Total 6 Senior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Singapore Polytechnic

About the role

A solution orientated Procurement Executive who can formulate and drive a consistent approach towards all sourcing, negotiation, purchasing and tendering activities, to ensure value for money is maximized and cost savings generated. She/he will always ensure that all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the overall organization.  

What you will be doing

• Co-ordinate, facilitate and manage Procurement processes - Sourcing, RFQ, Negotiation, Vendor Management etc 

• Drive for cost reduction initiatives, promote sustainable sourcing and continuous business processes improvement 

• Gather data, market analysis and information of commodities to support plans and decisions (Bench Marking Exercise) 

• Engage with Operations teams to deliver added value products and services 

• Attend to Operations’ feedback and assist in resolving problems with suppliers 

• Support backend offices such as HR, IT, QHSE, Facility etc. in sourcing and negotiation activities 

• Work closely with Legal in contract negotiation with suppliers 

• Support Procurement team in day-to-day Procurement task and provide administrative support 

The successful candidate

• Degree/Diploma in Business or Supply Chain fields 

• Ideally 5 years working experiences. Experienced in purchasing and logistics is an advantage 

• Proficient in Microsoft office 

• Smart time management of workload, resourceful and able to perform and accomplish the tasks assigned under tight schedule 

• Innovative/creativity, high integrity, and takes initiative/challenge 

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and effective problem-solving skills 

• Team player in a fast pace and dynamic environment 

• Basic understanding of purchasing workflow & process 

About the role

• Head administrative duties as per SOP and Working Instructions

• Manage purchase requisition one workday upon request from Warehouse Manager

• Checking of vendor invoices before approval within stipulated time given

• Query vendors on discrepancy in invoices immediately upon discovery

• Handling communication with stakeholders to ensure completeness of service in accordance to client’s SOP

• Executing operational task from Freight Ops Team on site within four hours

• Attending and responding E-mails for Ops/Whse Team members promptly

• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by Warehouse Manager

• Manage Warehouse Personal Import / Export Shpts Scanning and Data Entry

• Manage Inventory and good housekeeping

Team Management

• Ensure and monitor team compliance to the Bollore’s Code of Conduct and Company’s regulations.

• Ensure team understanding and implementation on Bollore’s Value in daily work behaviors.

• Plan and monitor team performance including give coaching and counselling needed to deliver expected.

• outcomes

• Plan and monitor team development together with HR Division

• Ensure updated Job Description availability for the team by coordinating with HR Division

• Ensure all changes in Department / Section communicated properly to the team.

The successful candidate

The position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of daily procurement of F&B as well as General Supplies across the hotel which includes sourcing of requests at the most competitive pricings and the right vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage Daily Procurement Functions

Processing of Ordering

• Receives Market List from the Executive Chef and processing the Market List ordering on daily basis.
• Ensures approved purchase requisitions are timely with the creation of Purchase Orders for F&B Supplies / Stewarding Supplies / Housekeeping Supplies and other general supplies.
• Reconciles Purchase Orders and Invoices to ensure prices and quantities are correct with Suppliers.
• Follows up closely on outstanding Purchase Orders that are long overdue and if needed for cancellation.
• Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedure requirements.

Handling User’s Request, Sourcing. Request for Quotation

• Responses to queries from end users/suppliers with regards to no stock situation.
• Sources for suppliers for Purchase Requests that are new.
• Requests for quotations as well samples for evaluation.
• Effectively source for suppliers and to obtain the best possible quote from the suppliers for all items, without compromising on minimum quality and standards.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Attend to complaints and feedback from user’s department on purchases and to take appropriate actions with suppliers that provide these products which do not meet the desired quality.
• Maintains and keeps track of all contract/RFP/RFQ documentations for audit control.

Food Safety Management

• Manages and request for formal documentations from Suppliers in compliance to HACCP standards of the hotels inclusive of HALAL certification.
• Responses swiftly to feedbacks / complaints (from end users / suppliers / guest in accordance to HACCP Procedures).
• Tracks and monitors all expiration date of licenses as well as organization certification for all Suppliers that are partner with the hotel. Arranges with Suppliers for site audit inspection as and when needed by Director of Finance & Business Support, Purchasing Manager as well as Director of Food Safety.
• Ensures Corrective Action Report are sent out immediately to Suppliers should a complaints raised by Food Safety
• Ensures substitution of supplies are replace immediately for operation use
• Ensures Suppliers that works with the hotels are Food Safety compliances
• Ensures Suppliers that SFA approved Vendors that met the grade criteria
• Ensures all licenses and certificates are approved by authorities are valid

Price Comparison Summary

• Tabulation of Price Comparison Summary for analysis for Food and Non-Food Category
• Recommend the award item for Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and Director of Finance & Business Support review and approval.
• Preparing and send out the Letter of Award.

