Procurement Assistant

ORIENTAL MERCHANT HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler and distributor is seeking a Procurement Assistant for their Singapore headquarters. In this role, you will manage inventory and shipping processes across multiple countries, requiring strong organizational skills and English proficiency. Ideal for entry-level candidates eager to learn in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English writing and speaking.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and replenish inventory levels.
• Administer orders, contracts, and shipping documents.
• Analyze weekly inventory reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Company:

Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and Holland, and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer’s hands as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.

About the role:

Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual passionate about demand planning, purchasing, and supply chain management? We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to join our dynamic team in our Singapore Headquarter and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our inventory and shipping processes across Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. If you have no experience but have a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn, you already tick the main boxes and we would like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Planning & Purchasing:

• Monitor and replenish inventory levels for our warehouses in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.

• Administer orders, contracts, and shipping documents to ensure accurate delivery of goods to their destinations on time.

• Analyse weekly inventory reports and take proactive steps to address short stock or overstock situations.

• Communicate inventory issues or price change requests to the procurement director in a timely manner.

• Report any anomalies, such as supplier issues, vessel booking delays, or unexpected stock movement.

• operate direct container sales to Ireland, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and shipping agents to ensure smooth shipments and manage account receivables when necessary.

• Create and analyse procurement data reports as required by the procurement director when needed.

About You:

You are someone with:

• Strong English proficiency in both writing and speaking, enabling clear communication with global stakeholders.

• Strong computer skills will be a plus.

• Ability to multitask, highly organise and able to meet deadline

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Sense of urgency, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and on a timely basis.

• Highly proficient with numbers and detail oriented.