DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Procurement Executive in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 3,100 - Ricebowl

Procurement & Purchasing

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities for marine equipment, engine spare parts, technical components, consumables, and engineering services.
• Source suitable local and international suppliers based on technical and commercial requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from multiple vendors.
• Prepare quotation comparisons and recommend suppliers based on pricing, quality, availability, lead time, and technical requirements.
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure purchasing documentation is properly maintained.
• Follow up closely with suppliers regarding order confirmation and delivery schedules.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
• Conduct supplier evaluations based on quality, pricing, reliability, delivery performance, and service standards.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranty conditions, and other commercial terms.
• Identify alternative suppliers to improve cost competitiveness and reduce supply chain risks.
• Assist in resolving supplier-related quality, delivery, and commercial issues.

Marine Spare Parts & Technical Procurement

• Procure spare parts and components required for marine engines and related machinery.
• Review technical specifications, part numbers, drawings, and purchase requirements together with engineering and technical teams.
• Ensure the correct parts and materials are purchased according to technical requirements.
• Support urgent procurement requirements for vessel repairs, maintenance, servicing, and technical projects.

Logistics & Delivery Coordination

• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered according to required schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and internal logistics teams.
• Expedite urgent orders where required.
• Monitor international shipments and resolve delivery delays.
• Ensure necessary shipping and procurement documentation is properly prepared and maintained.

Cost & Commercial Management

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and cost savings.
• Conduct price comparisons and analyse procurement costs.
• Support cost-reduction and supplier-consolidation initiatives.
• Monitor purchasing expenditure and identify opportunities for improved commercial terms.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with approved budgets and internal purchasing policies.

Internal Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Service, Technical, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Logistics teams.
• Understand technical requirements and ensure procurement activities meet operational timelines.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding supplier invoices, payment matters, and discrepancies.
• Provide regular updates regarding purchase orders, delivery schedules, and outstanding procurement matters.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information, quotations, purchase orders, and contracts.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and approval procedures.
• Support supplier audits and procurement-related reporting.
• Maintain accurate information within ERP / procurement systems.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Maritime Studies, Business, or related discipline.
• Prior procurement or purchasing experience within the marine, maritime, shipyard, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sector would be advantageous.
• Experience purchasing marine spare parts, machinery, engineering components, or technical equipment is preferred.
• Strong supplier sourcing and negotiation capabilities.
• Good understanding of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, delivery terms, and procurement processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working with technical specifications and part numbers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP would be advantageous.
• Able to manage multiple procurement requirements and urgent orders simultaneously.

Key Competencies

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Marine Spare Parts Procurement
• Purchase Order Management
• Cost Analysis
• Technical Purchasing
• Expediting
• Logistics Coordination
• Inventory & Materials Management
• ERP / SAP
• Stakeholder Management
• Commercial Negotiation