• Process system PO and GRN with guidance
• Update relevant non trade purchase log and maintenance tracker when necessary
• Assist in follow up item delivery status
• Assist in liaise with operation for non trade requisition and stocktake

Perks & Benefits

• Nearby public transport
• Central location
• Casual dress code
• Personal leave
• Personal development opportunities

Experienced Procurement Team Member

Are you looking for a company that can deliver on what they promise around career development? We are looking for an experienced Procurement Team member to join our inclusive, professional and ambitious team.

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and 1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

Our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people. We’re a team of relaxed yet professional, ambitious yet open-minded people who enjoy what we do. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

This role is based at our office in either Sydney ( Smithfield) or Brisbane (Carole Park) and has responsibility within the Procurement function at an operational level to various Business Units in our Aluminium Division across Australia & New Zealand. There will be ongoing monitoring of supply risk, quality, price and lead times with established and emerging suppliers across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. The key deliverable of this position is to support effective management of stocked items, contributing to improving inventory availability via a customer-centric but data driven approach. Working as part of a small collaborative team, this is a key role that will have you directly foster and maintain internal customers as well as direct supplier and market trader relationships across the globe in order to maintain a competitive advantage (e.g. time, terms, quality, price etc.). To succeed in this role, you will need to efficiently process import documentation, invoices, shipments, maintain delivery dates, coordinate inward goods, improve upon existing or find innovative new approaches to international shipping and logistics functions.

• · Work well under pressure and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• · Working knowledge of importing
• · Analytical mindset
• · Outstanding organizational skills
• · Demonstrated problem resolution skills
• · Exceptional computer skills with knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office, purchasing software, databases, and BI tools
• · The ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders across multiple locations
• · Excellent attention to detail
• · We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.
• · Minimum of 2 years proven procurement experience with exposure to supply chain
• · Various analytical tasks regarding domestic and international freight and shipping
• · Team Player

Below are just some of the benefits you’ll get if you join our growing team:

· We offer a secure future and solid career.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.

· We believe that flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplaces make for happy people. We support flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life.

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all our employees, including on-site gyms in various locations.

Why Vulcan?

· We have a unique non-hierarchical, flat culture where everyone is empowered to make their own decisions.

· We are passionate about our people and supporting them to reach their full potential. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

· We’re dedicated to a better tomorrow. We’re actively working to minimise negative impact and maximise positive impact on our environment.

· We believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way.

· We offer a secure future and solid career, along with a generous base salary.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of everyone.

· We believe in supporting flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life. (This role is office based and no WFH options initially)

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all employees

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we’ll be in touch ASAP.

We’d love to hear from you!

NB - You will need to be currently based in Australia and if an international candidate - hold a current valid work visa for Australia

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities :

To support razer gold global procurement daily operation task particularly to the inventory control, inventory movement and demand forecasting.

Join our team for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement through our internship program. Throughout this internship, you will receive comprehensive guidance and training as you engage in a variety of tasks designed to enhance your understanding of procurement processes and strategies.

1. Procurement Operation: Purchase & Delivery

• Raise PR/PO to game pin vendors to replenish inventory.
• Follow up with Games Pin vendors for the delivery of stock.
• Lead time management .
• Follow up payment with Finance to avoid the delay of pin delivery.
• Vendors management: manage and feedback on vendor's performance in terms of service and product quality.
• Raise PO all regions.

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  2. Inventory Management:

• Weekly forecast for Game Pins.
• Review and monitor stock level to avoid out of stock issues/ over stock issues.
• 3rd party pins stock control.
• Inventory reconciliation for Razer Gold.

  
3. System maintenance: Mlogin/ SAP (if necessary- for Zest Thai is by Finance)

•  Create and maintain RG's Product ID (PID) for all region.
•  New products creation: Setup new project / Game promotion and new price rate or new commission scheme setting in Mlogin.
    