New Vendors & Article Code Creation

• To obtain documentation e.g Supplier Evaluation, Bizfile (applicable for Food and Non-Food supplier) for new Vendor Creation for Director of Finance and Business Support and Purchasing Manager’s approval, and Supplier Questionnaire (applicable for Food & Beverage’s supplier only) and approved by Director of Food Safety, Executive Chef, EAM F&B, and Purchasing Manager.
• To raise new Supplier Creation Form / Supplier Date Change Form for Director of Finance and Support approval.
• To raise new Article Code Creation Form / Article Amendment Form for Purchasing Manager approval.
• Creation of Article Codes/Price Codes and Vendors details are updated accordingly in the system

Others

• Carries out any other duties as required by the Director of Finance & Business Support or Purchasing Manager.
• Monitors all contract expiration dates and update the main data file.
• Handles RFQ and RFP exercises for all categories of Supplies including Capex, General Supplies and Services purchaes.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, contract and price negotiations for non-production materials and services, and purchasing projects to contribute to the profitability of the company.
•  Lead and drive Tender or Request for Proposal.
• Analysis and controlling of contractual agreements to prepare renegotiations/subsequent negotiations, initiate appropriate measures and guarantee supplies.
• Supplier selection, definition of criteria and preparation of decision for the requesting functions to ensure a defined and documented sourcing process.
• Supplier management to gain the best suppliers and guarantee an optimum supply chain.
• Consolidate and demand bundling to achieve cost savings
•  Align with Purchasing process methods & tools and ensure compliance of global and country policies as well as category management
• Collaborate with cross-country to lead & drive strategy on assigned Category

The position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of daily procurement of F&B as well as General Supplies across the hotel which includes sourcing of requests at the most competitive pricings and the right vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage Daily Procurement Functions

Processing of Ordering

• Receives Market List from the Executive Chef and processing the Market List ordering on daily basis.
• Ensures approved purchase requisitions are timely with the creation of Purchase Orders for F&B Supplies / Stewarding Supplies / Housekeeping Supplies and other general supplies.
• Reconciles Purchase Orders and Invoices to ensure prices and quantities are correct with Suppliers.
• Follows up closely on outstanding Purchase Orders that are long overdue and if needed for cancellation.
• Verifies that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedure requirements.

Handling User’s Request, Sourcing. Request for Quotation

• Responses to queries from end users/suppliers with regards to no stock situation.
• Sources for suppliers for Purchase Requests that are new.
• Requests for quotations as well samples for evaluation.
• Effectively source for suppliers and to obtain the best possible quote from the suppliers for all items, without compromising on minimum quality and standards.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Attend to complaints and feedback from user’s department on purchases and to take appropriate actions with suppliers that provide these products which do not meet the desired quality.
• Maintains and keeps track of all contract/RFP/RFQ documentations for audit control.

Food Safety Management

• Manages and request for formal documentations from Suppliers in compliance to HACCP standards of the hotels inclusive of HALAL certification.
• Responses swiftly to feedbacks / complaints (from end users / suppliers / guest in accordance to HACCP Procedures).
• Tracks and monitors all expiration date of licenses as well as organization certification for all Suppliers that are partner with the hotel. Arranges with Suppliers for site audit inspection as and when needed by Director of Finance & Business Support, Purchasing Manager as well as Director of Food Safety.
• Ensures Corrective Action Report are sent out immediately to Suppliers should a complaints raised by Food Safety
• Ensures substitution of supplies are replace immediately for operation use
• Ensures Suppliers that works with the hotels are Food Safety compliances
• Ensures Suppliers that SFA approved Vendors that met the grade criteria
• Ensures all licenses and certificates are approved by authorities are valid

Price Comparison Summary

• Tabulation of Price Comparison Summary for analysis for Food and Non-Food Category
• Recommend the award item for Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and Director of Finance & Business Support review and approval.
• Preparing and send out the Letter of Award.

New Vendors & Article Code Creation

• To obtain documentation e.g Supplier Evaluation, Bizfile (applicable for Food and Non-Food supplier) for new Vendor Creation for Director of Finance and Business Support and Purchasing Manager’s approval, and Supplier Questionnaire (applicable for Food & Beverage’s supplier only) and approved by Director of Food Safety, Executive Chef, EAM F&B, and Purchasing Manager.
• To raise new Supplier Creation Form / Supplier Date Change Form for Director of Finance and Support approval.
• To raise new Article Code Creation Form / Article Amendment Form for Purchasing Manager approval.
• Creation of Article Codes/Price Codes and Vendors details are updated accordingly in the system

Others

• Carries out any other duties as required by the Director of Finance & Business Support or Purchasing Manager.
• Monitors all contract expiration dates and update the main data file.
• Handles RFQ and RFP exercises for all categories of Supplies including Capex, General Supplies and Services purchaes.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

[What the role is]

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About FRAP
As part of EDB’s continuous efforts to develop the suite of industries in Singapore, the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division is an imperative business partner to our officers in the industry and policy groups.

As a FRAP business partner, you will be responsible for providing advisory on the procure to pay value chain. You will also be part of a team that is responsible for the data management and implementation of FRAP systems, which is critical in ensuring that EDB has access to accurate and relevant data at all times to help drive operational decision-making, policy-making and strategic planning by Corporate Management and line divisions within EDB. As this role requires cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders, you will also get to learn about EDB’s business from the line divisions directly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and/or procurement professional looking to build their competencies and work alongside a fun and passionate team that greatly emphasizes on teamwork, open communication and diversity of perspectives.

[What you will be working on]

• Processing payments for the Board’s expenses, including payment to suppliers, grant recipients and scholars and maintenance of supplier and customer records in financial system; 

• Processing reimbursement to staff for overseas trips and other claims; 

• Processing overseas centres’ expenses to suppliers;

• Monitoring of accounts receivables, fixed assets and bank account at overseas centres;

• Assessment and accounting for leases in accordance with FRS116

• Supporting various statutory returns, budget exercise, management reports and ad-hoc projects;

• Supporting financial systems enhancements and troubleshooting.

• Analysis of bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliation;

• Tasks will be assigned in accordance to the candidate’s experience and suitability.

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singaporean with the following attributes:

• Basic book keeping knowledge;

• Meticulous and patient;

• Able to perform under time pressure;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and SAP/SAP Concur/Workday preferred.

Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.