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 seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage purchases, maintain records, and liaise with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in the construction sector, possess relevant educational qualifications, and be fluent in Mandarin. This role involves negotiating with vendors and overseeing inventory processes.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years relevant experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Ability to source, select, and manage vendors for both local and overseas purchases.
• Fluent in Mandarin to communicate with Mandarin-speaking supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper records and data entry.
• In charge of purchasing electrical lighting components.
• Process purchase orders and compile quotations.
• Source for suppliers and negotiate for the best price.
• Liaise with site supervisors and internal suppliers.
• Match purchase orders with delivery orders.
• Monitor inventory status.
• Follow up on orders to expedite deliveries.
• Provide general administrative support to the Procurement Manager.

Skills

Data entry

Vendor negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Inventory management

Organizational skills

PC literacy

Education

GCE ‘O’ level or Diploma

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Assistant (Fresh Level)

Location: Ubi Avenue, East

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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