Total 16 purchasing lead job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in Singapore, Central Singapore

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

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

• With the support of Global Procurement, develop the strategic sourcing plan & robust category management to drive cost improvement through strategic sourcing and effective negotiation.
• Drive procurement strategy for indirect procurement categories (Professional Services, IT, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, Meetings, etc).
• Establish trusted business partner relationships, provide effective business support to ensure quality of supply at optimum Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with optimized business results including supply assurance, cost, quality, service, innovation & sustainability.
• Implement performance monitoring systems to ensure supplier compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead Supplier Selection Activities and drives supply base optimization. Lead negotiations and complete contracts with complex suppliers. 
• Provide input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operation strategies.
• Lead and drive the implementation of Coupa and the P2P process across Asian countries, ensuring alignment with the global approach.
• Define standard operating procedures for Asia’s sourcing process and ensure strong adoption.
• Monitor “Procure-to-Pay” end-to-end tools and processes, recommend and implement changes and improvement on a continuous basis to optimize workflows, reduce administrative burden and ensure compliant procurement practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with global procurement counterparts to ensure alignment with global procurement strategies and take the lead on certain global spend categories.
• Engage with regional teams, such as finance and operations, to support procurement initiatives

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: 

ERP Migration Support: 

• Assist in data validation, reconciliation, and testing phases of the ERP migration process. 

• Do note that ERP migration work will occupy up to 90% of this internship’s activities 

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 

The position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of daily procurement of F&B as well as General Supplies across the hotel which includes sourcing of requests at the most competitive pricings and the right vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage Daily Procurement Functions

Processing of Ordering

• Receives Market List from the Executive Chef and processing the Market List ordering on daily basis.
• Ensures approved purchase requisitions are timely with the creation of Purchase Orders for F&B Supplies / Stewarding Supplies / Housekeeping Supplies and other general supplies.
• Reconciles Purchase Orders and Invoices to ensure prices and quantities are correct with Suppliers.
• Follows up closely on outstanding Purchase Orders that are long overdue and if needed for cancellation.
• Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedure requirements.

Handling User’s Request, Sourcing. Request for Quotation

• Responses to queries from end users/suppliers with regards to no stock situation.
• Sources for suppliers for Purchase Requests that are new.
• Requests for quotations as well samples for evaluation.
• Effectively source for suppliers and to obtain the best possible quote from the suppliers for all items, without compromising on minimum quality and standards.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Attend to complaints and feedback from user’s department on purchases and to take appropriate actions with suppliers that provide these products which do not meet the desired quality.
• Maintains and keeps track of all contract/RFP/RFQ documentations for audit control.

Food Safety Management

• Manages and request for formal documentations from Suppliers in compliance to HACCP standards of the hotels inclusive of HALAL certification.
• Responses swiftly to feedbacks / complaints (from end users / suppliers / guest in accordance to HACCP Procedures).
• Tracks and monitors all expiration date of licenses as well as organization certification for all Suppliers that are partner with the hotel. Arranges with Suppliers for site audit inspection as and when needed by Director of Finance & Business Support, Purchasing Manager as well as Director of Food Safety.
• Ensures Corrective Action Report are sent out immediately to Suppliers should a complaints raised by Food Safety
• Ensures substitution of supplies are replace immediately for operation use
• Ensures Suppliers that works with the hotels are Food Safety compliances
• Ensures Suppliers that SFA approved Vendors that met the grade criteria
• Ensures all licenses and certificates are approved by authorities are valid

Price Comparison Summary

• Tabulation of Price Comparison Summary for analysis for Food and Non-Food Category
• Recommend the award item for Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and Director of Finance & Business Support review and approval.
• Preparing and send out the Letter of Award.

