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A leading procurement firm in Singapore seeks a Procurement Specialist to evaluate and source new vendors, ensuring adherence to purchasing guidelines. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management, has a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and possesses strong communication skills. This role involves significant vendor relationship management and optimization of supply chain efficiency.
Roles & Responsibilities
● Evaluate, source, and onboard new vendors based on competitiveness factors such as cost, quality, on-time delivery, and service levels.
● Regularly review vendor pool to ensure that vendors remain relevant to meet the company's expectations and requirements.
● Reinforce supply chain efficiency through specialized commodity teams by providing expertise in selecting, growing, and optimizing approved vendor pool.
● Conduct price analysis and negotiate lead times within vendor pool to ensure and improve price competitiveness, lead time, and on-time delivery.
● Build up vendor relationship that will lead to adherence to schedules, budgets, work plans, and performance requirements.
● Support Planner in generation of System Report and collation of database.
● Ensure all procurement activities follows the company's purchasing guidelines and maintain proper documentation.
● Ensure adherence to contractually agreed specifications and standards, including accreditation/class bodies.
● Liaise with engineering department to refine and optimize requirements and ECN activities.
● Optimization of product line inventory and ensure demand is met through placement of scheduled purchases.
Requirements & Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electronics), Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
● Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or procurement experience in the mechanical or electronics industry.
● Fresh graduates with relevant academic background (Engineering or Supply Chain) may also be considered.
● Experience in supplier audits and supplier relationship management is an advantage.
● Prior exposure to working with suppliers based in East Asia is a plus.
● Strong communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
● Demonstrated integrity and impartiality in vendor evaluation and selection.
● Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP is preferred.