The Talent People x JSIT-PE

The Talent People is proud to partner with JSIT-PE, a government initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector by addressing manpower challenges and fostering industry growth.

By applying for our job opportunities, you’re joining a strategic effort to enhance Singapore’s Precision Engineering landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide procurement support to operations in sourcing, tendering, evaluation and contract management.
• Responsible for full spectrum of purchasing process (sourcing, quotation enquiry, price negotiation, placement of orders and delivery arrangement)
• Ensure materials/services purchased are in accordance with user specifications.
• Negotiate with suppliers in getting the best price and delivery at required timing.
• Negotiate with vendors for better payment terms, etc.
• Expediting of orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Liaise with suppliers on claims for products with issue.
• Plan and coordinate with logistic team for collection/delivery.
• Collaborate with finance to facilitate payment process to suppliers.
• Work with sales, project and procurement team in accomplishing duties as needed.
• Preparation of documentation, if required.
• Establish and develop strong working relationships with vendors/suppliers.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all criteria are met according to organisational requirements and expectations.
• Work closely with vendors/suppliers and responsible for clarifying on specifications, if required.
• Conduct market research and engage industries to better understand supplier landscape and market supply conditions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy and procedure.
• Carry out other duties assigned by immediate superior and/or higher management.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma/Degree, with minimum 2 years experience in procurement.
• Knowledge on local and overseas sources for materials and equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Words.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details, meticulous and independent.
• Good organisational, multitasking, prioritisation, and effective time management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and active listening skills.
• Ability to think critically and resolve problems/issues
• Positive attitude, proactive and self-initiated.
• Good written and spoken language skill (English and Chinese/Mandarin to handle China vendors/suppliers)

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