Total 97 Director/C-Level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies

Job Description

Our client is a leading retail company in Singapore, dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences.We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Store Development Director to lead and oversee the renovation, facilities management, and leasing functions for our retail outlets across Singapore. As the Store Development Director, you will play a vital role in enhancing the overall customer experience and ensuring our stores are optimized to meet the evolving demands of the retail market.

Job Details

• Perm role with comprehensive benefits - Annual leave, max capped at 24 days, Bonus up to 3 months, staff discount, unlimited medical benefits etc
• Mon to Fri - 830am-530pm
• East Area

Responsibilities:

Strategic Store Development:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive store development strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities for new store openings and store expansions based on market analysis and customer demand.

Retail Outlet Renovation:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of retail outlet renovation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, and visual merchandisers, to create inviting and functional store environments.

Facilities Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all retail outlets to ensure they are in top condition at all times.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and address any issues related to the physical infrastructure of the stores promptly.

Leasing and Property Management:

• Manage the leasing process for new store locations and negotiate lease agreements to secure favorable terms.
• Maintain positive relationships with landlords and property management companies to facilitate smooth store operations.

Budgeting and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage the store development budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness in all initiatives.
• Monitor expenses related to renovation, facilities, and leasing activities to align with financial targets.

Compliance and Regulations:

• Ensure all store development activities comply with local regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Stay informed about relevant industry trends and best practices to implement innovative approaches in store development.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and inspire a team of approximately 6 professionals, including project managers, facility managers, and leasing specialists.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide coaching and development opportunities to team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience of at least 8-10 years in store development, facilities management, and leasing within the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's retail market and regulations related to store development and leasing.
• Experience in leading and managing a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering store renovation projects on time and within budget.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively engage with landlords and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze market data and trends to make informed decisions about store locations and expansions.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for project management and store planning.

Interested candidates can click on the "apply now" button to apply.

Email:melissa@alignrecruitment.com.sg

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our consultants.

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)

Tee SIew Mei (R1219651)

Job Description

Our client is a leading retail company in Singapore, dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences.We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Store Development Director to lead and oversee the renovation, facilities management, and leasing functions for our retail outlets across Singapore. As the Store Development Director, you will play a vital role in enhancing the overall customer experience and ensuring our stores are optimized to meet the evolving demands of the retail market.

Job Details

• Perm role with comprehensive benefits - Annual leave, max capped at 24 days, Bonus up to 3 months, staff discount, unlimited medical benefits etc
• Mon to Fri - 830am-530pm
• East Area

Responsibilities:

Strategic Store Development:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive store development strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities for new store openings and store expansions based on market analysis and customer demand.

Retail Outlet Renovation:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of retail outlet renovation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, and visual merchandisers, to create inviting and functional store environments.

Facilities Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all retail outlets to ensure they are in top condition at all times.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and address any issues related to the physical infrastructure of the stores promptly.

Leasing and Property Management:

• Manage the leasing process for new store locations and negotiate lease agreements to secure favorable terms.
• Maintain positive relationships with landlords and property management companies to facilitate smooth store operations.

Budgeting and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage the store development budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness in all initiatives.
• Monitor expenses related to renovation, facilities, and leasing activities to align with financial targets.

Compliance and Regulations:

• Ensure all store development activities comply with local regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Stay informed about relevant industry trends and best practices to implement innovative approaches in store development.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and inspire a team of approximately 6 professionals, including project managers, facility managers, and leasing specialists.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide coaching and development opportunities to team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience of at least 8-10 years in store development, facilities management, and leasing within the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's retail market and regulations related to store development and leasing.
• Experience in leading and managing a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering store renovation projects on time and within budget.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively engage with landlords and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze market data and trends to make informed decisions about store locations and expansions.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for project management and store planning.

Interested candidates can click on the "apply now" button to apply.

Email:melissa@alignrecruitment.com.sg

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our consultants.

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)

Tee SIew Mei (R1219651)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Managing Director Asia and VP, Procurement Culinary the Procurement Director ASIA will be responsible for procurement activities in Asia with three key areas of primary responsibility within this role.

• To formulate, implement, and drive a consistent region-wide approach towards all procurement activities within the Asia procurement team, ultimately ensuring that procurement policy, best practice & governance in all areas including procurement procedures, processes, and benefits tracking defined, implemented, and adhered to.
• Support the commercial development initiatives/projects in the region with improved supply chain solutions.
• Manage, drive, and control the cost reduction program in the region.

