Purchasing Assistant / Procurement

United Engineering Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Singapore is looking for a Purchasing Assistant. The role involves managing purchase orders, vendor negotiation, and maintaining procurement records. Candidates should have relevant experience in the construction industry, possess a GCE 'O' level or Diploma, and be PC literate. Mandarin-speaking skills are preferable as the role involves liaising with Mandarin-speaking site supervisors.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in the construction industry preferred.
• PC literate, well organized, and self-motivated.
• Mandarin-speaking candidates preferred for communication with site supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and maintain proper records.
• In charge of purchasing electrical lighting components.
• Process purchase orders and compile quotations.

Skills

Data entry

Vendor negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Inventory monitoring

Education

GCE 'O' level or Diploma qualification

Job description

Purchasing Assistant (Fresh Level)

Location: Ubi Avenue, East

• Data entry and maintain proper records
• In charge of purchasing electrical lighting component
• Process purchase orders and compile quotations
• Source for supplier and negotiate for best price
• Liaise with site supervisors and internal suppliers
• Matching PO/DO
• Take charge of daily purchases and overseeing the receiving section and the main store.
• Monitoring of statistical data on inventory status
• Follow up on orders to expedite deliveries
• Maintenance of purchase order files, invoices, and related purchasing records
• Coordinates the preparation of purchase orders based on approved requisitions
• Ensures the processing of appropriate communications with vendors regarding the ingredients requirement and quality issues
• Ensures the verification of invoices against original orders to ascertain compliance with all the conditions of purchase prior to payment
• Provide general administrative support to Procurement Manager
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• With 1-2 yrs relevant experience in construction industry prefers
• With GCE 'O' level or Diploma qualification
• PC literate, well organized and self-motivated
• Able to source, select and manage vendor for both in Singapore and overseas purchase
• Good interpersonal skills dealing with suppliers and vendor
• We seek Mandarin-speaking candidates who are required to serve Mandarin-speaking site supervisor