Executive Summary
The Procurement Executive is responsible for supporting the Company's procurement function by ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing, purchasing, and supply of materials and services required for manufacturing and trading operations. The incumbent will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize procurement processes, maintain inventory efficiency, support logistics activities, and provide analytical insights to drive business performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Supplier Management
Manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging materials, and other operational requirements.
Execute procurement strategies to achieve cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and support business objectives.
Source, evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, pricing competitiveness, and reliable delivery.
Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives through effective vendor management.
Perform three-way matching of Purchase Orders (PO), Delivery Orders (DO), and supplier Invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
2. Inventory, Logistics & Operational Support
Forecast material requirements and inventory trends to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and wastage.
Monitor inventory movements and support inventory control initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Coordinate shipment arrangements and ensure timely processing of shipping documentation, import/export permits, and customs clearance requirements.
Work closely with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments to ensure uninterrupted material supply and smooth operational execution.
Support procurement-related activities for both manufacturing and trading businesses.
3. Stakeholder Management, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, and other departments to align procurement activities with business needs.
Serve as a key liaison to facilitate effective communication and coordination among cross-functional teams.
Compile, analyse, and interpret procurement, supplier, and inventory data, and prepare reports and recommendations for management review.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, operational efficiency, and inventory management practices.
Support departmental projects, system enhancements, and other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Management.
Requirements
1. Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Diploma or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
Experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing, FMCG, or trading environment will be an advantage.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Navision or other ERP systems is preferred.
Familiarity with inventory management, shipping documentation, import/export processes, and customs clearance will be advantageous.
2. Skills & Competencies
Good knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing practices, supplier management, and direct materials purchasing.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, data analysis, and reporting.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Strong planning, organizational, and execution skills with the ability to follow through on tasks and projects.
Eligible to work in Singapore
5 days work week, Monday to Friday
Working location, Senoko Way
- We will offer the role based on the merit of the candidate.
THONG SIEK FOOD INDUSTRY PTE LTD
From a humble beginning, out of a five-footway peddling in the 1970s. Thong Siek have come a long way to become the market leader in the manufacture, distribution and retail of Surimi-Based Seafood products in Singapore.
The turning point in the business is the successful reorganization during the 1990s. Thong Siek started marketing DODO brand and established a strong distribution network into every local supermarket chain and an international presence in over 20 countries.
To-date, Thong Siek is churning out a Sales Turnover of S$35 million from our 70,000sqft factory located at 14 Senoko Way. With our investments in a 82,700sqft factory in Johor, Malaysia, we are now ready to strengthen our presence and accelerate growth.
We combine a high-calibre workforce with cutting edge technology to deliver uncompromising quality and service excellence. We pride ourselves on our highly automated and integrated production process. But the critical success factor lies in our people, who are committed and well trained to use the right technology to meet the demands of millions over.
To ensure quality consistency, we have a team of dedicated quality Controllers monitoring the critical control points of each process flow.
Our plant is HACCP certified and we are the first food manufacturer in Singapore to be certified by our Singapore & Productivity Board. We are also the only fish ball manufacturer in Singapore to be awarded the EU license to export to EU market.