Senior Procurement Executive

Ademco (Far East) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A sourcing and procurement firm in Singapore seeks a professional to support the Purchasing manager in vendor sourcing and evaluation. The role includes negotiating cost-effective supply contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal candidates should possess a diploma or degree in Business or related fields and a minimum of 3 years in strategic sourcing, with solid experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation and project management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a strategic sourcing position.
• Work experience in a similar position within a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of procurement best practices, contract agreement, financials, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing manager to source and evaluate new vendors.
• Negotiate with vendors for cost-efficient supply of materials.
• Monitor delivery of purchased items with the sales team.
• Conduct periodic vendor reviews and negotiate performance.
• Develop analysis tools for procurement improvements.
• Issue purchase orders and expedite deliveries.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Procurement best practices

Education

Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Purchasing manager to source and evaluate new vendors for supply of identified materials for company’s portfolio of business.

• Able to negotiate with new and existing vendors to ensure supply of material in most cost-efficient manner within agreed price target and budget.

• Working closely with sales team to track and monitor delivery of purchased items within agreed schedule and confirm delivery of items per agreed specifications by respective vendors.

• Conduct periodic review of existing vendors, provide, negotiate and execute recommendations to ensure vendor performance on pricing, quality and delivery.

• Provide support to management in reviewing and recommending sourcing / procurement policies including use of appropriate tools to meet company’s evolving business needs.

• Issuance of Purchase orders and expediting of delivery in timely order

• Develop analysis tools with system to enhance job and intensify control and continuous improvement

• Fully co-develop and implement sub-con control and tracking with local and overseas vendors

• Driving cost reduction project with monthly report and action items

Requirement:

• Minimum diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a strategic sourcing position

• Able to manage a multitude of projects and/ or vendors simultaneously

• Meticulous and strong attention to details to ensure correct capture and issuing of orders

• Work experience in similar position within manufacturing environment

• Good knowledge of procurement best practices, contract agreement, financials and cost analysis

• Experience in logistics and familiarity with incoterms will be advantageous