INDIRECT PROCUREMENT BUYER (SENIOR / LEAD)

THE TALENT PEOPLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a procurement specialist in Singapore to enhance operations in the Precision Engineering sector. The successful candidate will manage supplier engagements, drive procurement strategies, and oversee contract management. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management and 5-8 years of procurement experience are encouraged to apply. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in an indirect procurement environment.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Contract Management.
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Engage with suppliers, drive RFQ process, and finalize contracts.
• Provide market intelligence to mitigate supply risk.
• Develop plans aligned with regional strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management

Tools

SAP

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

Responsibilities

• Understand business needs, source for solutions, drive RFQ process, engage with suppliers and finalize the engagement by contracting
• Provide country specific market intelligence to mitigate supply risk, gain competitive advantage and make better business advice to the stakeholders
• Proactively identify areas to enhance business opportunities, drive process improvement, and cost efficiencies
• Develop plans and deliver results through collaboration with businesses in a constantly evolving environment
• Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with regional strategies to support business needs.
• Lead projects/initiatives that have significant impact upon regional and global business.
• Anticipate internal/external business challenges and inspire change.
• Coordinate across corporate, functions and divisions to share best practices and adherence to guidelines
• Work closely with key stakeholders to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program
• Negotiate local contracts & work closely with Corporate Legal Team, stakeholders, and suppliers
• Support implementation of global strategy at local level
• Serve as SME for Purchasing card, Travel card, CTA card, Vendor Master, PR system to manage the local processes to align with Global Procurement guidelines
• Provide training/guidance to internal customers regarding indirect procurement goods and services purchasing guidelines and payment channels
• Additional responsibility may include other procurement activities, project management of specific programs, cost analysis, recommendation of cost reduction proposals and improvements to our procurement process, supplier management programs, and even procurement related system initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management
• 5-8 years’ experience in an indirect procurement environment with at least 2 years’ experience in Contract Management, leading different types of engagement and contracts (Facilities, IT, Manpower related, etc.)
• Proven experience in procurement with a track record of meticulous and accurate work
• Indirect procurement purchasing, sourcing and contract negotiation capability across a broad array of categories; consulting, professional services, staff augmentations, labor services, training, facilities, MRO, marketing, office supplies
• Ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement plans with suppliers and stakeholders
• Self‑motivated and self‑managed
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent negotiation, intercultural, influence and problem‑solving skills
• Creative thinker, with a desire and ability to look for better ways to approach issues and situations
• Strong team orientation, with a strong sense of commitment to team members and stakeholders and the ability to work with global & local cross‑functional teams
• Strong data analysis, management, presentation and reporting skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office application skills, especially excel
• Experience with SAP or other ERP purchasing system
• Might require attending night calls to support projects implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management

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