Senior Logistics Engineer, Procurement

DSV Road Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Road Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Engineer to support logistics procurement across Singapore and Malaysia. The role covers vendor sourcing, performance management, contract administration, cost improvement and governance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement or related fields, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and proficiency in Excel with the ability to manage multiple vendors in a fast-paced environment. Singapore-based operations with regional focus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience of 3 years in procurement, logistics, transportation, supply chain or vendor management is preferred.
• Experience with transportation, trucking, freight forwarding or logistics service providers is advantageous.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to analyse quotations, rates and cost structures.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to manage multiple vendors and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant business systems.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia logistics operations, transportation markets and cross-border requirements would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Procurement cost savings and cost avoidance
• Vendor service performance and SLA achievement
• Successful completion of sourcing and RFQ exercises
• Vendor risk reduction
• Timeliness of vendor onboarding and contract renewals
• Reduction in vendor incidents and recurring service failures
• Improvement in vendor payment and billing accuracy
• Compliance with procurement policies and processes
• Availability of suitable alternative vendors for critical services

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Change management

Teamwork

Proactive

Time management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Business systems

Job description

About the Role

The Procurement Engineer supports logistics procurement activities across Singapore and Malaysia, including vendor sourcing, performance management, contract administration, cost improvement and vendor governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement cost savings and cost avoidance

• Vendor service performance and SLA achievement

• Successful completion of sourcing and RFQ exercises

• Vendor risk reduction

• Timeliness of vendor onboarding and contract renewals

• Reduction in vendor incidents and recurring service failures

• Improvement in vendor payment and billing accuracy

• Compliance with procurement policies and processes

• Availability of suitable alternative vendors for critical services

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience of 3 years in procurement, logistics, transportation, supply chain or vendor management is preferred.

• Experience working with transportation, trucking, freight forwarding or logistics service providers would be advantageous.

• Good commercial awareness with the ability to analyse quotations, rates and cost structures.

• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Able to manage multiple vendors and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant business systems.

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia logistics operations, transportation markets and cross-border requirements would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi task and take initiative

• Strong skills in change management

• Understanding of working across different functions

• Accuracy, proactive, teamwork

• Hardworking, willing to work under time pressure