In this Asia-focused role, the Director is expected to deliver year-over-year improvement in total cost of ownership, quality, and service by working closely with each of the regional procurement organizations and respective suppliers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

· The role will be responsible for managing the Region Asia Procurement teams

· Responsible for the overall regional procurement expertise; responsible for planning and implementation of regional spending and will oversee sourcing and procurement managers in the different countries

· Manage a team of sourcing managers to ensure savings targets are achieved and represent Supply Chain in the region management team

· Develop and report on savings targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)

· Provide contract negotiation expertise to regional teams ensuring compliance with all standards and governance

· Establish and maintain a close working relationship with corporate chefs and operations personnel

· Monitor ongoing effectiveness of the current supply base, manage supplier issues, and resolve performance and business issues on behalf of internal customers

· Engage directly with Customers to work on projects like new service concepts; material sourcing and development

· Support local cost improvements (Operational savings, MOB)

· Overall spending responsibility CHF 80m

Qualifications

Education:

· Educated to degree level or equivalent, Applied Sciences preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in managing supply chain/sourcing activities, or relevant management experience
• Previous leadership experience, three (3) years of people management experience

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses, and Registration)

· Strong IT skills, including MS Office

Other Skills:

• Previous Total Cost Management experience and training a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including influencing and negotiating
• Open-minded approach, out-of-the-box thinking
• Strategic Decision Making ability
• Tenacious and determined, able to drive change

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Region Asia: Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Macau

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: 20%-40%

Internal Relationships: Communicates with stakeholders at all levels of the business

External Relationships: 3rd party suppliers and customers

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: as delegated by the Regional Management Team

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Managing Director Asia

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): VP Procurement Culinary

Number of Direct Reports: NIL

Number of Dotted Line Reports: procurement implants in business units

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search, innovation and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership, and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

· We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity

· We communicate and keep each other informed

· We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team

· We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details

· We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions, and learn from our mistakes

· We do what we say we will do when we say we are going to do it

· We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. gategroup reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates may be required to go through a pre-employment drug screen, criminal check, and/or airport fingerprinting.

gategroup – an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

This is a Director position with a Store design & VM function reporting of 3 VM and 2 Store Designer at various levels. It will require the individual to be exemplary in people management of diverse styles & performance. She/He must have a strong leadership approach & driving design skill sets as a core. A working knowledge of partnering with a NY TR brand GM & APAC Brand GM requires this role to be working in different time zones – US/UK & APAC.

She/He will partner to deliver Global Brand / APAC Strategy & Corporate initiatives in category or brand distortion. She/He will need to ensure on closing of VM execution details across sites including permanent, temporary and event sites, and managing the cost & budget within.

The role will also extend to project management of brand unique activities & to juggle their capacity to handle new workload.

She/He must have strong leadership skills in retail store design, brand communication, design development & project management/procurement understanding.

Previous experiences working in, VM supplier management, studio-based VM design development, VM project management & brand design communication is a key enabler to the success of this role.

This role will report directly to the SDVM Vice President.

This role is based in Singapore & is located within the APAC Travel Retail division.

The Estée Lauder brand Store Design & Visual Merchandising Director role is a key partner to the Brand General Manager for all in store executions of displays. The Director role here is to adapt & drive the visual language of brand in the region, he/she is to establish the work demands, drive the discussion to requests & needs. And will own all stakeholder reviews for all SD & VM scopes. He/she has the priority to deliver on closing all Brand needs in the workflow & team management. This role will require participation with TR retailers on occasion.

The rollouts of store design is an integral part of the EL brand activity. The store renewals & the new sites vary based on the Airport or Downtown retailers demands. The unique demands of these sites vary across the local variances of shopper consumer insights.

As a flagship brand, the adaptation of the visual language of the brand will need to be considered as a whole. The use of lightboxes vs LED screens that sufficiently balances the whole store effect is critical & requires a precise visual balance of these site by site. And to ensure that each launch is maximised in every site.

The rollouts of visual merchandising is traditionally focused on a by element rollout & execution, such as a bar or a makeup unit. However in this role, the primary goal is to ensure the synergies of the eventing designs, the VM props, the by shelf display & the new store rollouts are brought together in synergy.

She/He will partner to deliver Global Brand / APAC Strategy & Corporate initiatives in category or brand distortion. She/He will need to ensure on closing of VM execution details across sites including permanent, temporary and event sites, and managing the cost & budget within. She/He is to lead projects and align with key stakeholders in APAC as well as global, to meet the deliverables whilst meeting the results. On occasion, the incumbent will review, establish, recommend, and support the re-negotiating of retailer requirements to these sites will be required.

