Procurement Specialist (Chemical Manufacturer)

Sun Ace Kakoh (Pte) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and oversee raw material pricing. The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management and have at least 3 years of procurement experience. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential for this role, which is based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor chemical raw material pricing closely.
• Foster relationships and negotiate pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Establish and manage term contracts.
• Coordinate with Sales/Production and negotiate for materials.
• Enforce QESH and Food Safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous

Resourceful

Ability to multi-task

Team player

Positive attitude

Proactive

Self-initiated

Education

Minimum Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement

Job description

Procurement Specialist (Chemical Manufacturer)

• Monitor chemical raw material pricing closely from LME/SME/CPO and report accordingly to Purchasing Manager.
• Monitor market closely and ensure stability price and supply from suppliers.
• Foster relationship and negotiate pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Establish and manage term contracts for regularly used items.
• Close coordination with regional counter‑parts to formulate and execute pricing.
• Source and identify alternative supply for critical or high‑risk material.
• Coordinate with Sales/Production for their requirement and liaise with suppliers, negotiate for right price and material to support production on time.
• Work closely with Store and Production to ensure sufficient stock to support and execute storage space strategy.
• Coordinate with QC Department for raw material specification requirement, and ensure suppliers deliver the right quality as per Purchase Order spec approved by QC.
• Coordinate with suppliers, Production, and QC – Department on the non‑conforming raw material received, filling official compliance to suppliers and monitoring closely to prevent repeats.
• Coordinate with Account Department for incoming raw material documents especially from overseas, issuing L/C, custom clearance permits and in‑land trucking.
• Enforce QESH, Food Safety requirement and local law regulation related to procurement of material and equipment.
• Assist in reviewing procurement policy and procedures.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement.
• Excellent communication skills, meticulous, resourceful, able to multi‑task.
• A team player with the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Positive attitude, proactive and self‑initiated.