
Procurement Executive
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Industry/ Organization Type: Wholesales (Machinery, Equipment and Supplies)
- Position Title: Procurement/ Purchasing Executive (Raw Materials)
- Working Location: Joo Koon (Company Transportation Provided at Boon Lay/Pioneer)
- Working Hours: 5 days (Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:30PM)
- Salary Package: Basic Salary + VB
- Duration: Permanent
- Negotiate for strategic partnerships on support and pricing.
- Source office/manufacturing-related raw materials and services, obtain quotations, and recommend suitable alternatives in terms of materials, grades, or composites.
- Prepare and release purchase orders (PO) to suppliers/vendors promptly.
- Work closely with the QA team to ensure incoming materials meet required specifications.
- Collaborate with the Planning team to prevent urgent shortages, ramp-ups, and costly disruptions; ensure timely vendor follow-ups for critical parts.
- Monitor and follow up on acknowledgements and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Production Departments for smooth material flow.
- Maintain and update prices in the system.
- Manage suppliers' performance (on-time delivery and quality) to ensure uninterrupted production supply.
- Optimize purchasing volume to avoid additional premium/handling costs.
- Monitor slow-moving stock to prevent obsolescence and maintain optimal inventory levels based on demand.
- Implement and track cost-saving initiatives with suppliers/vendors, including sourcing for alternative suppliers.
- Negotiate and establish reliable and cost-effective freight arrangements.
- Prepare and generate monthly reports and analyses.
- Support management with ad-hoc tasks as required.
- Diploma or higher (Certificate in Purchasing/Negotiation preferred).
- Min. 5 years' purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP/SAP; proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong negotiation, purchasing, and analytical skills.
- Attributes: initiative, honesty, meticulous, positive, and a team player.