about the company

Our client is a leading communication systems integrator and network systems provider. They’re now looking for an Operations Manager to lead their warehouse operations.

about the job

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including but not limited to receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Develop and implement warehouse policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflow to maximize space utilization and productivity.
• Oversee inventory management, such as stock replenishment, and inventory accuracy.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of outgoing orders.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment for all warehouse staff.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and other external partners as needed.

job requirement

• Diploma in Engineering/logistics or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a warehouse management or operations leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations
• Able to work independently

If you are interested in the position, kindly apply directly or send your resume to yiling.tan@randstad.com.sg.

Please include your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving your current job.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EA: 94C3609 / Reg: R21103172

For our client project, we require a Retail Store Projects Specialist to join a team of dedicated professional consultants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains effective communication with Brands’ retail operation team, store team and store planning team.
• Works with respective Client Technologies teams and functions to ensure high quality of services and facilities rendering to retail operations
• Manages and works with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to provide services of (but not limited to):

1. Requests
2. Store projects

• Manages IT devices procurement and deployment.
• Provides on-site services covering all operations in SEA region
• Overseas travelling is required.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Sound knowledge and experience of supporting retail operations in luxury industry
• Customer centric and aims to deliver exceed expectation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on project management experience
• Having change management skill is an added advantage
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight schedules
• Good communication skill in both spoken and written English. Chinese and other dialects are advantages

QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher diploma in IT (or computing related discipline) or above
• More than 4-year experience in IT support with a minimum of 2-year in retail industry, luxury retail preferred
• Project management qualification is a plus

Position: Procurement Officer/ Specialist

Business Unit: Molycop Singapore Trading Pte Ltd

Reports to: Procurement Manager

The MolyCop business currently has 15 manufacturing facilities located throughout Australasia, South and North America, Europe. The business supplies steel consumables, primarily grinding media to the Copper Gold mineral processing sector. The business has revenues in excess of $1.4Billion and employs more than 1200 direct employees.

MolyCop’s raw material feedstock strategy incorporates a range of supply options including domestic sourcing, make own via our EAF steelmaking facilities located in Canada and importing ~450KT of bar and other traded products. The Singapore trading office is responsible for the sourcing and supply of our imported bar needs.

Role Purpose:

The goal of this position is to provide daily operational support to our Procurement Management team including Request for Quotations, purchase order placement, expediting, handling end to end LC application process, full set of shipping documents, tracking of orders and managing routine documentation for purchase orders in accordance to Molycop procurement policy, procedures, process and delegations of authority.

Role Accountabilities:

1.) Procurement & Contract Administration

· Responsible for the administration of full procurement cycle.

· Prepare RFQ against forecast and receipt of supplier proposals.

· Generate RFQ responses into a pre-defined format for management review.

· Creating coversheet, Purchase and Sales contract (D365).

2.) Expediting and shipping documentation

· Upkeep cargo readiness and delivery status for all contracts.

· Advising suppliers on vessels ETA and co-ordinate inspections schedule with our QA/QC department.

· Reviewing details on Charter-Party Bill of Lading.

· Weekly reporting to internal stakeholders on ongoing/upcoming shipment.

· Applying COO and co-ordinate CCIC survey application (Indonesia import).

· Submitting shipment advice to internal stakeholders with complete set of documents (BL, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, MTC, COO, Insurance Certificate etc.).

3.) Financing

· Facilitate LC tenor application and amendment.

· Responsible for reconciliation of invoices against purchase order and validate final invoice with Finance team.

· Payment Support

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary education in relevant field, preferably engineering.
• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role.
• Good knowledge of purchasing strategies and process.
• Broad knowledge of supply chain management and import/ export business - Charter Parties, breakbulk shipment and Letter of Credit.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management and communication skills in English and Chinese, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in MS office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese Word Processing and familiar in using web-based applications. Good knowledge in Dynamics 365 is a plus.

Are you an experienced Application Support Specialist (POS) looking to enter a new industry?

Well then you are in luck! My client, a major Luxury Fashion Holding, have opened a rare position in their SEA team.

You will be part of the Global Store Apps Rollout team to deliver timely and accurate Tech solutions in store and in SEA. You will be in charge of ensuring proper rollout and on-boarding of any new solution impacting the brands’ store population, with the coordination of internal and external resources.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills to liaise and coordinate between application team and Store Project Manager's (PM) team, have high attention to detail while cross checking / conducting quality assurance with the store PM, and have functional knowledge of retail applications (mainly Oracle Xstore).

YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate the preparation of the applications in-time for the Store Projects delivery on behalf of the Store PM team
• To reduce the complexity of the Store Project delivery to the Store PM
• Perform additional testing to the ones performed by each application team (e.g. cross-application testing as tender types configured consistently between POS & JDA/SAP)
• Collaborate with Application teams to define together a testing strategy to reach good quality deliverables before the PC is shipped to the store (off-site)
• Coordinate with Store PM team to define the date for the equipment shipping to the store, ensuring all final checks are completed before shipment
• Manage a rollout log to build accurate & timely reports

YOUR KEY REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate should have at least one to three years of experience in global IT solutions for stores (preferably in fashion or luxury segment)
• Functional knowledge of Oracle Xstore or other retail applications
• He/she is knowledgeable on main processes used in retail area
• Previous experience in medium/large, multinational companies
• Ability to communicate with Brands business teams, company's Tech apps team and stores users
• Ability to travel world-wide

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to work for one of the largest international luxury group!

Take this chance and apply for this role right here, or email < p.maindola@gravitasgroup.com> for swift consideration!

Work Location: Ang Mo Kio / Yio Chu Kang

Job Description

• Liaise with stakeholder to understand requirement and purpose of purchase/tender.
• Validate purchase requirement and issue RFQ/RFP.
• Conduct RPF, RFQ and RFI Activities.
• Source, request, negotiate and compare prices, on IT product, service and maintenance for purchase/tender.
• Sourcing and selection of vendors to ensure cost competitiveness, timely project delivery and quality of work.
• Prepare procurement documents, cost analysis, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Contract Management work covering review, contract negotiations and coordinate with Legal Team and Internal Stakeholders on setting up contractual agreement to ensure timely execution of contract for projects.
• Processing vendor contract with Legal Team and Vendors for new and renewal project.
• Maintain contract documentation and timely contract.
• Vendor Sourcing and on boarding, conducting Anti-money laundering / Anti-bribery
• Ad-hoc duties from Management

Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in IT Industry/Bank.
• Experience in procuring IT hardware/software and professional services is an advantage.
• Experience in local and overseas vendor management is an advantage. Negotiation skills is necessary.
• Good understanding of quotation and contract’s terms and conditions
• Good knowledge in Contract Management
• Experience in conducting Anti-money laundering / Anti-bribery Checks is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and as a group in a fast pace environment

Interested applicants may apply directly to cindy.ng@tangspac.com

Morgan McKinley is Your Gateway to Career Success.

This Operations Specialist role will collaborate with the cross functional teams, managing budget, finances, contracts, and procurement. Reporting to the Global Operations Manager, with the purpose to streamline processes and liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end procurement, organizing meetings, reviewing PRs, and expediting processes.
• Monitor regional spend, maintain relationships, and document processes.
• Support events delivery and act as a procurement expert.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, or Finance.
• 4+ years in Procurement Operations or Source to Pay.
• Proficiency in sourcing and supplier management.
• Events management and operation expereince
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in enhancing supply chain and supplier performance.
• Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting tools.
• Knowledge of online social media platforms and supplier management.

Join us in shaping the future of investment compliance! Apply now to be part of a team driving excellence through innovation and strategic oversight.

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EA License No: 11C5502

EA Registration No. R1110345

Your new company

Client is a market leader in chemical manufacturing and seeking to hire a Buyer (up to $3,700).

Duration: 1 year contract (ongoing basis)

Location: Nearest MRT is Kent Ridge MRT

Salary: Up to $3,700 per month

Your new role

· Source, negotiate and select best-in-class vendors based on various requirements

· Ensure compliance with Procurement processes, be the ambassador of procurement excellence

· Develop savings and automation based on agreed strategies with stakeholders and in line with Procurement Department methodologies.

· Build and leverage on solid relationships with stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

· NITEC / Diploma in relevant fields of studies

· Minimum 1 year experience in buyer / purchasing roles

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join an MNC. You will be part of a dynamic team and you will be remunerated at market competitive rates.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Ernie at Hays on +65 6424 0157 or email Ernieza.Zailani@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

Referrals are welcome.

Registration ID No. R1329386 | EA License number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No. 200609504D

• Manage the performance of suppliers and service providers and drive overall performance in terms of quality, cost and delivery across the supply chain, optimising costs whilst ensuring continuity of supply.
• Drive the supplier/source selection process and participate in the establishment, evaluation and approval of specifications for issuance and aware of bids.

