Procurement Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader based in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee category sourcing and management. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, maintain purchasing data, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies. A Bachelor's degree in Operations Management and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required. Knowledge of SAP and purchasing systems is essential. The role also involves driving procurement initiatives and enhancing inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing; pharmaceutical experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP modules and SRM is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute site category strategy for best practices.
• Involved in the Source to Pay process.
• Maintain purchasing-related master data in SAP.

Skills

SAP modules

Operations Management

Supplier relationship management

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP SRM

Maximo

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Primary Function

• Sourcing and managing specific category within the Indirect space.
• Setting and achieving performance goals/ metrics to improve total delivered/ lifecycle commodity cost, quality, technology and service.
• Implementing procurement initiatives and process improvements, and for getting feedback from Global/Regions on the success of AMS's global procurement programs.
• Planning and/ or obtaining materials, components, equipment and services.
• Checks requisitions, obtains quotations, issuing of RFP/RFQ, conducting bid analysis and see through contracting and tender award process.
• Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with area owners from manufacturing and engineering departments (but not limited to) to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
• Responsible for Qualification of New Ingredient/Packaging Materials/Key Services and Supplies; include supplier and material changes that require Change Control in the plant

Major Responsibilities

• Act as a lead to execute assigned site category strategy to ensure best practice and price.
• Involved in the entire Source to Pay process for assigned category
• Ownership and Maintenance of all purchasing related Maximo and SAP master data e.g. Vendor master, Contract, Source list, Up-to-date prices.
• Ensure site compliance with respect to purchasing policies.
• Co-ordinate and drive Vendor Qualifications.
• Develop Subject Matter expertise in purchasing master data in SAP SRM system and identify improvement opportunities by reducing complexity and improving efficiency.
• Develop standardization of work procedures with respect to purchasing activities.
• Manage supplier relationship and supplier scorecards.
• Shopping Cart to PO conversion and approval of POs is based on the Purchasing Approval letter.
• Follow-up on invoice resolution, ensure no aging risk to new purchases.
• Act as back-up for other categories to maintain the Purchasing service level commitment to all users
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply chain or related discipline
• At least 3-5 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing - related experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is advantageous
• Familiar with SAP modules and SRM
• A team player, resilient and able to work independently under tight schedule
• Able to lead and influence without authority
• Strong communicator and keen eye for details

* Kindly note this position is based in Tuas

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