SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

FONG LEE METAL INDUSTRIES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead department directions and manage vendor relations. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in purchasing functions, including 3 years in a managerial role, and hold a diploma in Engineering or a relevant discipline. Responsibilities include developing objectives, conducting procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in purchasing functions, including 3 years of managerial experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Meticulous, organized and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Develop and set department's directions & objectives.
• Support sales department on customers’ quotation costings.
• Perform procurement activities including sourcing and negotiation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Develop and set department's directions & objectives.
2. Review customers’ material and secondary processes requirements including drawings and specifications.
3. Support sales department on customers’ quotation costings.
4. Communicate and coordinate with vendors for all procurement activities.
5. Perform procurement activities including sourcing, requesting for quotations from approved vendors, price/lead-time comparison & negotiation, generating Purchase Order, delivery planning and monitoring, etc.
6. Perform vendor management including vendor audit, approval and performance evaluation.
7. Work with relevant departments to resolve any delivery or quality issues with vendor.
8. Establish good relationships with existing vendors and develop new value added vendors.
9. Perform material inventory management including monitoring of stock usage and stock-taking activities.
10. Conduct department/cross-department trainings relating to supply chain.
11. Review relevant procedures and work instructions according to Quality Management System requirements.
12. Involve in customer and external audits.
13. Prepare purchasing reports as required.
14. Any other duties as assigned.

Qualification & Skills

• Diploma in Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in purchasing functions, including at least 3 years of managerial experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Meticulous, organized and efficient.
• High level of responsibility and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.