Procurement Executive

Vopak Netherlands; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Vopak is seeking a Procurement Executive in Singapore to drive contracting strategy, tendering, and supplier negotiations for growth projects below EUR5 million. The role covers P2P processes, contract management, and supplier evaluation, with a focus on delivering value and cost efficiency.

You will lead contracting activities, manage vendor relations, and work within a hybrid setup to support ongoing energy and terminal projects, contributing to the company’s growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in contracting management or procurement.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of contract law.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations; vendor management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical and decisive with high initiative.
• A quick-learner, good team player, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop the contracting strategy for projects and participate in investment proposals.
• Organise pre-qualification for tenders and manage supplier selection.
• Ensure proper contract management and follow-up of procurement contracts.
• Execute and manage P2P steps to obtain the right service/product at the right time.
• Conduct internal and market analysis; develop RFI/RFP and evaluation processes for large purchases.
• Develop project and category strategies; align with stakeholders for optimal value.
• Execute annual terminal procurement plan and budget; improve S&P processes.

Skills

Contracting Management

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Procurement Executive, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

As a Procurement Executive, you will be responsible for the Contracting Strategy, tender process and conduct negotiations with contractors for growth projects below EUR5 million, driving Opex contract renewal and execution of all types of capex tenders according to the agreed strategy by the management team.

What will you be doing?

• Contracting Management: Develop the Contracting Strategy appropriate for the project scope, project strategy and contractor market; to be involved as early as Investment Proposal in the development of Contracting Strategy
• Supplier Management: Organize pre-qualification for the tender under allocation
• Contract management: Ensure proper implementation and follow-up of procurement contracts
• Purchase to pay: Effectively execute and/or manage the relevant S&P steps in the P2P process (Request, Approve, Order, Expedite and Receive) in order to get the right service/product at the right place at the right time and effectively use the supporting ERP system
• Tendering: For purchases larger than SGD40K without framework agreement, execute and manage an optimal supplier selection process via all required steps such as: conduct internal and market analysis, determine selection criteria, develop and evaluate RFI and RFP, execute clarification meetings, communicate to bidders and cooperate with internal business partners
• Project & Category Strategy Development: Based on key categories of procurement plan, develop and execute a project strategy and category strategy. This includes conducting internal and external analyses, defining and agreeing with stakeholders on the best strategy in order to realize, secure and sustain optimal value for the business (in terms of costs, efficiency, risk, etc)
• Execute the annual terminal procurement plan and budget as per allocation
• Continuous reviewing S&P policies, standards and systems and proposing improvement to the P2P process to Manager S&P

Why you’ll love working with us

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses
• A healthy work-life balance with hybrid work - depending on your role
• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment
• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience in Contracting Management or Procurement related experiences
• Strong commercial awareness and experience of Contract Law, which include drafting contract/specification clauses
• Proven experience in contract negotiations; vendor management
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and decisive with high initiative
• A quick-learner, a good team player as well as possess the aptitude to work well independently

What energy will you bring?

We’d love to meet you!

At Vopak, we foster an inclusive workplace where you are empowered to bring your best self to work. Guided by trust, a spirit of collaboration, and the courage to lead change, we create an environment where everyone truly belongs.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!

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