Purchasing Admin - West

JAC RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Inventory Controller in Singapore. The role involves managing supplier databases and stocklists, liaising with outlet managers, negotiating with suppliers, and conducting market research. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, knowledge of purchasing processes, and prior experience in inventory control. Candidates must be detail-oriented and willing to travel regularly to various outlets. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in purchasing or inventory control preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly to outlets.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update supplier database, contact lists, and SOPs.
• Keep stock lists updated.
• Liaise with outlet managers for product and material orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best pricing.
• Conduct market research for new products.
• Source alternative products when unavailable.
• Coordinate with suppliers on issues.
• Assist chefs with ordering specific items.
• Design and implement inventory tracking systems.
• Document daily deliveries and shipments.
• Prepare and oversee stock-taking procedures.
• Generate analysis reports on inventory operations.
• Communicate with outlet managers and marketing department.
• Travel regularly to outlets.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks assigned by the manager.

Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Knowledge of purchasing processes and inventory management

Ability to conduct market research

Detail-oriented

Proficient in maintaining databases and SOP documentation

Capable of preparing analytical reports

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update supplier database, contact lists, and SOPs.
• Keep stock lists updated, including cost and selling prices.
• Liaise with outlet managers for product and material orders (e.g., kitchenware, packaging).
• Negotiate with suppliers for best pricing, quality, and terms.
• Conduct market research to propose new products and suppliers.
• Source alternative products when items are unavailable.
• Coordinate with suppliers on product, shipping, and delivery issues.
• Assist chefs with ordering specific items (e.g., salmon, sake).
• Design and implement inventory tracking systems.
• Document daily deliveries and shipments for inventory updates.
• Prepare and oversee stock‑taking procedures.
• Generate analysis reports on inventory operations and stock levels.
• Communicate with outlet managers and marketing department.
• Travel regularly to outlets.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Ability to conduct market research and identify new suppliers/products.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in maintaining databases and SOP documentation.
• Capable of preparing analytical reports.
• Willingness to travel regularly to outlets.
• Prior experience in purchasing or inventory control preferred.

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Working Location: Singapore