New Vendors & Article Code Creation

• To obtain documentation e.g Supplier Evaluation, Bizfile (applicable for Food and Non-Food supplier) for new Vendor Creation for Director of Finance and Business Support and Purchasing Manager’s approval, and Supplier Questionnaire (applicable for Food & Beverage’s supplier only) and approved by Director of Food Safety, Executive Chef, EAM F&B, and Purchasing Manager.
• To raise new Supplier Creation Form / Supplier Date Change Form for Director of Finance and Support approval.
• To raise new Article Code Creation Form / Article Amendment Form for Purchasing Manager approval.
• Creation of Article Codes/Price Codes and Vendors details are updated accordingly in the system

Others

• Carries out any other duties as required by the Director of Finance & Business Support or Purchasing Manager.
• Monitors all contract expiration dates and update the main data file.
• Handles RFQ and RFP exercises for all categories of Supplies including Capex, General Supplies and Services purchaes.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

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

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, contract and price negotiations for non-production materials and services, and purchasing projects to contribute to the profitability of the company.
•  Lead and drive Tender or Request for Proposal.
• Analysis and controlling of contractual agreements to prepare renegotiations/subsequent negotiations, initiate appropriate measures and guarantee supplies.
• Supplier selection, definition of criteria and preparation of decision for the requesting functions to ensure a defined and documented sourcing process.
• Supplier management to gain the best suppliers and guarantee an optimum supply chain.
• Consolidate and demand bundling to achieve cost savings
•  Align with Purchasing process methods & tools and ensure compliance of global and country policies as well as category management
• Collaborate with cross-country to lead & drive strategy on assigned Category

Job Description Global Procurement  

G10 – Global Procurement Lead: PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS 

Functional overview 

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.  

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.  

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.  

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.  

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.  

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.  

Job title 

Global Procurement Lead: PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS 

Qualification criteria  

·                University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)   

·                Proficiency in English 

·                7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in Procurement Operations 

·                International experience from multinational company  

·                Experience from an above-market role 

·                5+ years of proven managerial experience 

·                Procurement platform/-s experience 

·                Advanced level of MS Office Suite 

Reporting to  

Global Procurement Director ​for EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS 

Main interfaces 

Internally 

Senior leadership teams across the globe 

Externally 

Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities  

Main purpose of the job  

The Global Procurement Lead for Procurement Operations will be responsible for implementing the purpose, vision, and strategies of Procurement, as well as establishing governance structures. They will provide leadership to the Global Procurement team, ensuring the successful execution of operational goals and key performance indicators. Promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among regions, fostering a team spirit, and implementing the Global Procurement People strategy will be essential. The Lead will monitor adherence to governance, policies, and processes, safeguarding company assets and reputation. Building strong stakeholder relationships, managing budgets, and driving operational excellence are key responsibilities, along with continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and leading global procurement operations. Additionally, they will manage the Procurement cost centre, analyse cost effectiveness, and identify saving opportunities to ensure financial well-being. 

Accountabilities and deliverables   

1.           Implement Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance. 

2.           Provide leadership to the respective Global Procurement team and oversee the definition, implementation and successful execution of global procurement operations goals and KPIs. 

3.           Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge. 

4.           Ensure implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being). 

5.           Monitor adherence to defined governance, policies and processes. 

6.           Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures. 

7.           Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation. 

8.           Advocate and foster Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects. 

9.           Support the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies. 

10.         Represent Procurement in relevant committees and governance bodies and ensure alignment across procurement processes. 

11.         Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationship across all Procurement activities, particularly those related to POC. 

12.         Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers including performance and quality assurance, particularly those related to POC. 

13.         Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs. 

14.         Manage Procurement cost centre, perform cost control activities, analyse cost effectiveness and define saving opportunities with the aim to ensure appropriate cost-performance-ratio and financial well-being of the function.  

15.         Lead Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems. 

16.         Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.  

17.         Lead Procurement operations with a global scope. 

Procurement functional competencies  

Competency Level 

1.           Strategic Sourcing and Contracting - Foundation 

2.           Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Foundation 

3.           Risk Management and Governance - Foundation 

4.           Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Foundation 

5.           Process Excellence - Advanced 

Leadership competencies 

Competency Level 

1.            Systemic thinking - Advanced  

2.           Collaborative Command  - Advanced 

3.           Change Leadership - Advanced 

4.           Fosters Culture - Advanced 

5.           Learning Leader - Advanced 

6.           Purpose-driven leader - Advanced 

7.           Steward for stakeholders - Advanced 

8.           Advocates Asahi - Advanced 

9.           Communication Agility - Advanced 

Competitive salary package.

Health, Life and Dental coverage.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.

