Total 50 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in singapore singapore

[What the role is]

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About FRAP
As part of EDB’s continuous efforts to develop the suite of industries in Singapore, the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division is an imperative business partner to our officers in the industry and policy groups.

As a FRAP business partner, you will be responsible for providing advisory on the procure to pay value chain. You will also be part of a team that is responsible for the data management and implementation of FRAP systems, which is critical in ensuring that EDB has access to accurate and relevant data at all times to help drive operational decision-making, policy-making and strategic planning by Corporate Management and line divisions within EDB. As this role requires cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders, you will also get to learn about EDB’s business from the line divisions directly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and/or procurement professional looking to build their competencies and work alongside a fun and passionate team that greatly emphasizes on teamwork, open communication and diversity of perspectives.

[What you will be working on]

• Processing payments for the Board’s expenses, including payment to suppliers, grant recipients and scholars and maintenance of supplier and customer records in financial system; 

• Processing reimbursement to staff for overseas trips and other claims; 

• Processing overseas centres’ expenses to suppliers;

• Monitoring of accounts receivables, fixed assets and bank account at overseas centres;

• Assessment and accounting for leases in accordance with FRS116

• Supporting various statutory returns, budget exercise, management reports and ad-hoc projects;

• Supporting financial systems enhancements and troubleshooting.

• Analysis of bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliation;

• Tasks will be assigned in accordance to the candidate’s experience and suitability.

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singaporean with the following attributes:

• Basic book keeping knowledge;

• Meticulous and patient;

• Able to perform under time pressure;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and SAP/SAP Concur/Workday preferred.

Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be part of a larger team within the IFF department in providing seamless and customer-focused solutions to support the achievement of business objectives.

What you will be doing

·       Carrier Management

·       Negotiate buying rates to ensure profitability of business

·       Manage the purchasing performance tool within the Department

·       Optimize profitability: Control of bookings through a cockpit, re-purchase when opportunities are identified

·       Escalation points for final validation of DMP (BOLLORE rates approval platform)

·       Work on yield improvement solutions

·       Validation of input for tender bidding

·       Establish guidelines for pricing and procurement in alignment to Middle Office direction

·       Work closely with the sea freight planning team to define and formalize the booking instructions (Routing, Carrier, Schedule) according to customer’s constraints and MO Solutions’ strategy

·       Preform cross-functional collaboration (Business Units, internal customer and pricing) to meet with required information including: Transport mode, price, and transit time

·       Monitor price movements and seasonal price fluctuations

·       Analyze and report on monthly business performance (at GM meeting)

·       Weekly report on vendor management and tasks activities to Head of Sea Freight

·       Design solutions for new products / line by building product strategy with General Manager – Sales

·       Support Vertical / KA managers in marketing / pricing evaluation with economic analyses

·       Provide guidance and correct errors in the company’s internal pricing platform

·       Conduct interviews and recruit junior staff

Team Management

·       Ensure and monitor team compliance to the Bollore’s Code of Conduct and Company’s regulations

·       Ensure team understanding and implementation on Bollore’s Value in daily work behaviors

·       Plan and monitor team performance including give coaching and counselling needed to deliver expected outcomes

·       Plan and monitor team development together with HR Division

·       Ensure updated Job Description availability for the team by coordinating with HR Division

·       Ensure all changes in Department / Section communicated properly to the team

·       Provide support and expertise to MO Operations when needed (e.g. specific quotation requirement)

The successful candidate

·       Bachelor’s degree requirement with min. 10 years of Seafreight experience

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast paced and dynamic multi-cultural MNC environment. In Freight-forwarding or Logistics industry will be a plus.

·       Understanding of margin (yield) management

·       Good relations with carriers

·       Resourceful, result oriented and able to work under pressure

·       Excellent organizational skills

·       Good inter-personal skills, able to communicate precisely and effectively

·       Motivated, driven and result-oriented

·       Able to work well in a team as well as independently

·       Meticulous, analytical, and able to multi-task in a fast-moving environment

·       Highly initiative

·       Intermediate Access skill preferred

·       Export Excel skills such as V-look up, macros, pivot tables, is statement, VBA, and ability to create complex formulas and models

·       Good Command of written and spoken English

Join our client's dynamic team as a Procurement Manager, based in the vibrant city of Singapore. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for supervising all procurement activities to ensure a seamless and cost-effective procurement process, while also maintaining a strong and resilient supply chain. Your leadership is vital in guiding a team of procurement professionals toward achieving strategic business objectives, with an emphasis on streamlining operations and cultivating positive supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a procurement strategy that is in line with our client's objectives and financial plans.
• Anticipate procurement needs, assess potential risks, and develop effective contingency plans.
• Select and oversee suppliers based on their quality, dependability, and value.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers to ensure compliance with contracts and service quality.
• Improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Establish and enforce procurement standards, practices, and policies.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and uphold ethical procurement practices.
• Manage procurement budgets in accordance with fiscal objectives.
• Drive cost reductions through strategic negotiations and optimizing contracts.
• Lead and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement strategies with their requirements.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration to enhance the value of procurement.
• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Stay informed about global market trends and industry shifts that impact procurement.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and improve procurement performance.
• Provide senior management with reports on procurement metrics, savings, and supplier performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement management, with at least 10 years in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated success in implementing procurement strategies and achieving cost reductions.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in procurement, supply chain management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership abilities with prior experience managing diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement software and technology.

