Procurement Specialist

United Parcel Service; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support contracts, engage in price negotiations, and conduct procurement activities using advanced technology. Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills will be crucial in managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to process improvements and make a significant impact within a Fortune Global 500 organization. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive and innovative environment, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills for financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Administers RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to ensure best vendor bids.
• Conducts procurement activities using Oracle or Coupa.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in IT

Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration

Degree or Diploma in Finance

Tools

Oracle

Coupa

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Supports Contracts: Administers Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), financial and performance clauses, metrics, terms, and rebates/penalties to ensure the best bid among various vendors.
• Engages in price negotiation with vendors.
• Gathers and organizes information for inventory and value analysis to determine risk.

• Conducts IS Procurement activities and economic research: Performs purchasing in Oracle or Coupa for Appropriations / Projects, or Shop Requisitions for purchases via Corporate Procurement Finance; monitors and escalates to ensure timely deliveries and payments.
• Conducts data collection and analysis (e.g., internal spend, value analysis, cost) and supplier qualification efforts to meet cost-saving objectives.
• Uses standard bidding processes to test the marketplace for the best deals.
• Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers.
• Coordinates meetings and resolves disputes between UPS and suppliers.
• Provides guidance to users managing IS-related spend purchases via systems.
• Establishes and maintains catalogs in Coupa related to APAC Resellers, coordinating with GBS AP and suppliers.

Assists in Procurement Policy Enforcement:

• Supports compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.

Uses Procurement Technology for Reports and Process Improvement:

• Gathers and organizes data for analysis.
• Develops new report processes and standards.
• Seeks opportunities for process streamlining and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in IT, Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and perform cost/benefit analysis.
• Familiarity with Logistics, Supply Chain Management Systems, or distribution processes; brokerage system experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Employee Type: Permanent

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