4. Document / Reporting administration

• To ensure complete document for all procurement transaction is duly executed.
• To ensure all hardcopy and softcopy of procurement documents properly file/ kept/ archive.
• Able to retrieve necessary document for audit, vendor payment for cross checking purpose.
• Preparing procurement’s daily/ weekly / month report as required from time to time.

Pre-Requisites :

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Basic understanding of procurement principles including sourcing, purchasing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze data and identify trends for process optimization and cost savings.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, both verbal and written.
• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing procurement documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Openness to learning new concepts and adapting to changes in processes or priorities.
• Awareness of relevant laws and regulations governing procurement activities in Malaysia.
• Available for a minimum internship duration as per organizational requirements (typically 3 to 6 months).

Are you game?

The Procurement Officer (“Admin”) is responsible for the administrative works of Procurement such as Purchase Order creation & distribution and maintaining internal Tracker to help the operational business of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Order (PO) as required by the Procurement Buyer
• Send PO to Vendor by email & ensure the Vendor received the email
• Manage the end-to-end administrative process of Vendor Management to fulfill the Users and/or Regulatory needs, such as Vendor Registration
• Proactively liaise with the Procurement Buyer for the Purchase Order purpose
• Maintain the internal Tracker for end-to-end PR to PO journey for SLA & Saving reporting

• Minimum Diploma 3 in any major 
• No Minimum of years of experience as an Officer or Admin Purchasing/Procurement
• MS excel mastery, familiar with SAP is plus point
• Preferably have excellent communication skill including negotiation and presentation 
• Teamwork player
• Able to understand stakeholder needs, analyze their needs and be a solution-oriented person.
• Eager to learn new things and challenge
• Detail oriented

Overview:

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

www.rmit.edu.au

About RMIT Vietnam

RMIT International University Vietnam is the Asian hub of RMIT University. Degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia, allowing Vietnamese students to receive an overseas education without having to leave home. RMIT Vietnam is also host to students from Australia and many other countries.  All degree programs are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and are audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency.  RMIT Vietnam is an English-speaking university, and all teaching is in English.

www.rmit.edu.vn                                                                                                                 

The role

The Category Manager (ITS) provides leadership, direction and maximises value being delivered to the University for the categories under their management. The main activities include determining Division/School requirements, assessing supply markets, developing strategic category plans, and managing supplier contracts, performance, and risk. The Category Manager will engage with senior stakeholders within the RMIT organisation and supplier community to understand long-term university aspirations that can be enabled by third party relationships. The Category Manager will work to deliver process innovation that targets demand management and drive simple and effective use of processes and systems. The Category Manager works closely with other Procurement team members to operationalise best practices, savings initiatives and drive innovation. The position is responsible for supporting the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing in developing and implementing Procurement Strategies for the assigned categories.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Category Management

• Develop and implement strategic category plans based on market research and whole of life cost analysis to optimise value for money outcomes whilst meeting Divisions/Schools stakeholder needs and expectations;

• Develop a sourcing pipeline and engage the Procurement Specialist(s) for the execution of go-to-market initiatives;

• Develop initiatives to improve spend and Divisions/Schools procurement compliance;
• Build effective relationships and trust with Divisions/Schools and implement category management plan to meet their needs while identifying internal demand management opportunities;
• Build and maintain effective relationship with RMIT University Procurement team in general and Category Management team in specific to maintain awareness of group direction and shared knowledge of assigned categories;
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on category objectives;
• Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement and the procurement category, to encourage innovative practices and support delivery of process and policy directions;
• Collaborate with the other team members and cross-functional working groups to achieve a high-level of performance, integration and consistency in procurement across the category;
• Maintain detailed knowledge of category markets, suppliers and stakeholders to drive category relevant strategies, projects and innovations.

