Principal Procurement Specialist (12 months contract)

SJ Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group is seeking a Principal Procurement Specialist for a 12-month contract in Singapore. This role involves managing procurement operations, ensuring the accuracy of Purchase Orders, and supporting internal stakeholders with procurement processes.

The ideal candidate has a diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, at least 3 years of experience in procurement, and strong skills in SAP S/4HANA.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement operations.
• Hands-on experience in PR-to-PO processing.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Requests into Purchase Orders accurately.
• Guide internal stakeholders on procurement procedures.
• Maintain and update procurement-related master data in SAP.

Skills

Procurement operations

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Office applications

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your opportunity with us

The Principal Procurement Specialist (12 months contract) supports day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring smooth processing of purchase requests to purchase orders, maintaining procurement system tables, and guiding internal stakeholders on procurement processes and policies.

This role requires a strong foundation in procurement principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes.

What You Will Do

Procurement Operations

• Process Purchase Requests (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and efficiently.
• Review PRs with a procurement lens to ensure:
  • Completeness and correctness
  • Compliance with procurement policies and guidelines
  • Appropriate sourcing approach (quotation / tender / waiver where applicable)
• Follow up on missing or incomplete information and clarify requirements with requestors.
• Ensure timely PO issuance to support business operations.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement documentation and records.

User Support & Advisory

• Serve as the first point of contact for procurement-related queries.
• Guide internal stakeholders on:
  • Procurement procedures and workflows
  • Approval requirements and delegation of authority (DOA)
  • Basic policy interpretation
  • Provide practical guidance to requestors to ensure timely purchasing while complying with procurement processes and guidelines.

SAP / System Administration

• Maintain and update SAP procurement-related master data and system tables for:
  • Approval workflows and delegation setups
  • System access and authorisations for procurement-related roles
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of procurement system data.
• Support troubleshooting of basic system-related procurement issues.

Process Standardisation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring issues in PR submissions and recommend practical improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, and documentation to support process consistency and clarity.
• Contribute to the development of user guides and reference materials to improve understanding and adoption of procurement processes.

About You

• Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, or shared services.
• Hands-on experience in PR-to-PO processing is essential.
• Strong proficiency in SAP S/4HANA is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, with the ability to review requests critically, provide practical guidance to stakeholders, and ensure high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills to effectively engage and guide internal stakeholders.
• Works independently with minimal supervision, contributing to the enhancement and standardisation of procurement practices.