Direct Materials Procurement Ops Specialist

MICHELMAN ASIA-PACIFIC PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelman Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an entry-level Procurement Operational Specialist, Direct Materials to support category management strategies through data analysis, supplier coordination, and PO fulfillment aligned with MRP and production plans.

The role offers exposure to supplier engagement, procurement processes in a global manufacturing setting, and collaboration with Category Management, Supply Chain, and Procurement Excellence teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field required.
• 1-2 years of experience (internships, co-ops, or early career roles acceptable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business tools.
• Interest in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of category plans through data analysis, reporting, and coordination of sourcing activities.
• Assist with preparation of RFQs, supplier communications, and pricing data collection.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier pricing, lead times, and material information.
• Support alignment of procurement activity with supply planning and inventory requirements.
• Assist with contract documentation and tracking activities.
• Support coordination between Procurement, Supply Chain, and suppliers on routine operational matters.
• Assist with tracking supplier commitments, delivery updates, and supply issues.
• Support identification of cost, service, and supplier performance trends through data analysis.
• Escalate issues or inconsistencies to Category leadership as needed.
• Support day-to-day supplier communication, including scheduling meetings and tracking follow-ups.
• Assist in preparation of supplier performance reviews and business review materials
• Maintain organized records of supplier interactions and commitments.
• Support ongoing supplier engagement activities.
• Support tracking of supplier performance metrics, issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with supplier audit coordination and documentation.
• Maintain records related to supplier risk and performance data.
• Escalate potential risks or concerns to Category or Supplier Risk leadership.
• Ensure the raw material purchase order fulfilment process is run smoothly, POs are released, acknowledged, monitored, expedited, and closed in alignment with MRP, supply plans, lead times, and production requirements.
• Escalate any procurement exception management for raw materials that is not able to fulfil by suppliers, including late deliveries, supplier non-confirmation, price discrepancies, invoice issues, MOQ constraints, allocation, and urgent supply requirements.
• Drive supplier recovery actions for service failures, including expedited shipment, revised delivery plans, allocation negotiation, corrective actions, and communication of recovery timelines to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve PO, invoice, pricing, quantity, and goods receipt discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong process discipline and support compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Support Procurement Operations with supplier data accuracy and system updates.
• Contribute to reporting and analytics activities across procurement.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes.
• Actively build knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and supplier management practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Learning agility

Collaboration

Organizational discipline

Basic business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Michelman Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an entry-level Procurement Operational Specialist, Direct Materials to support category management strategies through data analysis, supplier coordination, and PO fulfillment aligned with MRP and production plans.

The role offers exposure to supplier engagement, procurement processes in a global manufacturing setting, and collaboration with Category Management, Supply Chain, and Procurement Excellence teams.