Requirements:

• At least Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement, Aviation/Aerospace or equivalent.
• Certified CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or CSSBB will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in aerospace MRO environment.
• Proficient in IT, data analytics and suite of MS Office software.
• Excellent presentation skills.

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to hr@recruit-expert.com

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EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R1984199

Duration: 12 mths contract to Perm

Location: AMK

Job Description

• Liaise with stakeholder to understand requirement and purpose of purchase/tender.
• Validate purchase requirement and issue RFQ/RFP.
• Conduct RPF, RFQ and RFI Activities.
• Source, request, negotiate and compare prices, on IT product, service and maintenance for purchase/tender.
• Sourcing and selection of vendors to ensure cost competitiveness, timely project delivery and quality of work.
• Prepare procurement documents, cost analysis, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Contract Management work covering review, contract negotiations and coordinate with Legal Team and Internal Stakeholders on setting up contractual agreement to ensure timely execution of contract for projects.
• Processing vendor contract with Legal Team and Vendors for new and renewal project.
• Maintain contract documentation and timely contract.
• Vendor Sourcing and on boarding, conducting Anti-money laundering / Anti-bribery
• Ad-hoc duties from Management

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of procurement experience, preferably in IT Industry/Bank.
• Experience in procuring IT hardware/software and professional services is an advantage.
• Experience in local and overseas vendor management is an advantage. Negotiation skills is necessary.
• Good understanding of quotation and contract’s terms and conditions
• Good knowledge in Contract Management
• Experience in conducting Anti-money laundering / Anti-bribery Checks is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and as a group in a fast pace environment

• Be part of the vendor management team to guide vendors for registration in the ERP system, review vendor registration submission, conduct due diligence check to vendors and follow up with vendors to complete the registration process.
• Coordinate with the company's internal users, IT Service Desk, and external vendors to fix vendor registration related incidents in time.
• Generate periodical report for vendor registration from the ERP system.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Finance, Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• Work experience in using ERP/ SAP, Procurement, or Vendor management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites.
• Good to have prior work experience in Real Estate industry.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-directed with a 'can do' attitude.

Should you be interested in this position, please contact Terence at +65 9645 4048 your resume directly for fast respond.

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PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. 200007268E • EA License No. 01C4394• Reg. R23116141 Le Cong Thang

Responsibilities:

1. Key contact with Global Procurement Team to achieve greater synergy through global procurement network.
2. Lead in sourcing and negotiation activities during RFQ, NPI or NPR, contract reviews.
3. Drive Suppliers’ Management and Development Program to build strong suppliers’ relationship and develop suppliers to support company’s goals and objectives.
4. Collaborate with Operations/Suppliers to support in purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, ensure price, quality and delivery meet targets and ensure continuity of supply.
5. Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed. Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
6. Process PR/PO through SAP daily.

Requirements:

• Degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain or Engineering Degree or its equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in ERP or a fully integrated manufacturing system, SAP/ Oracle experience will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of Power BI will be an added advantage.
• Independent, resourceful, and with good interpersonal and communication skills

On Site Work Address:

II-VI Singapore Pte Ltd

Block 5102 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5

Techplace II

Singapore 569876

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee APEME's IT procurement strategy from the Asia-Pacific region, assuring project success through vendor alliances, soliciting, and assessing bids and quotes, and giving detailed cost analysis to IT leadership. Responsible for the entire procurement cycle, from placing equipment purchases to coordinating shipment to numerous sites, as well as handling each site's financial documents. Draft and execute the relevant purchase orders, contracts, and agreements, as well as guarantee that new department members are properly inducted and trained. Maintain strict oversight over both internal and external spending reconciliation.

Provide vital support for IT asset management by creating and maintaining digital and physical file systems for the organization's records, reports, and documents. Assume responsibility for collecting and organizing industry research, project assessments, and keeping a comprehensive vendor and resource database. Demonstrate skill in managing many projects, meeting tight deadlines, and communicating effectively at all levels of the organization.