The position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of daily procurement of F&B as well as General Supplies across the hotel which includes sourcing of requests at the most competitive pricings and the right vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage Daily Procurement Functions

Processing of Ordering

• Receives Market List from the Executive Chef and processing the Market List ordering on daily basis.
• Ensures approved purchase requisitions are timely with the creation of Purchase Orders for F&B Supplies / Stewarding Supplies / Housekeeping Supplies and other general supplies.
• Reconciles Purchase Orders and Invoices to ensure prices and quantities are correct with Suppliers.
• Follows up closely on outstanding Purchase Orders that are long overdue and if needed for cancellation.
• Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedure requirements.

Handling User’s Request, Sourcing. Request for Quotation

• Responses to queries from end users/suppliers with regards to no stock situation.
• Sources for suppliers for Purchase Requests that are new.
• Requests for quotations as well samples for evaluation.
• Effectively source for suppliers and to obtain the best possible quote from the suppliers for all items, without compromising on minimum quality and standards.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Attend to complaints and feedback from user’s department on purchases and to take appropriate actions with suppliers that provide these products which do not meet the desired quality.
• Maintains and keeps track of all contract/RFP/RFQ documentations for audit control.

Food Safety Management

• Manages and request for formal documentations from Suppliers in compliance to HACCP standards of the hotels inclusive of HALAL certification.
• Responses swiftly to feedbacks / complaints (from end users / suppliers / guest in accordance to HACCP Procedures).
• Tracks and monitors all expiration date of licenses as well as organization certification for all Suppliers that are partner with the hotel. Arranges with Suppliers for site audit inspection as and when needed by Director of Finance & Business Support, Purchasing Manager as well as Director of Food Safety.
• Ensures Corrective Action Report are sent out immediately to Suppliers should a complaints raised by Food Safety
• Ensures substitution of supplies are replace immediately for operation use
• Ensures Suppliers that works with the hotels are Food Safety compliances
• Ensures Suppliers that SFA approved Vendors that met the grade criteria
• Ensures all licenses and certificates are approved by authorities are valid

Price Comparison Summary

• Tabulation of Price Comparison Summary for analysis for Food and Non-Food Category
• Recommend the award item for Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and Director of Finance & Business Support review and approval.
• Preparing and send out the Letter of Award.

New Vendors & Article Code Creation

• To obtain documentation e.g Supplier Evaluation, Bizfile (applicable for Food and Non-Food supplier) for new Vendor Creation for Director of Finance and Business Support and Purchasing Manager’s approval, and Supplier Questionnaire (applicable for Food & Beverage’s supplier only) and approved by Director of Food Safety, Executive Chef, EAM F&B, and Purchasing Manager.
• To raise new Supplier Creation Form / Supplier Date Change Form for Director of Finance and Support approval.
• To raise new Article Code Creation Form / Article Amendment Form for Purchasing Manager approval.
• Creation of Article Codes/Price Codes and Vendors details are updated accordingly in the system

Others

• Carries out any other duties as required by the Director of Finance & Business Support or Purchasing Manager.
• Monitors all contract expiration dates and update the main data file.
• Handles RFQ and RFP exercises for all categories of Supplies including Capex, General Supplies and Services purchaes.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Job Description Global Procurement  

Global Procurement Lead: Upstream Processes 

Functional overview 

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.  

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.  

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.  

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.  

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.  

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.  

Job title 

Global Procurement Lead: Upstream Processes 

Reporting to : Global Business Process Owner 

Main interfaces 

Internally 

Global, Regional and Local Procurement teams, Asahi Ariba Network, Procurement Senior leadership teams across the globe 

Externally 

Suppliers (e.g., SAP Ariba) / other procurement organization / local authorities  

Main purpose of the job  

The Global Procurement Lead for Upstream Processes will provide leadership to the Global Procurement function in particular to the Source-To-Contract, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Risk management and potentially other upstream service lines and related to Procurement, ensuring the successful execution of functional goals. He/She will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between regions and GPO, support the implementation of new target operating model, and ensure compliance with governance, policies, processes and ways of working, including the right level of utilization of upstream procurement tools. Additionally, the role involves advocating for sustainable procurement and innovation, and driving continuous improvement (people, process, platform, data). The Global Procurement Lead will drive operational excellence in Procurement, but will also contribute to technical competency frameworks, and lead the design and implementation of functional KPIs on a global scale.   

