Purchaser

Jobs Descriptions

• Procurement planning — review material requirements, stock levels, project needs and purchasing priorities.

• Supplier sourcing — identify and evaluate local and overseas manufacturers, stockists and distributors.

• Quotation & negotiation — obtain quotations and negotiate price, payment terms, delivery, warranty and commercial conditions.

• Purchase orders — review specifications and issue/approve POs, ensuring descriptions, quantities, grades, standards and delivery terms are correct.

• Supplier management — monitor supplier quality, pricing, lead time, reliability and responsiveness; maintain an approved supplier list.

• Expediting — follow up outstanding orders, manufacturing progress and delivery schedules, especially urgent project materials.

• Shipping & logistics coordination — coordinate suppliers, forwarders and shipping agents for FCL/LCL shipments, consolidation, shipping documents and delivery.

• Inventory control — work with warehouse/sales/project teams to avoid shortages, excess stock and unnecessary purchases.

• Cost control — compare purchasing costs, freight and other landed costs and identify opportunities for savings.

• Quality/non-conformance handling — coordinate replacement, credit or corrective action for incorrect, damaged or non-compliant materials.

• Management reporting — report major purchases, cost savings, delayed materials, supplier problems and procurement risks to management.

• Documentation & ISO compliance — maintain quotations, POs, supplier evaluations, purchasing records and documentation required under ISO 9001/14001 procedures.

• Team management — supervise purchasing staff, assign responsibilities and establish purchasing procedures and controls.

• Technical coordination — ensure materials comply with required standards/specifications such as ASTM, ANSI, JIS, BS, EN, etc.
  

Jobs Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain or minimum 1 year of relevant experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain and minimum 1 year in logistics/shipping.

• Experience as purchaser in construction/ oil & gas/ infrastructure/ commodities (steel products)/ hardware is preferred.

• Well-equipped in overseas purchasing knowledge and dealing with international suppliers.

• Proficient in Ms Office and purchasing/inventory management ERP Software, especially SAP B1 is preferred.

• Good knowledge of import/export procedures, shipping documentation, freight arrangements and Incoterms.

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and delivery arrangements with suppliers.

• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively with overseas suppliers.
  

Jobs Information

• Working schedule: Monday to Friday – 9AM to 6PM
• Working in Singapore, Eastern Area