Additional corporate activity in omni-channel development in VM enhancements of digital is required, technology in the VM design is a significant part of the innovation of retail work, to be seamlessly & ergonomically included within future sites. This includes executing existing strategies in centralised screen executions.

The responsibility includes design & execution management within budget, in close collaboration with Project Management & brand Marketing team. She/He is to ensure the team works thru the budget required and review for every execution.

This role will report directly to the SDVM Vice President.

This role is based in Singapore & is located within the APAC Travel Retail division.

Requirements:

· A strong understanding in the shopper journey in retail industry and experiences in Cosmetics/Fragrances retail design, preferably have experiences in all categories including skincare, make-up, and fragrances.

· Experience working in regional/global organisations is a must, ability to communicate & multi-task with different departments to execute the completion of projects.

· A highly integrated individual with strong passion to deliver design accuracy, to lead sustainability and to train/educate teams to close design development and execute the completion of projects.

· A strong ability to communicate design development efficiently and effectively, with teams and partners including retailers and stakeholders in both verbal and written forms is essential.

· A strong ability and experience managing cost and budget, and an ability to communicate cost with teams and partners including shop fitters and global partners is critical for this role.

Job Description

• To ensure smooth daily outlets operations among warehouse and outlet
• To oversee the sales and be able to identify fast or slow moving goods among the outlets, devise plan boost sales to meet with monthly target
• To be able to effective manage and control operating expenses
• To monitor and improve customer service quality of all outlets
• To be the role model of all the staff, motivate and boost employees' morale
• To recruit, retain, train staff to ensure manpower efficiency
• To prepare and/or approve manpower roster in order to ensure sufficient staffing
• To plan and /or execute the opening of a new outlet when required
• To prepare month-end sales / profits / stock reports and present to Director
• To maintain relationships with company's key stakeholders (i.e. Landlord, Suppliers, Customers, Employees)
• To negotiate on behalf of the company for its best interest
• Sales floor operation (day-to-day basis)

Requirement

• Minimum 6-8 years requirement in the RETAIL INDUSTRY
• Minimum qualification of Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficiency in English and Chinese language

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Description

Reporting to Company Managing Director.

This position contains following roles:

1) To manage procurement organization and buyers

directly in Singapore and indirectly in Malaysia,

Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Cambodia, Thailand,

Vietnam, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India and UAE

2) To be the escalation point in such procurement related

activities as vendor selection, quotation, price

negotiation, purchase order placement and delivery

management operated by buyers.

3) To be responsible for maintaining procurement ethics

and associated lows/regulations in Singapore and other

countries.

4) To report the activities and associated outcome to

Japan HQ (KDDI Corporation) in Japanese upon request

(no lesser than once in a month).

Responsibilities

· To choose best suppliers for the companies’

procurement activities.

· To assess the suppliers periodically and change when

necessary.

· To develop and maintain the company’s procurement

rule books and manuals in Singapore.

· To conduct the standardization on procurement rule

books and manuals in other countries than Singapore

based on Singapore’s.

· To administrate the company’s procurement system and related procedures.

· the accounting procedures and make any appropriate improvement thereof.

· To be the final approver and responsible all purchase orders placed in Singapore.

· To collaborate with Sales, Tech (engineering/Network & Facilities/ Internal IT/Maintenance) , Accounting & finance to develop a comprehensive procurement procedure and maintain the operations.

· To maximize the cost reduction in Singapore + other

countries via vendor negotiation.

· To ensure deliver due dates to meet the customers’

requirement.

· To coordinate with the procurement

organizations/buyers in other countries to maximize the

procurement benefit in KDDI group companies in SEA.

· To collaborate with internal/external auditors when

requested.

· To assess buyers to determine salary/bonus, encourage

them daily and create and execute a carrier

development plan.

Requirements

· At least over 8 years of the experience as a procurement

manager to manage multiple buyers.

· Ideally an experience to work in supplier end (manufactures/distributors) in multiple years.

· Ideally an experience to work in a Japanese company in multiple years.

· Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and project management skills.

· Excellent leadership and people management skills with demonstrated improvement to overall department outcomes.

· Self-driven with a positive mindset.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across different levels. Strong negotiation skill is a plus.

