Senior Executive, Purchasing

Malaysian Bulk Carriers; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Purchasing Executive, where you'll lead a dynamic team in optimizing procurement operations. Your role will be pivotal in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for shipbuilding projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and mitigate risks in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the shipyard's success while implementing innovative purchasing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of purchasing professionals to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Skills

Team Management

Supplier Negotiation

Procurement Strategy Development

Contract Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok (Singapore) Limited.

Working Location: Tuas Shipyard

The Senior Purchasing Executive plays a crucial role in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the shipyard’s procurement operations. This position is responsible for leading a team of 2–3 purchasing professionals, overseeing all aspects of the procurement process, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and equipment for newbuilding, conversions, and repair projects, and maintaining a reliable supply chain to support ongoing construction and maintenance activities. The role also requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on managing tight budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring the highest standards of procurement performance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Managing a team of purchasing professionals:This includes setting goals, delegating tasks, providing feedback, and evaluating performance.

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies:Develop procurement strategies aligned to the shipyard’s goals and objectives. Monitoring market trends and industry developments to make informed purchasing decisions.

• Supplier management: Identify, evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness, and managing supplier relationships.

• Contract management: Negotiate contracts, pricing, conditions and terms to achieve cost savings and meet quality standards. Draft and review contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.

• Ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services:This includes placing orders, tracking deliveries, and resolving any issues.

• Maintaining compliance with all purchasing policies and procedures:This includes ensuring that all purchases are authorised and approved, and that all documentation is complete and accurate.

• Collaboration and coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the shipyard to ensure that the purchasing function supports the overall business goals and communicates effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Risk management: Identify and mitigate potential risks related to procurement, including supply chain disruptions and quality issues.

• Continuous improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.