About our client: Our client is one of the logistics companies in Singapore.
About the role:
- Lead and manage team responsible for setting supplier agreements in consideration of sales and operations requirements
- Provide the Asia Pacific regional organization with a comprehensive portfolio of service providers supplying sea freight and intermodal services
- Arrange research on market development on suppliers which are used by our competition and market rates and act upon it
- To build and expand through relationships with existing and new suppliers on various levels in the responsible area
- Work in close cooperation with various parties (suppliers, other offices, forwarders and agents) in rate offers and negotiation
- Filing and maintenance of suppliers' information, rates, and surcharges within our Internal Vendor System
- Monitor and manage expirations of various rates in the Vendor System
- To effectuate and control all rate negotiations with the suppliers in their area
- Look for opportunities to make optimal use of the supplier's portfolio
- To manage, support, and facilitate the regional procurement team in their day-to-day activities
- To assist the Superior in other procurement duties as needed
About you:
- Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related discipline
- A proven track record in procurement in the Logistics business, with a minimum 5 years experience in similar function
- Excellent market knowledge in sea freights and transportation
- Proficient in using computing software (eg. in-house programs)
- Results oriented with great negotiation and analytical skills for supplier selection and evaluation
- Possess proven leadership skills with ability to manage processes as well as build relationships
- Additional experience in Continuous Improvement or Process Development environment considered as an advantage
- Strong English proficiency (written and spoken)
- Pragmatic and strong drive to get things done
- Strong team player with hands on approach to work
- You are an open and clear communicator with an ability to establish and influence key relationships
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
Employment Agency: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.
Employment Agency Licence No: 94C3545
EA Personnel: Wong Pik Kiun (Kimberly)
EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1984508
