Senior Executive, Purchasing

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior / Executive to manage procurement activities, oversee the quotation and tendering processes, and negotiate with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or equivalent professional experience with at least 1 year in procurement. Excellent time management, communication, and strategic thinking skills are essential. This position offers a collaborative environment ensuring adherence to best practices in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma Equivalent Qualification or equivalent professional procurement experience with 1 year relevant experience.
• Demonstrate time management skills and ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Organised, meticulous with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities.
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strategic thinking and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve desirable outcome.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and stakeholders to manage and administer all procurement activities.
• Responsible for quotation and tendering process including preparation of specifications.
• Negotiate and coordinate with suppliers for best pricing and delivery times.
• Cross-department collaboration to ensure adherence to guidelines and policies.
• Generate and analyze purchasing reports to identify improvement areas.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Education

Diploma Equivalent Qualification

Job description

The Senior / Executive is responsible to:

• Partner with the business and stakeholders to manage and administer all procurement activities.
• Responsible for quotation and tendering process which includes preparing specifications, calling, evaluation and award of quotations/tenders.
• Negotiate and coordinate with suppliers and cross‑functional departments for best possible price purchase and delivery time with the quality required for the project.
• Cross‑department collaboration to ensure procurement processes are done in adherence to NTU guidelines and policies.
• All tactical purchases and procurement administrative support includes but not limited to PO processing and contract management.
• Generate and analyze purchasing reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Any ad‑hoc jobs required by the management.
• Build positive relationships with peers and supervisors to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with the business to drive policy compliance and partner with internal stakeholders to improve efficiencies.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma Equivalent Qualification; or Equivalent professional procurement experience with 1 year relevant experience.
• Demonstrate time management skills and ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Organised, meticulous with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities.
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strategic thinking and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve desirable outcome.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.