Category Executive

Berge Bulk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation leader in Singapore is seeking an Executive / Senior Category Executive in Procurement to manage procurement areas critical to ships' operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Supply Chain or related fields. Emphasis will also be placed on supplier relationship management and market trend analysis, contributing to the company's innovative approach towards sustainable shipping practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience as purchaser.
• At least 5 years of specific Category Management experience.
• Strong knowledge in pricing and product management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new suppliers and service providers.
• Proactively monitor market trends and conduct demand analyses.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive / Senior Category Executive (Procurement)

Executive / Senior Category Executive (Procurement)

Situated within Singapore's vibrant maritime hub, Berge Bulk leads innovation in the shipping industry. Embracing their vision of leading the world towards a zero carbon future through safe, efficient, and sustainable shipping practices, Berge Bulk is making significant strides in technological advancements. With a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, Berge Bulk is actively shaping the future of shipping. This strategic pursuit reflects their commitment to maritime technology leadership.

Berge Bulk’s three key milestones

Berge Bulk has set an ambitious decarbonization timeline which consists of three key milestones…

• Offset 100% of Scope-1 carbon emissions from 2025.
• Build and operate a zero-emissions vessel by 2030.
• Achieve zero-emissions fleetwide by 2050.

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this position will manage specific procurement areas related to high spending and that is critical to the ship’s operation. They will also work on key projects related to innovation to increase efficiency and return on value.

Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new suppliers and service providers, leading negotiations for favourable contracts and agreements
• Proactively monitor market trends, new developments, and conduct thorough demand analyses within your assigned categories, providing valuable business insights
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and performance reviews, ensuring full compliance with contract terms and driving continuous improvement
• Use suppliers / vendors’ evaluation tools such as total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, vendor evaluation score card, price-quality ratio, supplier performance metrics & KPIs, etc.
• Track and manage suppliers’ compliance to terms of contracts and agreements
• Cultivate and nurture strong, productive relationships with suppliers to secure tangible results and effectively resolve any major disputes that may arise
• Partner with internal stakeholders to anticipate future procurement needs and requirements, aligning our strategy with operational demands
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience as purchaser with a Ship Owner or Ship Manager and at least 5 years of specific Category Management experience.
• Minimum Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing Management or any related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge in pricing, product and/or category management,
• Strong negotiation skills & data analysis skills set.
• High sense of integrity and resourcefulness
• Good communication skills – written and spoken English.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to details and ability to meet deadlines.

Travel

• Based in Singapore, the candidate is expected to be able to visit their assigned vendors locally or overseas as required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Sales, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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