2. Strategic sourcing

• Support sourcing projects, including all key steps such as strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations and supplier contract execution;

• Conduct specific market analysis; spend analysis and stakeholder consultation to propose effective market strategies in the procurement plan to deliver the universities requirements;

• Source and execute frame contracts and/or preferred vendor agreements by pooling demands across the maximize negotiation power and optimize vendor prices;
• Ensure that the probity associated with the source-to-contract process is never compromised by paying particular attention to critical paths in the process including but not limited to the development and execution of the market strategy, bidders list, evaluation criteria and evaluation panel membership.
• Negotiate the most appropriate contract to deliver the universities requirements based on sound procurement principles linked to total cost of ownership, value creation and risk mitigation;
• Engage RMIT Legal and Compliance team at the appropriate points in the process for efficiency and quality of outcome;
• Ensure that contract outcomes are fully documented in accordance with procurement procedures, awarded on time and that the outcomes are clearly communicated to all parties involved and internal stakeholders.

3. Vendor Management

• Maintain and nurture strategic supplier relationships at management levels driving service delivery while extracting value-driven outcomes and challenging suppliers to optimise service outcomes;

• Manage the commercial business relationship with suppliers and support the Divisions/Schools to manage poor supplier performance;

• Create strategic supplier performance scorecards to support supplier performance and contract management;
• Conduct annual performance review and analysis for key vendors with high impact on operation;
• Optimize the number of vendors based on a supply chain optimized design that

• aligns vendors within a vendor management framework
• with clear outcomes of drastically reduced vendor numbers and manageable vendor relationships
• that consolidates spend strategically to generate leverage and service improvement.

4. Control and Compliance

• Ensure probity, transparency and compliance in all activities;

• Member of Internal audit team for purchasing activity audits as required;

• Identify and take action upon actual or potential risks in the course of operation;

• Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processes and controls, and take up discussion with manager as necessary;

• Maintain sustainable procurement practices aligned with leading practice systems, process, policy, and probity, protecting the credibility of the central procurement function.

  

For a more detailed description of the key areas of responsibility for this position please click here to download the JD.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strong Category and Commercial Management background with at least 5 year experience across development, creation and execution within ICT specific categories, ideally within a complex tertiary education or similar service environment.
• Experience in utilising standardised policy and procedure while still delivering optimum commercial outcomes;
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders/vendors at senior management level;
• Demonstrated ability to work with detail, analyse data in an organised and objective manner and determine actions based on data analytics and insights gathered, and to develop opportunity assessments from complex data sources;
• Leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment in matrix environment;
• Strong commercial awareness skills and an ability to apply this to the Education sector, acknowledging difference and similarities;
• Interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships;
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead external stakeholders;

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates).

• Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam.

• One-way flight from home location to Vietnam for staff and immediate dependents.
• School tuition fees for children, up to USD $15,000 per child up to 2 children per year
• Private premium medical insurance for employee and immediate family
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Xmas closure and paid sick leave.
• Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.
• Ongoing professional development program and support.

Further information 

The role located is Ho Chi Minh city Vietnam, is open for both local and expatriate candidates.

If you are an expatriate candidate, you will require a work permit to work in Vietnam.  To qualify for a work permit you will need (at minimum) a degree in a relevant field to the position and must be able to provide official written confirmation (statement of service) of at least 3 years’ senior management related experience. 

English Proficiency

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (General) with a score of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.  

To Apply

In order to be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided below to initiate the application process. Your application will not be considered complete without the submission of both documents. 

Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT.

Applications Close:

25 thg 4 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us

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Job Description

As a Procurement Manager, you will take ownership in continuously improving of the Procurement SOP, strategizing and negotiating with internal stakeholders and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective to reduce procurement expenses, and commercial-effective arrangements (including speed to achieve Teleport’s ambition, fast paced & dynamic) while maintaining regulatory compliance and consistency with the delivery of the Company’s brand value proposition.

The position will lead the department by clearly defining objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, monitoring activities, setting up, and continuous improvement on the processes to achieve all the above. You (or your team) will also liaise with suppliers for timely delivery, and coordinate and monitor all purchases to avoid any shortages, overcharges, and breakage.
 

