Procurement Executive

MCPEC MARINE AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Marine and Offshore Engineering sector seeks a Procurement Executive to manage purchasing processes. The successful candidate will support project teams by sourcing materials and coordinating vendor interactions, ensuring timely delivery of goods while adhering to budget constraints. The role requires strong negotiation skills and experience in supply chain management, with a focus on the Oil and Gas industry.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in purchasing and product sourcing.
• Familiarity with Oil and Gas / Marine / Construction industries is an advantage.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests and shortlist vendors.
• Negotiate for the best terms and conditions.
• Monitor PO progress and expedite deliveries.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in engineering, project management or relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office Systems

SAP

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

The Procurement Executive is responsible for supporting the company and its projects by providing end to end service, from understanding end-user and project requirements, to sourcing for the right item at the right specifications and budget, to ensuring smooth delivery at the right time.

He/she is critical in the smooth execution of the projects within budget.

He/she should be comfortable engaging and interacting with vendors and other external parties, to fulfill his/her responsibilities in coordinating vendor selection processes, maintaining vendor contract records and databases, and following up on vendors' deliverables.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Process purchase requests, short-list vendors, perform price & product analyses; and negotiate for the best terms and conditions.
• Raise and issue Purchase Orders (PO).
• Monitor PO progress and expedite deliveries.
• Coordinate technical clarifications and meetings between and vendors and end-users.
• Attend project meetings with engineering team.
• Obtain valid documentation of purchased goods such as product and material certificate, test report, type approval, etc.
• Liaise with shippers, forwarders and warehouse to coordinate/monitor shipments.
• Prepare monthly procurement cost reports.
• Liaise with finance department and vendors to settle PO and invoice discrepancies.
• Manage a price database of goods and services.
• Establish relationships with vendors and other industry players.
• Administer vendor pre-qualification and ongoing performance evaluation.
• Carry out procurement processes according to ethical procurement standards.
• Other ad-hoc duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in engineering, project management, and other relevant discipline
• At least 3 years experience in purchasing, products sourcing & expediting
• Skilled in MS Office Systems
• Knowledge with SAP or any ERP is a plus
• Familiarity with Oil and Gas / Marine / Construction industries, products and vendors will be an advantage
• Team player and willing to learn
• Pleasant and good attitude
• Able to work independently and with colleagues of all levels and nationalities
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice
• Other language (spoken and written) is a bonus.