Supply Chain Specialist

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies in Singapore seeks a seasoned procurement specialist to support shipbuilding projects. You will plan procurement schedules, liaise with engineering, project management and finance, and manage supplier Quotes and POs to meet budgets and timelines.

You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with incoterms and shipyard requirements, while maintaining procurement logs and reporting status to management.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Marine Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in marine or shipbuilding procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of ship equipment, systems, and vendor networks.
• Familiar with incoterms and international freight arrangements.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple project timelines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement management systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Newbuilding Commercial Team to support procurement planning and coordination for assigned shipbuilding projects.
• Establish procurement schedules aligned with project timelines and shipyard requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, project management, and finance) to ensure specifications, budgets, and delivery needs are met.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for ship equipment, systems, and parts.
• Obtain, review, and negotiate quotations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
• Manage purchase order (PO) creation, approval, and issuance processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and contractual obligations in all procurement transactions.
• Review and negotiate contract terms, ensuring alignment with project and company requirements.
• Be well-versed in intercompany (Interco) freight terms, incoterms, and logistics coordination.
• Support commercial evaluations and vendor selection in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement logs, PO tracking sheets, and supplier databases.
• Monitor delivery schedules, proactively resolving potential delays or discrepancies.
• Coordinate with finance and shipyard commercial teams for payment processing, invoice verification, and documentation control.
• Provide regular procurement status reports and updates to management.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company standards, shipyard requirements, and classification society rules.
• Support audits and internal reviews as needed.
• Recommend improvements to procurement workflows, vendor performance, and cost optimization.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Marine Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Work closely with the Newbuilding Commercial Team to support procurement planning and coordination for assigned shipbuilding projects.
• Establish procurement schedules aligned with project timelines and shipyard requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, project management, and finance) to ensure specifications, budgets, and delivery needs are met.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for ship equipment, systems, and parts.
• Obtain, review, and negotiate quotations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
• Manage purchase order (PO) creation, approval, and issuance processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and contractual obligations in all procurement transactions.
• Review and negotiate contract terms, ensuring alignment with project and company requirements.
• Be well-versed in intercompany (Interco) freight terms, incoterms, and logistics coordination.
• Support commercial evaluations and vendor selection in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement logs, PO tracking sheets, and supplier databases.
• Monitor delivery schedules, proactively resolving potential delays or discrepancies.
• Coordinate with finance and shipyard commercial teams for payment processing, invoice verification, and documentation control.
• Provide regular procurement status reports and updates to management.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company standards, shipyard requirements, and classification society rules.
• Support audits and internal reviews as needed.
• Recommend improvements to procurement workflows, vendor performance, and cost optimization.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Marine Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in marine or shipbuilding procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of ship equipment, systems, and vendor networks
• Familiar with incoterms and international freight arrangements
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple project timelines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement management systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.