A DAY IN A LIFE As a start-up, you can expect your days to be pretty varied. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve you; Partner with key stakeholders in the senior management capacity to articulate procurement agenda and strategies, influence them to support the goals and enabling necessary resources to deliver targets, for Teleport Group of Companies in Malaysia & other countries where Teleport is currently (and will be) present. Note that Teleport is currently present in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and HongKong/China.

• Deliver procurement strategies and relevant category agenda, provide necessary leadership for securing support on the projects from senior management, for Teleport Group of Companies.

• Plan, develop, execute strategic sourcing projects to deliver targeted savings and other KPIs, including cash flow improvement, risk management and compliance; manage procure to pay process for the cluster Ensure development of reliable supply base for the cluster, supplier evaluations and manage supply risks

• Ensure visibility and transparency of spend across categories and measure performance of the procurement, manage activities to meet or exceed KPIs Interface with users to understand needs and deliver continuous value Lead contract management process for local contracts and ensure legal compliance

• Build and manage a procurement team, including developing new vendor relationships, sourcing proposals, and sourcing system administration. Join strategic sourcing activities, bid evaluation, and vendor selection processes.

• Ensuring procurement operations compliance as per Procurement SOP

• Deliver the needs of any other tasks as instructed and relevant to the role and procurement function.
  
  SKILLS:

• Min 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, preferably in multinational logistics companies

• A bachelor's degree in finance/ accounting / business; MBA is a plus

• Srong negotiation skills and commercial acumen, able to manage contracting process

• Able to prioritize, focus, persevere, manage time well and aim to deliver from start to finish (good project management skills), while being tolerant and having patience with people

• Detail oriented, strategic, creative, analytical and good with numbers and analysis tools

• Experience with Best Practice Procurement Analysis and Strategy Development tools to identify saving opportunities

• Positive with self and others, good in relationship management and able to influence others

• Have integrity, ethical, respectful and service minded; able to collaborate with others from different

Overview:

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students.  Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold to the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 140th globally and 11th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2024. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

Your role

The Procurement Change Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and supervision of the procurement champion model managed by the Central Procurement team. The role will involve working with stakeholders across the organization to identify and develop a change management plan, as well as to implement and manage the change process. The role will also require the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, as well as to build and maintain relationships.

Key Accountabilities

1) Develop and lead the procurement champion model strategy, plans, and interventions across the university, supporting leaders in the design, communication, and delivery of all change readiness activities and engaging stakeholders. This includes:

• Designing and developing Champion program plans

• Identifying and assessing stakeholders and their needs

• Developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies for the program

• Managing the program process and tracking progress

• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation plan.

• Reporting on the progress and results of the change.

• Working closely with project delivery leads, senior leadership, to ensure the organizational approach to change is inclusive, dynamic, efficient, and ultimately delivers desired outcomes and ownership.

 2) The Procurement Change Manager will be responsible for the supervision of procurement champions. This will involve:

• Developing, delivering or facilitating training programs for procurement champions on procurement principles and practices.

• Providing coaching and support to procurement champions.

• Monitoring the performance of procurement champions and providing them with feedback and guidance

• Ensuring that procurement champions are aligned with the overall commercial and compliance objective.

• Identifying and addressing any challenges or roadblocks that procurement champions are facing.

• Reporting on the performance and progress of procurement champions to the Head of Procurement.

 3) Control and Compliance

• Ensure regular purchasing transaction reports consolidated by Procurement champions are generated timely as required for monitoring purpose

• Monitor key performance indicators on commercial and compliance objective

• Provide procurement insights to Category Manager for driving towards cost reduction and continuous improvement strategy

• Use transactional insights and benchmarking to influence the Procurement business processes towards best practice process efficiency and effectiveness

• Ensure probity, transparency and compliance in all activities

• Member of Internal audit team for purchasing activity audits as required

• Identify and take action upon actual or potential risks in the course of operation

• Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processesand controls,and take up discussion with manager as necessary

• Maintain sustainable procurementpracticesalignedwith leading practice systems,process,policy,financial integrity and probity, protecting the credibilityof the central procurement function.