Manage the IT department's day-to-day administrative operations at the APEME Regional Office in Asia Pacific. Ensure that information and documents are securely and efficiently transmitted via digital, postal, or fax connections. Aside from computers, be able to use a number of typical office gadgets efficiently. Create correspondence, memoranda, and other important papers with numerous software apps. Manage the department's postal operations, including the receipt and distribution of incoming mail. Gather, organize, and file important records and business transactions. Easily retrieve and enter work-related information into computer systems.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Procurement and Contracting

• Primary liaison and administrator for vendor management activities in the region, manage vendor relationships and track contractual agreements; conduct vendor performance reviews and evaluation.
• Regularly organize & conduct pricing benchmark to ensure vendor competitiveness.
• Identify and research for potential vendors (not only for IT equipment, but for software vendors as well) within MVW guidelines, secure bids and quotations i.e. RFP.
• Create and maintain the vendor library for the record keeping and future reference.
• Conduct quarterly review of vendors, check on each vendor’s insurance documents and other agreement to ensure the vendor remains in line with MVW policies.
• Periodically review the company’s IT hardware standard and software standards to ensure they are up to date in the vendor’s catalog and in practice.
• Ensure risk assessment of vendors and alignment with MVW Risk Assessment team.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of IT equipment to the Singapore offices, and/or project locations required.
• Educate and conduct training for the IT onsite team on the procurement process and IT Services system to support the business units and guide the existing associates onboarding process for off-site locations.
• Develop procurement process for existing and new countries taking into consideration of various country’s regulations.
• Liaise with Business Units (especially during projects) to determine their product & service needs, ensure it meets their requirement & within the approved budget.
• Align with Service Procurement, IT, Risk Management and Security team leadership, and other internal stakeholders to assist with achievement of department strategies.

Project Management and Delivery

• Assist with design and delivery of project management plans and reports within project timelines.
• Provide guidance to business partners on IT plans pertaining to projects.
• Partner with site IT associates on projects movement and needs.
• Provide guidance to ensure the success of project delivery on-time. Coordinate internal resources for flawless project execution.
• Coordinate with Finance in preparation of budget files for each project.
• Maintain project documentation i.e. risk assessment, audits, scope of work, etc.
• Escalate and manage project risk and contingency plan.

Support Management

• Maintain record for Software licenses, hardware support’s license expiry and tracking for all sites in the AP region.
• Assist in the system upgrade for IT Services Tools, gather the requirement and perform the data migration.
• Support site hardware refresh plans and provide recommendation on hardware standards internally before liaison with the vendors.
• Assist with preparation of annual IT budgets and long-range plans.
• Assist management in process improvement to resolve any hardware end-of-life, or delivery issues.
• Provide generic support to IT Field Services team wherever required.

Asset Management

• Create and maintain a thorough and efficient record system to track all IT assets across AP region.
• Oversee, collate and catalogue market research, project analysis and vendor/resource library.
• Coordinate the leasing of IT equipment as directed by IT management.
• Liaise with IT and site management to coordinate the return of IT equipment for all leavers.
• Administer and maintain the hardware refreshment and life cycle, and acts as the primary liaison with the business for disposal of hardware (with or without value).

Policies and Procedures

• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Communication

• Provide assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
• Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.
• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.

Working with Others

• Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Identify and recommend new ideas, technologies, or processes to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Monitor the performance of others to ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Personal Computer Support

• Maintain accurate inventory of desktop and laptop computers and related peripherals (e.g. printers, scanners, etc.).
• Support the IT team with the development of training materials and procedures related to the proper use of hardware and software.

Physical Security

• Support the Information Technology team with:
• Educating users regarding procedures for ensuring physical security of technological devices (e.g., personal computers, handheld devices including cell phone).
• Ensuring all backup tapes are locked in a secure location.
• Educating users regarding procedures for securing Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
• Ensuring the workshop, computer and telephone rooms are kept locked at all times and access is restricted.
• Ensuring that computer and telephone rooms are free of food, drink, and trash.
• Maintaining compliance with policies regarding limiting the storage of excess materials in the computer and telephone rooms.
• Ensuring redundant hardware is decommissioned, wipe and disposed in strict accordance with corporate policies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- High school diploma/GCSE/ O’Level equivalent (essential)

- Technical IT training (an advantage)

