Procurement & Admin Executive (Based in Singapore)

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

Job summary

A leading automotive marketplace based in Singapore is seeking a Procurement & Admin Executive to manage procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and support office administration. The role requires 2-4 years of experience, good knowledge of procurement processes, and fluency in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia. Flexible working arrangements available, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and insurance benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development programmes

Engaging employee events

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years working experience in related field.
• Good knowledge in construction procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement activities including sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Conduct cost and service comparisons for supplier awards.
• Oversee purchasing operations and control spending.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Negotiation skills

Fluent in English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree/Diploma in Purchasing/Business Administration

Job description

Procurement & Admin Executive (Based in Singapore)

Carro has carved out a reputation as Southeast Asia’s largest online automotive marketplace. This tech unicorn is a people-centric business with over 4,000 employees in 7 countries who speak 9 languages. Working here, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive, team that drives innovation and change, and find a place that supports your growth and development. Visit us at www.carro.co

Why work with Carro?

Join the region’s largest online automotive marketplace with offices in 7 countries.

Firsthand experience at reshaping the automotive industry using the latest technologies such as AI and machine learning

Formal and informal learning and development programmes to support your growth and career progression.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, insurance and wellbeing.

Flexible working arrangements upon request.

Learn from some of the most experienced mentors in the technology and automotive space.

Meet and interact with colleagues from all around Asia.

Pursue opportunities to work at departments in other countries and regions.

Diverse and inclusive working environment with modern workspaces.

Fun and engaging employee events, initiatives, and celebrations.

About your role

Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement activities, including sourcing, liaising and negotiating with suppliers to obtain best price and service, costing analysis, negotiate contracts, terms and deadline with vendors and suppliers.

Assisting to plan, execute, direct and coordinate the procurement activities involved in materials, parts & equipment, products, services according to project plans and office stationery & equipment.

Continuously strive for improvement in lead times, minimum order size, reduction of purchase costs and improvement in product quality from suppliers.

Responsible in negotiating for the best deal package (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service without compromising quality, and optimise freight and shipping terms to streamline operations and control costs) with suppliers.

Conduct cost and service comparisons, presenting recommendations for supplier awards.

Oversee purchasing operation and control spend and build a culture of long term saving on procurement cost.

Responsible on purchasing requisition, quotation enquiries, issuance of purchase order and invoicing.

Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing for all purchasing activities in the system.

Support all office administrative activities of Carro Singapore.

Other duties to be performed as and when required by the superior.

Job Requirements: -

Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Purchasing / Business Administration or suitably recognized field that is applicable.

At least 2-4 years working experience in related field.

Well verse with the use of Microsoft Excel, Words etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous.

Good knowledge in construction procurement processes.

Ability to work well in a team and independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Candidate with experience work in building construction for architecture and ID works will be an advantage.

Able to speak, read and write in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. (In order to liaise with English & Mandarin speaking oversea suppliers).

Founded in 2015, Carro is Southeast Asia's largest online used car marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions.

Carro holds a strong presence in key markets across Asia Pacific, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, and has recently expanded its reach to Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Headquartered in Singapore, the unicorn startup is supported by more than 4,500 employees across Asia-Pacific and has raised over US$1B in debt and equity from Temasek, Softbank Vision Fund and several other sovereign funds. For more information, please visit: www.carro.co

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Retail & Consumer Products 1,001-5,000 employees

Founded in 2015, Carro is Southeast Asia's largest used car marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions.

Headquartered in Singapore, the tech unicorn startup focuses on the automotive ecosystem, with business operations in retail, insurance, aftersales, and financing. It has raised over US$600 million from Softbank Vision Fund and several sovereign funds and is supported by over 4,500 staff across Asia-Pacific.

Carro is currently present in 7 markets including SG, MY, ID, TH, HK, JP and TW.

Founded in 2015, Carro is Southeast Asia's largest used car marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions.

Headquartered in Singapore, the tech unicorn startup focuses on the automotive ecosystem, with business operations in retail, insurance, aftersales, and financing. It has raised over US$600 million from Softbank Vision Fund and several sovereign funds and is supported by over 4,500 staff across Asia-Pacific.

Carro is currently present in 7 markets including SG, MY, ID, TH, HK, JP and TW.

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