Key Selection Criteria

• Working knowledge of and experience in consultancy/advisory role and familiar to change methodologies and models;

• Strong commercial awareness skills and an ability to apply this to the Education sector, acknowledging difference and similarities;

• End to end project lifecycle experience and working knowledge of a variety of project methodologies

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence and coordinate a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic project priorities.

• Extensive experience in developing stakeholder engagement plans within the context of change to breakdown resistance and deliver high engagement and required project outcomes.

• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, coaching and facilitation skills.

• Tech savvy, open to using new systems and tools to improve the way we deliver services.

• Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and to communicate effectively on complex issues.

• Proven ability to exercise initiative, think strategically and creatively and to adopt an active approach to problem solving.

• A high degree of resilience and ability to cope with ambiguity and changing priorities.

• Leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment in matrix environment;

• Proven capability to drive and manage changes, with a customer-focused and result-oriented mindset;

• Ability to work in a fast paced, lean team environment with the associated flexibility;

• Excellent written and communication skills including ability to develop and deliver high level proposal, report, presentations

Other Information

• Contract duration: 12 months

• Highly competitive gross salary

• Annual leave: 1 day per working month

• Private Insurance

• Free use of onsite sports and fitness facilities

• Library on campus and online - access to RMIT Australia online library

English Proficiency

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 6.5 (or equivalent Linguaskill 170). 

To be eligible for this position you must be a Vietnamese citizen.  Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.

Applications Close:

7 thg 4 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us

Experienced Procurement Team Member

Are you looking for a company that can deliver on what they promise around career development? We are looking for an experienced Procurement Team member to join our inclusive, professional and ambitious team.

Vulcan is proud to be the most customer focussed and efficient metals distributor and processor in Australasia. We have 72 warehousing, manufacturing, and processing facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand, employing over 1500 staff, across six business divisions.

Our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people. We’re a team of relaxed yet professional, ambitious yet open-minded people who enjoy what we do. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

This role is based at our office in either Sydney ( Smithfield) or Brisbane (Carole Park) and has responsibility within the Procurement function at an operational level to various Business Units in our Aluminium Division across Australia & New Zealand. There will be ongoing monitoring of supply risk, quality, price and lead times with established and emerging suppliers across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. The key deliverable of this position is to support effective management of stocked items, contributing to improving inventory availability via a customer-centric but data driven approach. Working as part of a small collaborative team, this is a key role that will have you directly foster and maintain internal customers as well as direct supplier and market trader relationships across the globe in order to maintain a competitive advantage (e.g. time, terms, quality, price etc.). To succeed in this role, you will need to efficiently process import documentation, invoices, shipments, maintain delivery dates, coordinate inward goods, improve upon existing or find innovative new approaches to international shipping and logistics functions.

• · Work well under pressure and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• · Working knowledge of importing
• · Analytical mindset
• · Outstanding organizational skills
• · Demonstrated problem resolution skills
• · Exceptional computer skills with knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office, purchasing software, databases, and BI tools
• · The ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders across multiple locations
• · Excellent attention to detail
• · We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.
• · Minimum of 2 years proven procurement experience with exposure to supply chain
• · Various analytical tasks regarding domestic and international freight and shipping
• · Team Player

Below are just some of the benefits you’ll get if you join our growing team:

· We offer a secure future and solid career.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.

· We believe that flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplaces make for happy people. We support flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life.

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all our employees, including on-site gyms in various locations.

Why Vulcan?

· We have a unique non-hierarchical, flat culture where everyone is empowered to make their own decisions.

· We are passionate about our people and supporting them to reach their full potential. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

· We’re dedicated to a better tomorrow. We’re actively working to minimise negative impact and maximise positive impact on our environment.

· We believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way.

· We offer a secure future and solid career, along with a generous base salary.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of everyone.

