Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Executive to join our procurement team at our oil palm company based overseas (Papua New Guinea). The Purchasing Executive will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services essential to our operations while ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
  • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, service, and delivery capabilities.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions.
  • Monitor and analyse market trends, pricing, and product availability to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, including production and finance, to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Handle supplier relationship management, addressing issues and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.

Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the agricultural or palm oil industry.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with suppliers.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of sustainable sourcing practices is a plus.
  • Overseas working experience and exposure to plantation industry are added advantages
  • Willing to work overseas.

1. Balanced and stable working environment
2. Career growth opportunity

職位概述：

我們正在尋找一位積極主動且注重細節的採購主管加入我們海外（巴布亞新幾內亞）油棕公司的採購團隊。採購主管將負責採購、談判和採購對我們營運至關重要的商品和服務，同時確保成本效率和品質標準。

主要職責：

• • 制定並實施採購策略，以優化採購流程並降低成本。
  • 根據品質、價格、服務和交付能力來識別、評估和選擇供應商。
  • 與供應商談判合約和協議，以獲得有利的條款和條件。
  • 監控和分析市場趨勢、定價和產品供應情況，以做出明智的購買決策。
  • 與內部部門（包括生產和財務部門）合作，預測需求並管理庫存水準。
  • 維護採購、定價和供應商績效的準確記錄。
  • 確保遵守公司政策、品質標準和監管要求。
  • 處理供應商關係管理，解決問題並確保及時解決。
  • 準備有關採購活動、成本節約和供應商績效的定期報告。

要求：

• • 工商管理、供應鏈管理或相關領域的學士學位。
  • 至少 5 年採購經驗，最好是在農業或棕櫚油產業。
  • 較強的談判技巧和與供應商建立關係的能力。
  • 出色的分析和解決問題的能力。
  • 熟練採購軟體和Microsoft Office套件。
  • 較強的口頭和書面溝通能力。
  • 能夠在快節奏的環境中獨立工作並作為團隊的一部分。
  • 了解永續採購實務是一個優勢。
  • 海外工作經驗和種植業經驗是額外優勢
  • 願意到海外工作。

1. 平衡穩定的工作環境
2. 職涯發展機會

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material; serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment.
• Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization: Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies; makes emergent procurement decisions; and participates in root cause analysis process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is NAGE Bargaining Unit.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Manchester Health Care System campus or CBOC, as needed.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

- Process Request and Coordinating with other departments for all goods and services
- Identify suppliers of goods and services
- Work closely with the team to understand details of procurement requirements
- Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
- Compare available goods / services across suppliers to determine appropriate pricing and lead time supply
- Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding updates and details of goods / services
- Create purchase orders as agreed with supply requests and orders
- Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors
- Received and coordinating goods / services delivery
- Monitoring invoices received to ensure accuracy of goods / services delivered
- Regular coordination meetings with the legal department to ensure any contractual obligations are favourable to the company
- Managing and maintaining contracts with vendors
- Negotiating and drafting contract terms and conditions
- Ensuring compliance with all related laws , tax and regulations
- Analyzing and evaluating supplier performance
- Managing daily, monthly and quarterly reports
- Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
- Support direct Supervisor/Head Division/Team/Committee in terms of the work to its ad-hoc/project based

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement
- Strong understanding of business processes procurement
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Attention to detail & have strong analytical skills
- Good multitasking skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Capital market sharing session
• Self development program
• Health insurance benefits
• Well being and counselling program

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Government Purchase Card Program Coordinator. Provide guidance, training, coordination and oversight based on a comprehensive knowledge of Army and Federal procurement at and below simplified acquisition threshold, primarily at the micro-purchase level.

1. Serves as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Level 4 Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for the designated Contracting Office. The incumbent is designated to manage the day-to-day operations; implementing and administering the GPC program; establishing local policy and guidance; conducting training and monitoring GPC use; and providing oversight and administration.

2. Organize and provide training locally and/or remotely to GPC stakeholders for the GPC program as well as expanded authority training. Coordinates with Resource Managers, Financial Personnel, Logisticians, and other GPC Stakeholders as require providing additional training and guidance in relation to the GPC Program.

3. Conducts surveillance of A/BOs and CHs accounts through the use of the Data Mining Oversight and Surveillance System to ensure compliance with Public Law and policy. Evaluates A/BOs and CHs performance during surveillance reviews, directs remedial training as necessary, initiates account suspensions, removal from program, and recommends disciplinary actions to chain of command based on findings.

4. Utilizes the prescribed system to nominate, approve, appoint, retain and terminate all GPC roles and functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

On behalf of the hiring company, we are looking for suitable personnel to join them as an Administrative Executive

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
  Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
  Monitor stock levels to identify potential shortages or overstocks.
  Implement and maintain inventory control systems and procedures.
  
