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Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement service provider in Singapore is seeking a candidate experienced in procurement specifically within the ship management sector. The role involves coordinating delivery with category leads, handling purchase orders, and managing supply chain requests efficiently. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate sophisticated procurement systems are required. This position is open to new graduates as well.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in procurement, ideally in ship management.
• Graduate from any school.
• IT savvy to operate with sophisticated procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Works with category leads to supply necessary goods.
• Handles the purchase cycle ensuring intended outcomes.
• Coordinates daily with boats for timely information.

Skills

Procurement experience

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in any field

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works with category leads to supply necessary goods that are sought for the board.
• Handles the purchase cycle with care to guarantee the intended outcome, including requisition processing.
• Coordinating daily with boats to guarantee timely information and promptly handle questions and/or grievances
• Maintain high levels of productivity and service quality. Actively distribute best practices throughout the groups.
• Works with the ship, the agents, and the local ship chandlers to ensure that orders are delivered smoothly.
• Addresses supply-related concerns brought up directly by the vessel
• Gives the captain and superintendent input on the local ship chandler in order to keep costs under control.
• Prepare invoices for payment.
• Handles daily purchasing-related tasks to guarantee the prompt and safe delivery of requisitions placed by the vessel, taking into account the item's criticality.
• Responds to requests made by boats in Oracle Supply Chain, the company's procurement module
• Talks with category leads about delivery and pricing
• Fulfils the objective of operating vessels in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Examine and evaluate requests in accordance with stakeholder requirements.
• Respect the applicable frame agreements and the vessel's pre-selected costs.
• After approved (to be confirmed), issue the purchase order (PO) with all the necessary information (such as the agent's details and ETB).
• Make that the supplier sends an order confirmation.
• Check-in regarding the delivery two days prior to ETB

Qualifications

• Graduate of any school with a minimum of one to three years of relevant work experience in procurement, ideally in the ship management sector
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in procurement, ideally in the ship management industry, and an IVE or diploma from any faculty
• IT savvy to operate with sophisticated procurement systems
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities, as well as the capacity for all forms of communication
• High level of stress, ability to manage multiple activities in constrained time periods in an organised way, and attention to detail
• Stout and with a strong personality
• New graduates will also be taken into account.