Purchasing & Sourcing Officer

OCEANMASTER ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in the United Kingdom seeks a Vendor Manager to formulate and manage vendor relationships effectively. Responsibilities include negotiating pricing and payment terms, sourcing products, and ensuring timely deliveries for client commitments. The ideal candidate possesses a diploma in Supply Chain Management with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the Marine/Offshore industry. The position requires strong negotiation skills and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in the Marine/Offshore industry is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and meet quotation submission deadlines.
• Team player with a positive attitude and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a vendor management system with an approved vendor list.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Source products and services in a timely and effective manner.
• Expedite orders and monitor deliveries to meet client commitments.

Skills

Vendor sourcing practices

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Job description

1. To formulate a good vendor management system which comprise of:

1. Approved vendor list of Suppliers and Vendors
2. Negotiating good pricing and rebates with suppliers and vendors
3. Negotiating good payment terms from suppliers and vendors

• Broaden the supplier’s network in local and global market.
• To source for products and services in a timely and effective manner.
• Expedite orders and monitoring of delivery to meet our commitment to the clients.
• Ensure genuine quality and reliability of every purchase that you have committed.
• Bargain and obtain the lowest prices to enable good cost savings for the company.
• Always maintain the highest time efficiency and complete every purchase on timely basis.
• Maintain good rapport with suppliers and vendors to ensure that they provide us the best in time delivery and serviceability.
• Any other duties assigned by the HOD or Management as and when necessary

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or related discipline.
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors) especially for components of RHVAC (Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning).
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in Marine / Offshore industry will be an advantage.
• Able to multi-task to meet quotation submission deadlines.
• Team player with positive attitude at work.
• Independent, resourceful and meticulous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

We are located at 11A Tech Park Crescent Singapore 637842 (Tuas South).