Strategic Procurement Lead - Global Sourcing & Logistics

ACCISE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCISE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. is seeking a procurement professional in Singapore to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier sourcing, and cost control for projects. The role emphasizes international supplier relations, quantity and quality assurance, and adherence to ISO standards.

You will coordinate with warehouses, project teams, and forwarders, ensuring on-time delivery, accurate documentation, and optimal landed costs while communicating effectively in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain or minimum 1 year in purchasing/procurement/supply chain and minimum 1 year in logistics/shipping.
• Experience as purchaser in construction/oil & gas/infrastructure/commodities (steel products)/hardware is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of overseas purchasing and dealing with international suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office and purchasing/inventory management ERP software, especially SAP B1.
• Good knowledge of import/export procedures, shipping documentation, freight arrangements and Incoterms.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively with overseas suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Procurement planning — review material requirements, stock levels, project needs and purchasing priorities.
• Supplier sourcing — identify and evaluate local and overseas manufacturers, stockists and distributors.
• Quotation & negotiation — obtain quotations and negotiate price, payment terms, delivery, warranty and commercial conditions.
• Purchase orders — review specifications and issue/approve POs, ensuring descriptions, quantities, grades, standards and delivery terms are correct.
• Supplier management — monitor supplier quality, pricing, lead time, reliability and responsiveness; maintain an approved supplier list.
• Expediting — follow up outstanding orders, manufacturing progress and delivery schedules, especially urgent project materials.
• Shipping & logistics coordination — coordinate suppliers, forwarders and shipping agents for FCL/LCL shipments, consolidation, shipping documents and delivery.
• Inventory control — work with warehouse/sales/project teams to avoid shortages, excess stock and unnecessary purchases.
• Cost control — compare purchasing costs, freight and other landed costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Quality/non-conformance handling — coordinate replacement, credit or corrective action for incorrect, damaged or non-compliant materials.
• Management reporting — report major purchases, cost savings, delayed materials, supplier problems and procurement risks to management.
• Documentation & ISO compliance — maintain quotations, POs, supplier evaluations, purchasing records and documentation required under ISO 9001/14001 procedures.
• Team management — supervise purchasing staff, assign responsibilities and establish purchasing procedures and controls.
• Technical coordination — ensure materials comply with required standards/specifications such as ASTM, ANSI, JIS, BS, EN, etc.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Bilingual English/Chinese

Procurement

MS Office

SAP B1

Education

Diploma/Degree in Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

SAP B1

MS Office

Job description

ACCISE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. is seeking a procurement professional in Singapore to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier sourcing, and cost control for projects. The role emphasizes international supplier relations, quantity and quality assurance, and adherence to ISO standards.

You will coordinate with warehouses, project teams, and forwarders, ensuring on-time delivery, accurate documentation, and optimal landed costs while communicating effectively in English and Chinese.