Purchasing Officer

The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage end-to-end procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, covering sourcing, vendor management, contract administration and PO execution. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Finance to ensure value, quality and timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in SCM or related field, with 5+ years of procurement experience, and demonstrates strong negotiation, SAP/ERP

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing, petrochemical, chemical, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and issue RFQs for auxiliary raw and packaging materials and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Handle procurement of production-required auxiliary raw and packaging materials, including order placement, monitoring, and LIV.
• Source and evaluate new suppliers, including arranging testing samples for evaluation and qualification.
• Monitor purchase order status and expedite deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
• Manage supplier performance and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and service providers.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to understand procurement requirements and timelines.
• Resolve procurement-related issues such as delivery delays, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, and other assigned tasks independently and resourcefully.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supplier databases in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

ERP systems

Excel

Independence

Education

Degree in SCM / Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, vendor management, contract administration, and purchase order execution. Working closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Finance, you will ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with company policies while achieving the best value, quality, and delivery outcomes. The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement professional who can quickly adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contribute immediately to supporting plant reliability and business objectives.

The Daily

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for auxiliary raw and packaging materials and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Handle procurement of production-required auxiliary raw and packaging materials, including order placement, monitoring, and Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV)
• Source and evaluate new suppliers, including arranging testing samples for evaluation and qualification
• Monitor purchase order status and expedite deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production operations
• Manage supplier performance and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and service providers
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to understand procurement requirements and timelines
• Resolve procurement-related issues such as delivery delays, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, and other assigned tasks independently and resourcefully
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supplier databases in accordance with company procedures

The Essentials

• Possess a Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing, petrochemical, chemical, or industrial environment
• Proven experience in sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, and commercial negotiations
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP procurement systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive team player with high integrity, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset