procurement executive
Company Overview
We are an established chemical manufacturing company based in Singapore specializing in advanced fertilizer solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Executive to manage our sourcing operations, raw material procurement, and supplier relationships to support our manufacturing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Direct & Indirect Sourcing: Source, evaluate, and procure raw chemical materials, packaging supplies, plant machinery, spare parts, and indirect services at competitive prices.
Supplier & Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local and overseas suppliers; conduct regular vendor performance evaluations based on cost, quality, lead time, and compliance.
Purchase Order (PO) Execution: Process purchase requisitions, issue POs, negotiate commercial terms (Incoterms, payment terms), and track order fulfillments to ensure zero downtime for manufacturing lines.
Cost Management & Market Analysis: Monitor market trends for chemical raw material prices, analyze procurement spends, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Ensure procured chemical materials comply with national safety standards, Singapore SCDF/NEA regulations, and company quality specifications (e.g., SDS documentation, COA verification).
Inventory & ERP System Maintenance: Work closely with the warehouse and plant production teams to optimize inventory buffer levels and maintain accurate material masters in the ERP system.
Requirements
Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
Experience: 3–5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally within chemical processing, manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial sectors.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and strong proficiency in MS Excel for spend analytics.
Commercial Knowledge: Familiarity with international trade terms (Incoterms), import customs clearance, and shipping documentation for hazardous or regulated chemical goods.
Soft Skills: Sharp negotiation skills, strong numerical acumen, and clear cross-functional communication abilities.
What We Offer
Competitive Monthly Base Salary: S$3,500 – S$5,500
Annual Performance Bonus (AWS / Variable Bonus)
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance
Dynamic workplace with career advancement opportunities into Supply Chain Managementpr