Procurement cum Shipping Assistant

STAR FURNITURE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company transport from Yew Tee MRT

Medical benefits

Annual leave and statutory benefits

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work envt

Job summary

STAR FURNITURE PTE LTD in Singapore is hiring a Procurement cum Shipping Assistant to support end-to-end procurement, sourcing, export and shipping operations. You will process POs, manage supplier relationships, coordinate import/export documentation, and ensure accuracy in SAP/ERP records.

Fresh graduates welcome. Diploma in related field, at least 1 year of procurement/shipping experience, good command of English and Mandarin, and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in business, purchasing, or logistics.
• Minimum 1 year of procurement/shipping experience; furniture industry preferred.
• Experience with SAP/ERP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement for Singapore and Taiwan retail, and local projects.
• Prepare POs; track confirmations, deliveries, and import/export docs.
• Maintain supplier relationships and master data; pursue cost savings.
• Coordinate export/shipment with factories and freight partners; ensure SAP records.

Skills

Negotiation

Coordination

Supplier management

Procurement processes

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Purchasing Management

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About the role

The Procurement cum Shipping Assistant is responsible for supporting end-to-end procurement, sourcing, export, and shipping operations. This role manages supplier sourcing and accounts, purchase order processing, import and export documentation, shipment coordination, and compliance with international trade regulations. The incumbent will work closely with internal departments, suppliers, factories, freight forwarders, and customers to ensure cost-effective procurement, timely shipment execution, accurate system processing, and adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The role also supports trade show participation, product inspections, quality follow-ups, staff training, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement activities for Singapore retail, Taiwan retail, and local project requirements.

• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers and follow up on order confirmations, delivery schedules, import documentation, payments, quality inspections, shipping, and transportation arrangements.

• Maintain and develop supplier relationships through regular communication and commercial negotiations.

• Manage supplier accounts and ensure timely responses to operational requirements.

• Maintain accurate supplier master data, pricing records, and procurement documentation.

• Conduct price comparisons and evaluations to achieve cost savings while ensuring quality and delivery reliability.

• Support the full export shipment process by coordinating with factories, freight forwarders, and the Export Department.

• Prepare and verify export documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Stuffing Reports, Certificates of Origin, and Letter of Credit documentation where applicable.

• Process procurement and shipment transactions within company systems and maintain accurate records in SAP/ERP systems.

• Work closely with ICD and Logistics teams to inspect newly received products and follow up on Supplier Quality Reports, product defects, and customer feedback.

About you

• Diploma in Business Administration, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant procurement and shipping experience, preferably in the furniture industry.

• Experience with SAP or ERP systems will be an added advantage.

• Good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin to liaise with English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking counterparts.

• Strong negotiation, coordination, and supplier management skills.

• Basic understanding of procurement, shipping, and logistics processes.

• Customer-oriented, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines.

• Positive attitude, self‑motivated, responsible, and able to work under pressure.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

• On-the-job training will be provided.

• Candidates who can commence work at short notice will have an advantage.

Benefits

• Company transport provided from Yew Tee MRT Station

• Medical benefits

• Annual leave and statutory benefits

• Training and development opportunities

• Career progression opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative work environment