Accountabilities and deliverables   

• Provide leadership to the respective Global Procurement team(s) and oversee the definition, implementation and successful execution of functional goals in harmonized way primarily with respect to Upstream processes (including their impact on people, platform and data).   

• Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge. 

• Support implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture (incl. DEI, employee engagement and well-being). 

• Design and implement adherence to defined governance, policies, and processes. Monitor process and platform adoption rate and initiate actions needed to ensure users do not bypass the target operating model. 

• Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.  

• Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation. 

• Advocate and foster Sustainable Procurement (incl. CSR) and Procurement innovation strategies and projects. 

• Support the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies. 

• Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs. 

• Lead Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems for effective performance management and control primarily with respect to Upstream processes. 

• Drive continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks primarily with respect to the .areas of high performing Procurement Digital framework supporting Upstream processes. 

• Support Procurement operations with a global scope. 

• Facilitate the design and implementation of a Procurement technical competency framework for Procurement, including the delivery of relevant process and system trainings. Proactively identify and disseminate new operational methods and system knowledge across the Global Procurement community to foster engagement, communication, adoption, and compliance. 

• Support data management and relevant reporting processes. 

• Support globally the design and implementation of Procurement functional KPIs. 
• Lead globally the design and implementation of non-compliance management. 

Qualification criteria  

• University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)   
• Proficiency in English 
• 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in procurement  
• International experience from multinational company  
• Experience from an above-market role 
• Procurement platform/-s experience  
• Advanced level of MS Office Suite

Procurement functional competencies  

Competency Level 

1. Category management - Advanced 
2. Strategic Sourcing and Contracting - Advanced 
3. Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Advanced 
4. Risk Management and Governance - Foundation 
5. Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Foundation 
6. Process Excellence - Advanced 

Competitive salary package.

Health, Life and Dental coverage.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.

As Marketplace Inventory Lead, You are a key contributor to our merchandising unit, focused on driving our assortment strategy, availability and profit on marketplaces in close collaboration with the Merchandising Managers and key stakeholders from the marketplace team. You will play a critical role in ensuring product availability, reducing carrying costs, and maximizing operational efficiency and driving a profitable sales result in our marketplaces. You will work cross functionally mainly but not limited to the stakeholders within the regional merchandising team, Marketplace team & logistics team.

You are customer and sales-driven professional with a strategic mindset. You are a detail-oriented professional with expertise in inventory management, data analysis, and with a strong supply chain understanding. You thrive working in a fast pace, in and agile environment. You are natural team player that strives to foster collaboration across channels, roles and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the product strategy by allocating the correct products and stock to our marketplaces . Support in setting the product strategy (connected to our overall brand plan and marketplace strategy) for the marketplaces in the region in close collaboration with the Merchandising Managers, Digital Merchandising Leads, Key account Leads and Marketplace Manager
• Support with input to the commercial business analysts and commercial merchandising managers to ensure we drive a strong product offer activation in our marketplaces through commercial planning.
• Follow up and optimize inventory targets, contribution for warehouse and connected marketplaces to maximize sales results.
• Coordinate and drive the overall sales and profit evaluation from a product perspective on our marketplaces in close collaboration with.
• Evaluate the product performance of marketplaces and drive initiatives to further improve our assortment

As Inventory Optimization Lead, you are a key contributor to our merchandising unit, focused on achieving the optimal balance between inventory levels and customer demand between markets, warehouses and selling channels. You will play a critical role in ensuring product availability, reducing carrying costs, and maximizing operational efficiency as well as drive efficient regional demand fulfilment, spurring sales growth. You work cross functionally mainly but not limited to the stakeholders within the regional merch-team & logistic team.

You are customer and sales-driven professional with a strategic mindset. You are a detail-oriented professional with expertise in inventory management, data analysis, and with a strong supply chain understanding. You thrive working in a fast pace, in and agile environment. You are natural team player that strives to foster collaboration across channels, roles and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for overall allocation, you execute strategy, ways of working and is accountable for execution of initial allocation parameters to be correctly set at all times. You own and drive PM level execution and follow up of allocation parameters.
• You drive inventory optimization through following up on inventory targets for warehouse, store segments and support with actionable direction e.g replenishment and push strategy, setting deliver schedules to store with logistics counterpart, monitor and improve stock accuracy by supporting RFID routines.
• Execute, monitor and follow up on system set-ups to secure warehouse stock composition, optimize SKU and enable stocking and storage management in collaboration with demand & supply unit, merchandise managers and logistics.
• Optimize supple to minimize constrains and driver impacting sales in line with inventory optimization strategy as well as monitor and act on inbound/ outbound garment flow to support logistic planning.
• Follow up on execution of framework for prioritization of articles for allocation to secure commerciality in stores.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement within a global luxury brand
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Experience the prestige of working with iconic beauty and fragrance brands

