ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

The Talent People; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore seeks a motivated procurement professional with at least 5 years of experience in handling tasks like supplier management and negotiations. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a practical attitude. This role supports the growth of Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector under a government initiative, providing opportunities for hands-on involvement in operations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience.
• Knowledge in Harsh Environment and TSI.
• Able to handle General Administration.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs and follow through product requirements.
• Source, negotiate, purchase, and manage delivery timelines.
• Maintain communication with internal customers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of computer software applications

Positive work attitude

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Talent People x JSIT-PE

The Talent People is proud to partner with JSIT-PE, a government initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector by addressing manpower challenges and fostering industry growth.

By applying for our job opportunities, you’re joining a strategic effort to enhance Singapore’s Precision Engineering landscape.

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Responsible to identify the need, follow through product’s requirement and specifications at the right quality.
• Responsible to source, negotiate, purchase, monitor, manage and improve required delivery time at a cost‑effective saving way.
• Plan and execute on cost saving and reduction program and activities.
• Assist in expedite, including and not limiting to interface with local and overseas suppliers for any contractual agreement and urgent requirement.
• Establish and maintain communication, working closely with internal customers to meet tight timeline.
• Pre‑qualify, evaluate and assess suppliers’ performance to meet company’s requirements.
• All other procurement activities including price calculation, discounts or freight charges prior to generate and process purchase orders, follow up with good credit terms negotiation and application, resolution of invoicing discrepancies from suppliers, and maintaining of Approved Vendors List.
• Maintain and update all related documents and data that will support procurements activities and management administratively, conformity, legality and commercially.
• Scope of responsibility also covers affiliate and branch offices. Hands‑on of operations are expected when required.
• Review and propose process improvement.
• Additional responsibilities and job scope to be assigned from time to time by immediate superior.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working experience.
• Knowledge of computer software application. E.g. Word, Excel.
• Knowledge in Harsh Environment and TSI.
• Able to handle General Administration.
• Strong interpersonal skills and hands‑on, positive work attitude.

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