- Experience in Procurement, preferably within an IT environment

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand the vision and strategies of IT Management to plan and implement initiatives accordingly.
• Propose and develop processes for new initiatives and operationalize them to improve the IT organization.
• Promote centralization initiatives across different teams in the Asia Pacific region to optimize resource utilization and improve process efficiency.
• Establish and maintain central contract registry and contract repository for the IT organization.
• Support vendors onboarding and contract engagement processes including to perform contract classification, risk assessment and materiality check etc.
• Understand the bank’s local and Head Office rules, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., PDPA, MAS Outsourcing Guidelines etc) on vendor engagement and service outsourcing to ensure all due diligent check are performed.
• Liaise with stakeholders, vendors, IT Project Managers and Legal & Compliance department to review clauses in new contracts to ensure all clauses, including both legal and commercial terms are acceptable.
• Contract owner to onboard and manage the contract of onshore and offshore vendors with multiple sub-contracts.
• Perform regular review and due diligent check on existing vendors and sub-vendors.
• Establish procurement process and guidelines for IT Department, including RFP and tendering process.
• Establish rate card for standard goods and services as a benchmark for IT organization.
• Perform analysis on procurement pattern base on procurement history and contract registry to seek benefit from vendor consolidation.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or Procurement with min. 5-7 years of related work experience
• Experience in a centralized contract management function is a must
• Good understanding in contract management process and able to understand general contract terms
• Understanding of PDPA requirements
• Professional Certificate in Contract Management, Procurement, and/or Vendor Management is an advantage
• Experience in handling contract management in Financial Institution is an added advantage
• Experience in handling contract for offshore center is an advantage
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of MAS’s guideline pertaining to Outsourcing, Technology Risk Management, 3rd Party Risk will have added advantage
• Able to contribute independently as well as working as a team member

To apply, please visit www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 23861

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Yi Fang at yifang.law@gmprecruit.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA License: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Law Yi Fang | Registration No: R1113115

Title:

·         Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies. Takes responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use. Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers, and is responsible for negotiating refunds. Coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies. Under direct supervision, performs routine assignments as an entry level professional. Develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems. Typically requires an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

·         Job Posting Description

Job Posting Description

Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Supervisor this role performs the full range of procurement and administration activities associated with procuring of goods and/or services in support of various corporate functional areas.

The individual works within a small team under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision to:

·         Contribute to the development of contracting strategies and advise internal customers on path to maximize the value of business objectives

·         Support with vendor registration and onboarding

·         Ensure new or established vendors meet pre-qualification requirements

·         Develop, issue, and manage solicitation documents such as Request for Information (“RFI’s), Request for Quotes (“RFQ’s) and Request for Proposals (“RFP’s”) etc

·         Analyze bid packages to ensure competitive pricing acquired.  Evaluate bids and proposals, perform and document price reasonableness determination and ensure cost, quality and schedule meets business needs

·         Understand and negotiate the relevant market pricing and achieve cost savings

·         Employ a full range of contract terms and conditions to protect company from risk and liability

·         Actively negotiate contract terms and conditions and work with internal requisitioners’ to fulfill business needs, and budgetary and compliance requirements

·         Understand and apply audit standards, which include company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations

·         Perform close outs of contracts, finalize financial records, and complete vendor performance evaluations

·         Use experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes.

·         Ensure best practices are implemented

·         Maintain Agreement files in accordance with established company policies and procedures

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Undergraduate Degree from accredited college and/or a minimum of 2+ years of relevant Procurement experience

·         Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with executives, functional management, coworkers, and vendor representatives

·         Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

·         Proven record in commercial terms negotiation and cost reduction

·         Proactive and self-motivated team player with proven record of collaborating for success

·         Experience with e-procurement tools including SAP/ Deltek is a preferred

·         A working knowledge of the various types of contracts, including Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price and Time and Material types

·         Experience working with vendors and internal customers around the globe

Skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlo

Your new company

Client is a market leader in chemical manufacturing and seeking to hire a Buyer (up to $3,700).

Duration: 1 year contract (ongoing basis)

Location: Nearest MRT is Kent Ridge MRT

Salary: Up to $3,700 + Completion Bonus

Your new role

· Source, negotiate and select best-in-class vendors based on various requirements

· Ensure compliance with Procurement processes, be the ambassador of procurement excellence

· Develop savings and automation based on agreed strategies with stakeholders and in line with Procurement Department methodologies.

· Build and leverage on solid relationships with stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

· NITEC / Diploma in relevant fields of studies

· Minimum 1 year experience in buyer / purchasing roles

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join an MNC. You will be part of a dynamic team and you will be remunerated at market competitive rates.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Ernie at Hays on +65 6424 0157 or email Ernieza.Zailani@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

Referrals are welcome.

Registration ID No. R1329386 | EA License number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No. 200609504D