Procurement Assistant

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Singapore to strategically source goods, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships while controlling costs. The role focuses on supplier evaluation, contract terms, and ensuring value across purchases.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, 1+ year of procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management is required.
• 1+ years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Proven negotiation skills for contracts and pricing.
• Strong ability to analyze spend data using MS Excel.
• Excellent vendor communication and management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and evaluate vendors for quality and cost.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing terms, and delivery schedules.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Track inventory to avoid shortages or excess.
• Create and track purchase orders through completion.
• Analyze costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing complies with laws and company policy.
• Resolve delivery delays, damaged goods, or billing issues.

Skills

Data analysis

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About the role

The Procurement Specialist manages the company's supply of products and services. They strategically source goods, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to minimize costs and maximize value.

Key responsibilities

• Source suppliers: Identify and evaluate potential vendors for quality and cost.

• Negotiate contracts: Secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

• Manage relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for key suppliers.

• Track inventory: Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory.

• Process orders: Create, approve, and track purchase orders through completion.

• Analyze costs: Review spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure compliance: Guarantee all purchasing aligns with legal and company policies.

• Resolve disputes: Address delivery delays, damaged goods, or billing discrepancies.

About you

• Education: Diploma in Supply Chain Management.

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing.

• Negotiation: Proven track record of successful contract and price negotiations.

• Data analysis: Strong ability to analyze spend data using MS Excel.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for vendor management.

• Certification: CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).