Sourcing and Procurement Officer

YOKOGAWA ENGINEERING ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Engineering Asia PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking an engaged Purchasing professional to manage purchase orders, engage suppliers, and drive cost-saving sourcing initiatives across engineering and industrial procurement.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders such as Project, Finance and Operations, to align activities with business requirements and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards. Strong Excel skills and a sourcing mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in supply chain management or engineering.
• 2–3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or procurement.
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or industrial procurement is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel; Power BI knowledge is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Handle multiple purchasing requirements concurrently and prioritise work by project requirements and urgency.
• Identify potential suppliers and conduct supplier qualifications and evaluations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing, quotations, and negotiations.
• Coordinate with Project, Finance and Operations to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Support development and implementation of procurement strategies to optimize sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records of procurement transactions, contracts and supplier information and prepare reports.
• Execute cost saving initiatives and process improvements.

Education

Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

• Manage Purchase Orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Handle multiple purchasing requirements concurrently and prioritise work according to project requirements, delivery dates and urgency
• Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier qualifications and evaluations activities.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities through competitive sourcing, quotation comparison, supplier negotiation and alternative sourcing
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as Project, Finance and Operations, to align procurement activities with business requirements
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies to optimize sourcing processes
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts, and supplier information and preparing reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance and cost savings
• Execute cost saving initiatives and process improvement

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Engineering background
• 2–3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or procurement within a Direct and/or Indirect procurement environment. Experience in the DCS, engineering or industrial sector will be an advantage
• Results-oriented, self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, EPC, project-based or industrial procurement will be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI being an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders

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

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.