations with local and overseas suppliers, and preparation of PR & PO.

· Perform daily operational purchasing matters and coordinate shipping documentation, logistics and schedules.

· Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and meeting quality requirements

· Other duties as assigned

Requirement:

· Candidate must possess at least a Diploma

· With 2 Year(s) of working experience in relevant field

· Self-motivated and ability to work independently and with a cross functional team

· Have good time management whilst working under tight deadlines

· Good interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate and build relationships.

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide effective strategic leadership balanced with effective operational management for all procurement and supply chain activities within the Singapore business and to Ensure that best practice is adopted, resulting in ambitious standards of performance, delivery of financial targets, cost effectiveness and resource efficiency.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE

• As part of the senior leadership team, work alongside Finance, HR, QHSE and Commercial Directors to lead the business to achieve the business plan and long-term business strategies

• Accountable for leading procurement activities across Singapore including new sales bids, mobilising, and establishing new business and ongoing operational activities

• To improve performance, deliver a better value supply chain and reduce risk significantly

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop a Singapore Supply Chain Strategy that results in meeting company financial objectives and growth and retention strategies

• Provide input to business planning activities with horizons of typically 1 to 4 years

• Ensure the strategy is effectively implemented and delivers supply Chain solutions that meet the needs of the clients and the business

• Monitor and measure the delivery and effectiveness of the Supply Chain strategy, spotting challenges and rectifying blocks early-on.

• Identify and establish the supply chain in new markets and territories to support CBRE’s growth objectives

Supply Chain and Spend management

• Lead the continuing development of the Singapore Preferred Supplier Programme, working with the supply chain team to identify the right supply partners and implementing APAC Preferred Supplier Agreements

• Develop contractual arrangements with preferred suppliers that are recognised for delivering best value and high-quality service delivery to CBRE and its customers

• Develop and implement SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) strategies and plans with key suppliers that establish CBRE as a customer of choice in the marketplace and delivers value over and above what would normally be achieved

• Develop and maintain relationships at the highest levels within preferred supplier organisations

• Develop and implement category strategies for elected categories leveraging the wider CBRE market position that ensure the client requirements and CBRE business needs are met

• Lead and be responsible for successful implementation and management of all procurement systems and technologies.

Organisation and Talent management

• Ensure the right structure and resources are in place and optimised to deliver the business objectives

• Recruit, develop and retain employees so that the function has talented specialists adding maximum value and return on investment to the business.

• Actively develop talented employees to ensure there is a succession plan in place for senior and key positions.

• Act as the executive sponsor of all training and development programmes that relate to Supply Chain.

Clients and New bids

• Build relationships with key customers to actively promote CBRE’s procurement capability and to demonstrate the wider value add of the CBRE business to drive increased new business and customer retention

• Participate in new business bid process and renewals, providing procurement expertise to the bid teams to enable CBRE to tender competitively

Business engagement

• Develop a strong network of supportive stakeholders that continuously promote procurement as a valued contributor to the success of the company

• Develop and implement learning and development interventions to embed good procurement practice throughout the business so that every buying decision made in the business is a good decision

• Develop learning and development to ensure our relationship driven approach is adopted and applied consistently across the business

• Develop and implement communication mechanisms to ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged in the delivery of procurement strategies

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to CBRE Procurement strategies, policies, and procedures

• Lead and deliver the legal & ethical compliance and governance of Supply Chain activities and supply partner relationships

• Ensure that the supply chain is safe, sustainable and appropriately accredited and establish the appropriate mechanisms for continual risk management and performance improvement of the supply chain

Manage the governance, policy and processes of the Preferred Supplier Programme and all Supply Chain related activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance with CBRE policies

Purpose and Scope

This role will support the Head of Procurement, Singapore & Southeast Asia Market in Sembcorp Industries Ltd to lead the development of the supply chain strategy for selected categories. This is to support downstream sourcing and purchase of goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the procurement strategy for EPC, renewable power plants and associated components in Singapore and Southeast Asia regions to support the various business units within the regions
• Periodically reviewing and refreshing the procurement strategy by monitoring market trends, competitor strategies and new suppliers
• Deliver value-add to the business units through the downstream sourcing activity by deploying the developed procurement strategy
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Provide analysis on costs for new and existing suppliers, and review cost reduction activities
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships on behalf of the organisation
• Following and enforcing Sembcorp’s procurement policies and procedures, support the functions and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Source and purchase goods, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Negotiate contracts such as framework agreements, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers
• Review opportunities to create business savings via negotiation and procurement best practices
• Prepare cost analyses and reports

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field with minimally 8 years of sourcing/procurement experience, with a focus on strategic sourcing
• Experience in negotiating of vendor contracts including EPC contracts, supply agreements and long term service agreements
• Relevant experience in utilities and renewables industry is preferred
• Knowledge of SAP Material Management (MM) modules will be preferrable

Preferred Skills & Characteristics

• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations in a fast-paced environment
• Able to source for alternative categorial and non-categorial materials/equipment independently
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities

ROLE PURPOSE (Why do we need this role?)

To attend to all purchasing requests promptly with the best price in order to provide operational and technical purchasing support to vessels and/or logistical support to 3rd party clients.

Operations Purchasing

• Deal with assigned vessels on a daily basis and liaising with accounts, purchasing, Technical and other relevant departments on operational requirements.Contact and follow up with vendors/contractors on quotations and issue purchase orders in ORBIS/SAP/In-house apps for services.
• Track TDW vessels shipments in/out of warehouse and coordinate with forwarding agents and transport companies for shipments delivery to shipyards/ jetty for vessels.
• Liaise with agents.
• Gather feedback from vessels on vendor’s performance and the quality of goods supplied.
• Check and verify invoices for spares/stores and services against Orbis/SAP/in-house app prior to submission to the Operations Manager for approval.
• Respond, prioritise and action as appropriate on urgent issues, phone calls and emails from the vessels and charterers.

General Warehouse Management

• Ensure that safe work practices, site safety rules, particularly regarding the use and operation of warehouse handling and lifting equipment, manual handling and equipment storage and protection and all Standard Operating procedures are strictly adhered to at all times in warehouse activities.
• Report on any non-conformance in warehouse operations, ensure corrective actions are taken and, where applicable, introduce into warehouse standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that correct working locations, from receipt through consolidation, shipping and storage, including floor, rack and bay loadings are developed, maintained and strictly adhered to in all warehouse activities.
• Maintain records and schedules for all required inspections and certifications on the facility’s operating equipment, forklifts and other lifting equipment, safety equipment, etc. and promptly remedy any issues arising during inspections.
• Perform condition maintenance on long-term storage materials as required.
• Perform routine facility and equipment housekeeping duties.

Other Duties

• Assist the General Manager/Technical Superintendents with administrative work when required.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time including follow-up on service request details.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience, OR 7 years of relevant experience.
• Adapt to a fast-moving environment and work against a short lead time.
• Work as an individual contributor and team player when required.
• Experience in an offshore marine environment would be an advantage.
• Experience with vendor management, negotiation and contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of logistics software.