· We believe in supporting flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life. (This role is office based and no WFH options initially)

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all employees

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we’ll be in touch ASAP.

We’d love to hear from you!

NB - You will need to be currently based in Australia and if an international candidate - hold a current valid work visa for Australia

Royal Ocean Marine, a leading headhunting /recruitment agencies company in the maritime industry based in Singapore, is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the client's team in Singapore. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process for ship supplies and ensuring timely delivery to vessels. This is a critical role that requires strong negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, and knowledge in maritime industry. If you are passionate about the maritime industry and have experience in procurement, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for ship supplies, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and order placement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with ship suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of ship supplies to vessels.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand ship supply needs and priorities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and ensure compliance in ship supply procurement.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Strong knowledge of ship supplies and the marine industry.
• Proven experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in procurement software and MS Office.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Singapore Citizen and Singapore residents will be given priority in the selection process. Only the shortlisted candidate will be contacted within 2 weeks' time. If you have not received any call or email from our recruitment team, assume that you are not shortlisted for the position

Chan Chee Meng

EA 07C3069

R1110620

To manage and conduct purchasing business process.

Vertice is a rapidly expanding technology company on a mission to help businesses manage their growing spend on SaaS. Businesses are turning to Vertice to gain visibility and savings on their SaaS stack, taking advantage of pricing insights, trend data, smart dashboards and expert negotiators.

Founded by two brothers, Roy and Eldar Tuvey, with a successful history of building SaaS startups, Vertice has already become one of the fastest growing vendors in the market having raised $26million in our Series A funding.

We’re well positioned to achieve our mission but we need the right people to ensure it happens. We’re looking to scale quickly but responsibly as we embark on an exciting new stage of growth. Headquartered in London, you’ll be joining a global company and working across talented cross-functional teams to drive innovation and make a significant impact.

Your role at Vertice:

We are hiring multiple roles to cover APAC region. We’re looking for commercially focussed professionals who are familiar with recurring revenue that are keen to work closely with and delighting customers. You will have experience of working cross functionally and delivering on KPIs.

You’ll be reporting to a Purchasing Director and work closely with the rest of the buying and customer success team, with responsibility for delivering great outcomes to our customers by negotiating SaaS purchases and renewals with their vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Work with some of the fastest growing companies in the world, negotiating SaaS deals on their behalf
• Engage with our customers’ senior stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their requirements and purchase objectives
• Act as the primary buy-side contact for our customers, ensuring that their commercial objectives are met
• Work closely with the Vertice account management and sales teams to maintain strong relationships with our customers

• Experienced in high volume and high value transactions in a buying, selling or facilitating capacity; £Xm preferred
• Be an active listener that negotiates with empathy and understands negotiating isn’t about “winning”
• Be a creative thinker that challenges customers and suppliers to help reach desired outcomes
• Be an amazing people-person! Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers is a must
• Have demonstrable success in delivering results working cross-functionally
• With a flexible, agile, and adaptable approach; used to wearing multiple hats and you won’t get easily overwhelmed

Things we like to see:

• Experience working in a fast paced environment or start-up
• Strong work ethic with a “get stuff done” mentality
• Comfortable with moderately complex concepts, and an ability to talk confidently about software
• Humility, kindness and respect in working with others. We’re hoping to create a supportive and caring culture of high performing people, and your attitude is just as important as your skillset
• Individuals that are eager to start something new; to commit to an ambitious plan and co-create a memorable and meaningful company. Autonomy is a highly valued quality
• A playful, imaginative mind with an ability to think creatively, or a deeply analytical approach, able to use data to drive meaningful results. Or, of course, both!

Why join Vertice?

