Purchasing Assistant

PREMIER HYTEMP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of materials. The candidate will work closely with the Quality Assurance Team and be responsible for evaluating vendor performance, negotiating costs, and maintaining records in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in any discipline or equivalent based on past work experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best value from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Evaluate supplier performance and report monthly.
• Negotiate with vendors for best cost effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Self-driven

Learning attitude

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform functions to get the best value for the Company from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring quality, on time delivery and safety of products and services
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor’s performance and report monthly
• Work with Quality Assurance Team for inclusion of suppliers in AVL.
• Resolve issues with vendors on non-conformance and achieve on time delivery
• Liaise with vendors on order requirements, logistics and delivery
• Extensive usage of ERP systems and job tracking and maintaining records
• Purchase both direct and indirect materials
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure best cost effectiveness
• Monitor and expedite delivery with supplier to support plant’s on-time-delivery KPI
• Attend production meetings to provide updates to the planning team
• Ensure all purchase orders are created timely
• Develop/Source for potential vendors/suppliers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Diploma in any discipline or equivalent based on past work experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-driven individual with a positive learning attitude
• Computer literate with knowledge in ERP systems
• Experience in import/export duties is an advantage