Your skills and experience

• Strong communications skills
• Good English speaking and writing
• Autonomy and sense of initiative
• Business oriented
• Skills of negotiations
• Good proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint

Ideally you will also have some experience of

• Commercial awareness
• Knowledge in Purchasing
• Experience within Perfumes & Cosmetics industry
• Analytical skills
   

Royal Ocean Marine, a leading headhunting /recruitment agencies company, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our client's team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing activities for the shipyard, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services. The successful candidate will have a strong background in shipyard procurement, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing a purchasing function.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet shipyard's objectives.
• Identify and source suppliers for required materials, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure best value.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate with other departments to understand procurement requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and inventory levels.
• Stay updated on market trends and industry developments to inform procurement decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.
• Experience in shipyard purchasing or procurement management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in sourcing and evaluating suppliers.
• Knowledge of shipyard operations and materials/equipment used in shipbuilding.
• Proficient in MS Office and procurement software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Singapore Citizen and Singapore residents will be given priority in the selection process.

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

• Responsible to support Purchasing Manager and Cost Control in the smooth and efficient operation of the Purchasing, cost control, and receiving functions.
• Consider first the interest of the company in all transactions and to carry out and believe in the company’s established policies.
• Buy without prejudice, seeking to obtain the maximum ultimate value of each dollar of expenditure.
• Subscribe to and work for honesty and truth in buying, and to denounce all forms of manifestation of commercial bribery.
• Have a complete understanding of the Hotel's policy relating to Fire, Safety and Health.
• Ensure adherence to all ACCOR’s control procedures pertaining to Purchasing, Cost Control and Receiving
• Assist Purchasing Manager and user departments in sourcing and negotiating prices for supplies, operating equipment and food and beverage products.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Ensure that the purchase policy and procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure cost effective purchases while maintaining quality and service, for all supplies and services.
• Ensure most economical purchase of goods and services for the hotel, ensuring that purchasing is committed on most competitive terms.
• Choose the best price not at the expense of maintaining our quality and standard.
• Process Purchase Requisition, ensuring quotations are attached and explanations are sufficient to support the purchase.
• Support Purchasing Manager in purchasing decisions by comparing quotations.
• Prepare the required reports assigned by Purchasing Manager.
• Keep close contact with the suppliers for obtaining updated and relevant market information and report to Purchasing Manager.
• Keep records of a purchasing development such as Purchase record, Vendor Record, Blueprint and specification record, print forms record
• Bids received must be based on a specified quality and quantity. All purchase requests must state vendors names in the appropriate spaces and bids received from each vendor on the appropriate lines.
• Order placed with suppliers must ensure the following considerations :
• · That bids are for the specified merchandise. If yields differ, the lowest price may not be the best to buy.
• Promptness of service and past experiences with vendors should be
• · considered in selecting the vendors. However, care should be taken to avoid reliance on a limited number of suppliers.
• · In obtaining quotations, ensure that it includes freight and delivery to the Hotel.
• · Frequently, in the course of ordering, the suppliers will offer "Bargains" for larger quantity purchases.
• In general, large quantity buying should be avoided. These "Bargains" must be brought to the General Manager's and Director of Finance’s attention for approval.
• Assist Cost Control Executive in cost control and receiving functions
• Assist to ensure Store, Receiving and all their related areas are strictly complied with the standards at all time.
• Support Cost Control Executive in conducting monthly inventory of beverage store and supervising stock-taking in stores, kitchens and bars.
• Support Cost Control Executive in checking recipe costings, inter-kitchen transfers, wastages at outlets, beverage variances and any other cost control related matters.
• Assist to check Market List, Receiving Record, Costing List to ensure the effectiveness of the control system.
• Perform duty as and when required by Director of Finance.