Procurement Manager

GRAND VENTURE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Singapore seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities and supplier relationships. You will work closely with management to streamline processes and ensure compliance with audit requirements. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in procurement with knowledge in policy drafting and supplier negotiation. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement required.
• Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks and processes is essential.
• Experience in drafting procurement policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers for advantageous terms.
• Review and revise procurement policies with management.
• Handle supplier qualification and performance reviews.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Policy drafting

Procurement process knowledge

Budgetary control

Education

Diploma/Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Description:

• Reporting of procurement activities
• Co-lead with General Manager to review and revise the existing Procurement policies
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for advantageous terms
• Participate in the evaluation and interpretation of the bids, prepare the recommendation for approval and award the contract
• Handle supplier management from the qualification of suppliers, review of supplier contract terms and performance, quality, and service levels
• Exercise budgetary control and build a good company culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Ensure end-to-end procurement support and administer the quotation and tender process in accordance with policies and procedures
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies that will support and add value to the functional area
• Review all procurement activities to meet audit's requirement and to minimize risks
• Anticipate drawbacks in procurement process and implement effective measures to mitigate the risks
• Recommend areas whereby work processes could be streamlined to achieve productivity savings while maintaining adequate governance
• Build relationships with key suppliers and to address supply/performance issues effectively
• Manage and ensure all contracts are reviewed in timely manner
• Ensure proper documentations of all procurement activities and to support internal and external audits

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in relevant discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years working experience in procurement
• Some experience in drafting procurement policies and process improvement
• Strong knowledge of procurement framework and processes, and experience in procurement systems implementation will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), procurement systems, and business applications