• Be a part of a fast-growing, innovative startup that is changing the way businesses buy and sell SaaS.
• Work with passionate and talented teams that value your contributions and expertise.
• Be part of a culture that promotes a growth mindset, transparency, collaboration, understanding and diversity.
• Share in our success with equity options

● Leads on market engagement, analysis and management of a portfolio of contracts
● Uses a combination of subject matter expertise and technical procurement/management skills to ensure best value for money and delivery of outcomes.
● Ensures robust evidence and market sourcing strategies inform decision making and provide good value for money.
● Develops and delivers specific procurement programmes
● Assesses highly complex and sensitive information and presents to a wide range of stakeholders.
● Deputises for Commissioning Manager as required
● Leads on the development of all relevant tendering documentation and support drafting of the appropriate form of contract.
● Manages and develop relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, consultants, and other partners
● Contributes to the Commissioning Governance review process and all other matters relating to the commissioning and procurement strategy
● Provides technical advice on matters relating to commissioning, procurement and contract management
● Supports other areas of the Commissioning and Procurement Team as required

Key activities

Performance
● Works with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement
● Supports operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact
● Manages the performance of the officers, working with colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement
● Develops operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact
● Ensures that the best use is made of financial resources and achieves best value in procurement

Customers and Partners
● Builds strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome-focused and efficient way
● Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion

Digital/New Ways of Working
● Uses new technologies, particularly Google, to adopt modern, agile working practices, improve customer service and eliminating paper-based processes wherever possible.

Delivery

● To work within the procurement legislation to ensure compliance of contracts decisions in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the council’s contract regulation
● Providing professional commissioning and procurement project support to commissioning leads across the Council
● Manages, develops and maintains productive and collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise the understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes
● Managing projects on the e-tendering portal and preparing tender documentation
● Carrying out research, benchmarking and market analysis to drive a focus on the most efficient and effective use of resources to inform commissioning plans
● Maintaining the Council’s commissioning and procurement guidance materials and templates
● Managing the procurement governance/gateway process to ensure timely and informed commercial decisions
● Contribute to/lead development of strategic gateway reports and briefings for Senior Managers and the Commissioning Governance Board
● Delivering high value and low value and routine procurement projects
● Providing introductory training and support for the e-tendering system
● Continuously look at how the Commissioning function can be improved including actively seeking and responding to customer feedback
● Operates in a highly political and sensitive environment and contributes to briefing notes for the Elected Members on areas relating to procurement as required

Key activities

Delivery
● Providing professional commissioning and procurement project support to commissioning leads across the Council
● Carrying out tenders and requests for quotations to achieve Best Value and contribute to cost savings including:
- Establishing project teams when appropriate for the purpose.
- Influencing preparation of specifications.
- Undertaking and co-ordinating evaluation of submissions.
- Carry out financial checks and investigate references for potential suppliers.
- Communicating with potential suppliers regarding clarifications and results.
- Maintaining procurement issue and risks logs and any other documentation required in the delivery of the procurement activities
● Managing projects on the e-tendering portal and preparing tender documentation
● Understanding market research for potential requirements analysing data and producing summaries to drive a focus on the most efficient and effective use of resources to inform commissioning plans.
● Supporting the procurement governance/gateway process to ensure timely and informed commercial decisions
● Maintaining the Council’s commercial pipeline focusing on establishing proactive stakeholder involvement and timely discussions regarding possible renewal requirement.
● Ensuring all relevant steps in the council’s e-tendering portal are complete, and the relevant contract award notices are published within the specified timelines. All contracts are then uploaded to the contract register.
● Supporting the development of procurement guidance materials and templates
● Providing introductory training and support for the e-tendering system
● Providing procurement advice and signposting to further support
● Manage the Commissioning mailbox, ensuring stakeholder queries are responded to in a timely manner

Customers and Partners
● Developing excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise the understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes
● Liaise with key stakeholders:
- Regarding procurement opportunities and compliance issues
- Providing professional advice relating to PCR and the Council’s contract regulations, or other related government policies and requirements
● Continuously look at how the Commissioning function can be improved including actively seeking and responding to customer feedback
● Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion

Digital/New Ways of Working
● Uses new technologies, particularly Google, to adopt modern, agile working practices, improve customer service and eliminating paper-based processes wherever possible.

