Procurement cum Shipping Manager (Heavy Machinery Equipment)

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a strategic procurement professional in Singapore to develop and implement procurement strategies for heavy construction equipment, foundation machinery and related materials. You will source from local and overseas suppliers, evaluate suppliers, and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing.

The role requires strong supplier relationships, negotiation skills and experience in managing overseas procurement and international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Professional procurement qualifications (CIPS or equivalent) will be an advantage.
• Minimum years of procurement experience not stated; candidates should demonstrate relevant experience in heavy equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the Group's objectives.
• Source heavy construction machinery, foundation equipment, lifting equipment, port equipment, spare parts and engineering materials from local and overseas suppliers.
• Identify new suppliers and manufacturers to expand the Group's product portfolio.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality standards, pricing competitiveness and delivery performance.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, manufacturers and strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty conditions, delivery schedules and long-term supply agreements.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and continuous improvement programmes.
• Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, delivery and commercial matters.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement process from enquiry to goods receipt and invoice verification.
• Ensure purchase orders comply with company policies and delegated approval authority.
• Monitor procurement schedules to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics providers, freight forwarders and customs agents for international shipments.
• Manage import and export documentation where applicable.
• Develop inventory replenishment strategies for critical spare parts.
• Minimise inventory carrying costs while ensuring operational readiness.
• Analyse procurement and inventory data to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Prepare annual procurement budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.
• Analyse market trends, commodity pricing and supplier developments.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis and management dashboards.
• Support Sales teams with supplier quotations, product sourcing and technical procurement.
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment specifications and project requirements.
• Work with Finance to ensure timely invoice reconciliation and supplier payments.
• Support new product introduction and strategic business expansion initiatives.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper procurement documentation and audit records.
• Ensure ethical procurement practices and supplier compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline

CIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualifications

Job description

Job description

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the Group's business objectives.

• Source heavy construction machinery, foundation equipment, lifting equipment, port equipment, spare parts and engineering materials from local and overseas suppliers.

• Identify new suppliers and manufacturers to expand the Group's product portfolio.

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality standards, pricing competitiveness and delivery performance.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, manufacturers and strategic suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty conditions, delivery schedules and long-term supply agreements.

• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and continuous improvement programmes.

• Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, delivery and commercial matters.

Procurement Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process from enquiry, quotation, purchase requisition, purchase order through to goods receipt and invoice verification.

• Ensure purchase orders comply with company policies and delegated approval authority.

• Monitor procurement schedules to ensure equipment and materials are delivered according to project requirements.

• Coordinate with logistics providers, freight forwarders and customs agents for international shipments.

• Manage import and export documentation where applicable.

Inventory & Supply Chain

• Work closely with Warehouse and Service departments to maintain optimum inventory levels.

• Develop inventory replenishment strategies for critical spare parts.

• Minimise inventory carrying costs while ensuring operational readiness.

• Analyse procurement and inventory data to improve forecasting accuracy.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Prepare annual procurement budgets and monitor expenditure.

• Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.

• Analyse market trends, commodity pricing and supplier developments.

• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis and management dashboards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support Sales teams with supplier quotations, product sourcing and technical procurement.

• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment specifications and project requirements.

• Work with Finance to ensure timely invoice reconciliation and supplier payments.

• Support new product introduction and strategic business expansion initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain proper procurement documentation and audit records.

• Ensure ethical procurement practices and supplier compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline.

• Professional procurement qualifications (CIPS or equivalent) will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of procurement experience.

• At least 5 years in a managerial role.

• Experience in heavy construction equipment, foundation machinery, cranes, port equipment, mining equipment or industrial machinery is highly preferred.

• Experience managing overseas procurement and international suppliers.