• Competitive monthly salary of 8,000 to 12,000 SGD.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading organization.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview.
• Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package to suitable candidate.

The main purpose of the job

The Senior Procurement Corporate Counsel for Global Procurement is responsible for providing expert legal advice on procurement matters, including contracts and negotiations. This includes drafting and reviewing supply agreements and leading negotiations to ensure legal soundness and compliance. The role involves coordinating legal work with regional colleagues, overseeing the development of procurement contract templates, and promoting best practices across the organization. They also play a key role in delivering relevant training programs, managing dispute resolution processes, monitoring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing support in board meeting preparations. Ultimately, they serve as an essential conduit between legal and procurement functions, ensuring a robust governance and risk management framework.

This position reports to the Global Procurement Director: RISK MANAGEMENT.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Provide expert legal advice on various procurement matters including contracts, negotiations, and supplier relations. Support the creation of procurement strategies by providing legal insights.
• Provide advice to the Global Procurement function on general contractual issues, including drafting and reviewing supply agreements to ensure they are legally sound, comply with internal policies, and maximize value for the organization.
• Lead negotiations on key supply agreements and provide negotiation support to the Global Procurement function.
• Coordinate legal work and collaborate with AGH/regional Legal colleagues as necessary.
• Manage development and maintenance of procurement contract templates, and co-ordinating best practices in procurement contracting across
• Design and deliver training programs, including those related to contract and negotiation issues, to the Global Procurement function, and coordinate delivery of relevant training to regional Procurement teams (working with Regional Legal, Procurement, and HR teams as necessary).
• Drive strong legal and business governance, acting as a point of escalation for issues, and design, implement, and drive compliance with robust internal approval processes for contracts and supply strategies
• Deliver dispute resolution (for Global Procurement contracts or supplier claims), implement robust and proportionate risk management processes within Procurement, and manage external lawyers as required (in support of Procurement function objectives).
• Maintain awareness of, and provide advice on, relevant legal or regulatory developments.
• Monitor compliance with legal and relevant global policies (e.g. document retention, data protection), and support the AGP Finance Director in ensuring that Global Procurement meets regulatory requirements.
• Support the AGP Finance Director in preparation for board meetings, and managing related legal documentation.

Expected level of Procurement functional competencies

• Professional Legal Knowledge & Expertise
• Communication
• Business Mindset and Strategic Thinking
• Trusted Partner
• Legal Project Management
  

Key qualification criteria

• Appropriate University degree.
• Qualified lawyer.
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Significant commercial contracts experience, with relevant experience in a law firm and/or multi-national in-house environment preferred.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain work is a strong preference.
• Singaporean law contract experience is required; knowledge of Common/English Legal systems would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in English

What we offer

Position in the new Global Procurement Office in Singapore (effective 2024)

Local contract in Singapore with a corresponding remuneration package

Standard local benefits

Objective

•    In collaboration with various department to contribute to the optimization of inventory control management through strong governance of processes in monitoring product portfolio.

 

Relationships 

·         The position needs to have strong collaboration with Operations, Finance and Logistics team

 

Key Activities

The position is responsible for:

 

·         Conduct daily stock checks of products and report findings to Inventory Control Supervisor

·         Coordinate and follow-up with Retail Operations to resolve inventory issues that require physical checking of stocks

·         Assist Inventory Planning Executive in validating count results of cycle counts/Customs stock take (during and after the count)

·         Maintain and update records that will be used as references for checking and validation of items

·         Assist Inventory Planning Executive in checking SKU’s with source code (EAN/UPC) or price tag issues and report it promptly to Inventory Control superiors

·         Liaise with Retail Operations in printing of new price tags for items with incorrect source codes

·         Process returns to warehouse in Glob+

·         Any other duties which maybe assigned by immediate superior/Manager from time to time

 

·       Diploma or related qualification in Inventory Management or related discipline

·       At least 2 years experience in Inventory Control or Planning from multi-stores retail or travel retail industry

·       Proficient with Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level)

·       Good business acumen and analytical skills

• We offer attractive salary packages that commensurate with relevant work experience
• Annual Leave from 14 days to 18 days
• Medical Outpatient insurance coverage
• Group Hospitalization and Surgery insurance coverage
• Group Dental insurance coverage
• Performance bonuses subject to company's and individual's performances