General
● Work in conjunction with the Procurement Manager to establish standards of good practice with related guidance materials and performance measures with related monitoring activities.
● Work with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement
● Represent the Council in meetings, provide, present and report information to operational working groups, Commissioning Governance Boards, Market engagement or Meet the Buyer events.


Description of grade

Appointment/progression to the higher grade will recognise that a high degree of professional knowledge and expertise in commissioning and procurement is required for the role. Post holders must demonstrate significant relevant experience, and be committed to sharing their knowledge, developing others, and managing others as part of matrix teams where appropriate.

Progression from G to H

● Ability to work independently and manage more complex commissioning projects
● Uses data and trend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction across various spend categories
● Takes a lead role in the development of a Commissioning community across the Council
● Leads on defined programmes or projects on behalf of Contracts and Commercial
● Significantly contributes to planning and improvements of the commissioning function


Equality and Diversity
● Embeds equity, equality, fairness and diversity into all aspects of team working and service delivery

The person

In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to:
● Question and challenge ways of working, with an understanding of the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment
● Demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working
● Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council
● Demonstrate commitment to own personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role
● Demonstrate innovation and creativity
● Actively engage in positive cross organisational communications and team working
● Communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task.

Role specific skills:
● Good knowledge of commissioning and procurement best practice
● Appropriate procurement experience in a public sector environment
● Excellent knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015)
● Experience of e-tendering portals
● Excellent communications and influencing skills
● Experience of formal report writing and excellent writing skills
● Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workload
● Professional qualification (or willing to work towards one)
● Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively manage own workload

At Grade H post holders must hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS) or equivalent experience in a relevant field, and have a demonstrated ability to build relationships across the council

● Leads on market engagement, analysis and management of a portfolio of contracts
● Uses a combination of subject matter expertise and technical procurement/management skills to ensure best value for money and delivery of outcomes.
● Ensures robust evidence and market sourcing strategies inform decision making and provide good value for money.
● Develops and delivers specific procurement programmes
● Assesses highly complex and sensitive information and presents to a wide range of stakeholders.
● Deputises for Commissioning Manager as required
● Leads on the development of all relevant tendering documentation and support drafting of the appropriate form of contract.
● Manages and develop relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, consultants, and other partners
● Contributes to the Commissioning Governance review process and all other matters relating to the commissioning and procurement strategy
● Provides technical advice on matters relating to commissioning, procurement and contract management
● Supports other areas of the Commissioning and Procurement Team as required

Key activities

Performance
● Works with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement
● Supports operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact
● Manages the performance of the officers, working with colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement
● Develops operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact
● Ensures that the best use is made of financial resources and achieves best value in procurement

Customers and Partners
● Builds strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome-focused and efficient way
● Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion

Digital/New Ways of Working
● Uses new technologies, particularly Google, to adopt modern, agile working practices, improve customer service and eliminating paper-based processes wherever possible.

Delivery

● To work within the procurement legislation to ensure compliance of contracts decisions in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the council’s contract regulation
● Providing professional commissioning and procurement project support to commissioning leads across the Council
● Manages, develops and maintains productive and collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise the understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes
● Managing projects on the e-tendering portal and preparing tender documentation
● Carrying out research, benchmarking and market analysis to drive a focus on the most efficient and effective use of resources to inform commissioning plans
● Maintaining the Council’s commissioning and procurement guidance materials and templates
● Managing the procurement governance/gateway process to ensure timely and informed commercial decisions
● Contribute to/lead development of strategic gateway reports and briefings for Senior Managers and the Commissioning Governance Board
● Delivering high value and low value and routine procurement projects
● Providing introductory training and support for the e-tendering system
● Continuously look at how the Commissioning function can be improved including actively seeking and responding to customer feedback
● Operates in a highly political and sensitive environment and contributes to briefing notes for the Elected Members on areas relating to procurement as required