Procurement Executive

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing for workshop, service, logistics and operations.

You will source materials, evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate where appropriate, and ensure timely PO issuance and delivery follow-up. Fresh graduates welcome; 1–3 years procurement experience preferred. Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity help coordinate with Sales, Finance and Warehouse.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in related discipline; fresh grads welcome.
• 1–3 years procurement/purchasing experience preferred.
• Marine/offshore/engineering experience beneficial but not required.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Proficient in MS Office; ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eager to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement from sourcing to PO issuance and delivery follow-up.
• Source materials, parts, equipment and services for workshop, service, logistics and operations.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate pricing where appropriate.
• Monitor POs and coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality or commercial issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and support onboarding and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical Service, Workshop, Warehouse and Finance to meet procurement needs.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, approval processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in the ERP system.
• Support procurement reporting, inventory coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Business One or ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process from sourcing and quotation requests through to purchase order issuance and delivery follow-up.
• Source materials, spare parts, equipment, and services to support workshop, technical service, logistics, and operational requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing where appropriate, and ensure timely procurement.
• Monitor purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, or commercial issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers while supporting vendor onboarding and performance monitoring.
• Work closely with Sales, Technical Service, Workshop, Warehouse, and Finance teams to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval processes, and procurement procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation within the ERP system.
• Support procurement reporting, inventory coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates with 1-3 years of procurement or purchasing experience will have an advantage.
• Experience in the marine, offshore, engineering, manufacturing, or technical services industry is beneficial but not required.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, supplier sourcing, and quotation management is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP Business One) is an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.