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