• Purchasing and Procurement: Process purchase orders and track deliveries.
  Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
  Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
  
• Data Entry and Reporting: Accurately input inventory data into the inventory management system.
  Generate reports on inventory levels, usage, and purchasing trends.
  Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
  
• Operations: Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure efficient workflow.
  Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Proficiency in inventory management software
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work location: East (short working distance to MRT)

EA License: 22C0971 | R21101298

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Central Procurement Office seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Business Partnering & Shared Services team. The successful candidate will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders and ensure the success of the team in delivering a full spectrum of procurement activities to meet the dynamic needs of the businesses in departments at NUS Bukit Timah Campus

Duties and Responsibilities

Relationship Management and User Support
• Manage relationships and communications between users and procurement
• Provide end-to-end support and guidance to users on procurement policy, procedures and system
• Primary point of contact between users and other specialist departments, e.g. Legal and Finance
• Conduct training programs for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, best practices and system

Procurement Planning and Category Management
• Conduct procurement planning
• Produce regular reporting of procurement performance and spend analysis
• Conduct analyses to identify potential consolidation opportunities to optimise procurement efficiencies
• Develop a sound supplier network, manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Drive strategic category management of assigned commodities in the General Goods and Services (GGS) category at university level

Procurement Operations
• Administer quotation and tender processes and review procurement documents
• Participate in the evaluation of bids and conduct negotiations, prepare recommendation reports, and facilitate the approval and award of bids in consultation with users
• Perform procurement transactions timely in NUS' procurement system, Ariba (i.e. publication, bid download, award, PO creation, goods receipt) to meet service levels
• Identify and implement procurement processes improvements to streamline workflows

Additional Responsibilities
• Any other duties assigned by the University and the Department

Qualifications

1. Recognized University degree
2. Minimum 5 years procurement experience familiar with tendering processes, bid evaluations, report writing and contract negotiation
3. Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills
4. Results oriented with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork
5. Experience as a change agent in an organisation
6. Proficient in SAP Ariba and Microsoft Office
7. Strong proficiency in written and spoken English for drafting tender specifications and facilitating effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing and Vendor Management:

• Identify potential vendors and suppliers for M&E equipments (eg, Transformers, Cables, Switchgears, Electrical Panels, Lightings, circuit-breakers, etc).
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, product quality, and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts and establish favourable terms.
• Creation of new vendors.
• Perform Due Diligence checks on major/preferred vendors

Purchase Order Processing:

• Administer purchase requisition, quote and issuance of purchase orders.
• Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with project teams to align procurement needs.
• Maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Quality Assurance:

• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased M&E equipments.
• Resolve any shortcomings or discrepancies promptly.

Supplier Relations:

• Maintain positive relationships with existing suppliers.
• Address any issues or concerns related to deliveries, quality, or pricing.

Cost Optimization:

• Work closely with the Cost Management and BD teams to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Explore cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchases or alternative suppliers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Min Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience: Min 5 years in procurement within M&E / Construction sector.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with M&E equipments and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

This role would suit an individual who has previous experience in a support type role and has been part of a team that has provided procurement support or potentially an individual that has worked in a contract management area. Use of e procurement tender portals is an advantage, the council uses Proactis, so any experience in this system would be an advantage. Experience of procuring or managing frameworks or having a general understanding of how frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems work would be beneficial. Core office hours will need to be worked, the majority of the work will be remote with occasional office working days or meetings in Southampton Civic Centre. The contract offered is for 3 days per week, the clientis flexible and would be happy to discuss the working days, but working some days earlier in the week will be part of the requirement.

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This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5257696

The successful candidate will be working Hybrid and will attend hearings in Bournemouth County Court.

- Local Government Contracts and Procurement Advice knowledge

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• Coordinate with internal customers to collate, verify and determine purchase request requirements and information provided
• Check completeness of Purchase Request Form (PRF) prepared by internal customers
  Sourcing and Vendor Selection
• Provide administrative support and coordinate between internal customers and external vendors
  Contracting and Control
• Provide proper documentation for all purchases made to ensure correctness, completeness and traceability of documentation
• Create Purchase Order (PO)
• Manage orders and track payment to suppliers
• Match and verify invoices in delivery and purchase orders
• IT Database and Stock Management
  Conduct accurate data entry to keep system information updated
• Check for correctness, completeness and traceability of documents as well as timely payment to suppliers
• Basic technical knowledge of all vegtables and fruits
• Knowledge of the problems of agriculture industry
• Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication and 'people skills'
• Good planning, IT and organtzational skills
• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• Willingness to travel in the assigned area
• 5 Days week (Off on Weekdays and Sunday)

• Min. Education Level : Dipolma or Bachelor Degree
• Field of Study :Administrative, Sales or Marketing relevant field
• Year of Exp Required : 2
• Skills : Team Player, Sales, Customer service, Direct marketing - Campaign development, Marketing Promotions, Handling customer complaints, Interpersonal skills, Communications skills