Procurement Executive

Industry: Wholesale / Distribution / Trading

Specialism: Merchandising / Purchasing - Procurement / Purchasing / Sourcing

Central,Singapore SGD 3,100 - 4,000

About Company

Our client is a chemicals trading firm, founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1832.
It began as a specialized sales agent securing exclusive contracts to sell industry-leading products from around the world in Japan. Over the years, they have leveraged their technology and information gathering expertise —as well as their global network—to transform the business into a hybrid model offering superior manufacturing, processing, and R&D functions as well as trading company services.

Job Description

- Handling full procurement functions including liaising with sales and suppliers on requirements, evaluation, negotiation and awards.
- Conducting sourcing event including RFP/tender.
- Developing alternative suppliers and coordinate their qualification and approval.
- Managing vendors to ensure quality, pricing and delivery objectives are met.
- Working with Sales and Supply Chain Team on supply / delivery matters for contract.
- Following up with sales team on projects status and feedback to supplier.
- Engaging and coordinating with suppliers for regulatory documentation support for sales team.
- Other ad hoc assignment by Superior.

Job Requirements

- Minimum Diploma in Procurement / Supply Chain / Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience preferably in Food and Beverage/Food Ingredient/Chemical Trading industry. 
- Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations will have a distinct advantage.
- Proficient in Chinese language proficiency to liaise with Chinese vendors.
- Experience working in a diverse culture environment will have a distinct advantage. 
- Able to work independently under minimal supervision, motivated, proactive and a team player.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and had worked in fast-paced environment will have a distinct advantage.

Compensation

- Working location: Science Park II, Singapore
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 5PM
- Transport allowance and/or reimbursable
- Variable bonus
- Annual leaves
- Medical and hospitalization benefits