Procurement Assistant Manager

sia huat private limited; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

sia huat private limited is seeking a dedicated professional to lead procurement planning, purchasing management, and inventory control in Singapore. The role requires coordinating across departments to ensure timely replenishment of essential products and managing supplier relationships.

You will monitor stock levels, optimize procurement processes, and contribute to continuous improvements and ERP system enhancements. Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years in procurement, purchasing, inventory planning or supply chain management.
• Experience in trading, wholesale, distribution or retail is a plus.
• Experience managing local and overseas suppliers.
• Strong purchasing, inventory management, demand planning and stock replenishment knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP or inventory management systems.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute purchasing activities based on forecasts, inventory levels, customer demand and business requirements.
• Review purchase orders and replenishment recommendations to ensure appropriate quantities and schedules.
• Monitor stock availability and identify shortages, overstock, and slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate with internal departments to prioritise urgent orders and ensure timely replenishment of essential products.
• Monitor supplier lead times and follow up on outstanding orders to minimise supply disruptions.
• Review slow-moving, non-moving and excess stock; recommend actions to improve turnover.
• Coordinate with Finance, Warehouse and Sales to investigate stock discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory holding costs while maintaining service levels.
• Track procurement performance indicators (service level, delivery performance, stock availability, turnover).
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve productivity.
• Support procurement strategies and daily activities, supplier coordination and order follow-ups.
• Review procurement workflows and recommend improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Support ERP implementations and procurement reporting tools.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / Inventory management systems

Jobbeschreibung

1. Procurement Planning & Purchasing Management

• Plan and execute purchasing activities based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, customer demand and business requirements.
• Review purchase order and replenishment recommendations to ensure appropriate order quantities and purchasing schedules.
• Monitor stock availability and identify potential stock shortages, overstock situations and slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate with internal departments to prioritise urgent orders and ensure timely replenishment of essential products.
• Monitor supplier lead times and follow up on outstanding orders to minimise supply disruptions.

2. Inventory Control & Performance Management

• Review slow-moving, non-moving and excess stock, and recommend appropriate actions to improve inventory turnover.
• Coordinate with the Finance, Warehouse and Sales teams to investigate stock discrepancies and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory holding costs without compromising customer service levels.
• Track procurement performance indicators, including service level, supplier delivery performance, stock availability and inventory turnover.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve operational productivity.

3. Team Support & Process Improvement

• Support the Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Director in implementing procurement strategies and operational improvements.
• Guide and support procurement team members in daily purchasing activities, supplier coordination and order follow-ups, where applicable.
• Review existing procurement workflows and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and accountability.
• Support the implementation and improvement of ERP systems, purchasing reports and inventory planning tools.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory planning or supply chain management.
• Experience in a trading, wholesale, distribution or retail environment will be an advantage.
• Experience managing local and overseas suppliers.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, demand planning and stock replenishment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in using ERP or inventory management systems is a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet operational deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.