· Both English and Japanese language proficiency, oral and written, to liaise with Japanese MD and the parent company in Japan.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Job Description:

• Direct the WMS/WCS program including managing our technical strategy, roadmaps, and implementations.
• Provide project management plans including scope, resource, risk, schedule management, and status reporting for our WMS/WCS technology implementations by leveraging tools and methods that support tracking the work, delivery work, and evaluation of the performance of our delivery.
• Facilitate collaboration and smooth transfer of essential information between all our stakeholders including our Warehouse Excellence team, our Operations staff, and other business partners.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional operations business leaders, and their teams, including the Operations Executive Vice-President. Act as a trusted advisor to all stakeholders, providing guidance and expertise on leveraging technology to drive business value and achieve strategic objectives.
• Manage WMS/WCS technologists, including people, budget, resources, and external vendors or partners, to optimize resource allocation and support business priorities.
• Demonstrate financial acumen by creating sound capital and expense budgets and managing payment processes within terms.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the WMS team, Warehouse Excellence Team, Infrastructure Teams, Governance Team, Vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the team, providing feedback and guidance. Support members of all teams as they develop skills through training, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving.
• Facilitate the coordination/implementation of Corporate IT and security initiatives as it relates to warehouse operations technology.
• Manage third-party vendors through healthy relationships, current contracts, and understanding vendor technical roadmaps translating them into plans to stay on supported and secure platforms. 
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in an environment of rapid change while maintaining enthusiasm and displaying sound judgment.
• Be disciplined and show high personal ethics and a strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrate excellent project management and organizational skills, along with demonstrable experience of managing multiple priorities concurrently.

SKILL AND ABILITIES:

• Self-starter, results-oriented, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently but collaboratively across the different IT and business functions
• Must possess presentation skills to senior management
• Leadership skills with the ability to exhibit self-confidence under pressure
• Has a good understanding of warehouse and product line control systems/processes and can adapt to learn new business processes and functions
• Excellent project management methodologies skills such as waterfall, agile, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate employment experience
• 7+ years of experience in technology solutions roles or having experience planning and executing technology implementation projects and 3-5 years of experience leading technology teams.
• 7+ years of experience with Warehouse Management and Warehouse Controls systems experience and Korber Highjump WMS experience preferred. Experience within the Wine & Spirts/Beverage industry or Food industry is a definite plus.

Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law.  Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.

Worker Sub-Type:

Time Type:

Deputy Director, Procurement

Our client seeks an experienced Deputy Director, Procurement to oversee daily procurement operations within the organization as well as other ad-hoc projects and duties.

Responsibilities

• Foster and promote collaborative efforts among various departments for joint procurement endeavors by employing effective communication and influencing skills with internal stakeholders.
• Examine and manage tender documents, ensuring strict adherence to procurement policies for the approval and awarding of tenders in alignment with authorized signing authority.
• Execute procurement transactions within the organization's e-Sourcing portal, including activities such as tender publication, issuance of tender corrigendum, contract award, purchase order creation, and overall contract management.
• Validate fairness in bid evaluations, review recommendation reports for approval, and route them to the tender board for final approval.
• Offer guidance to user divisions on procurement policies, appropriate procurement methods, and workflow processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and enhancements, adding value to work processes.
• Analyze spending patterns and supply markets to suggest demand aggregation strategies and other initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency and user experience.
• Enhance sourcing and procurement systems as needed.
• Provide comprehensive support, advice, and training on procurement policies, procedures, and system operations.
• Contribute to the annual budget exercise and validate exceptions from Data Analytic Reports.
• Participate in internal and external audits, preparing schedules or reports required for audit purposes and other related consultancy work.
• Assist in various procurement-related functions and periodically review processes and procedures for continual improvement.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure their effective implementation across all procurement areas.
• Offer guidance and advice to internal customers and other divisions in the organization, ensuring adherence and compliance with organization-wide guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff members, offering guidance to support their professional development.
• Undertake any additional ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher qualification is required.
• Preferred minimum of 10-15 years of relevant work experience, particularly in the government or educational sector.
• Possesses strong analytical skills, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a high level of integrity.
• Capable of effectively multitasking and leading a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates teamwork, resourcefulness, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in both oral and written communication.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP MM modules, hands-on experience with e-procurement systems, and familiarity with data analytic tools would be advantageous.

Office Location: West

Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to gwengh.hu@peoplesearch.jobs (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R22109984). You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd

EA License No: 16S8057

Role Description

The appointee is responsible for the development and execution of strategic procurement plans to meet the overall school’s business objectives. S/he is also responsible for the management and operations of the Reprographics services for the school.

The role reports to Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effectiveness of the procurement policy and procedures in delivering a well-balanced structure that enhances both operational efficiency (including costs saving) and good corporate governance.
• Key deliverables include:

1. A sound procurement strategy.
2. An effective tender management and evaluation framework to facilitate a sound and informed decision-making process.
3. High stakeholders’ awareness of procurement policy and procedures to ensure full compliance.
4. A wide network of vendors, both locally and overseas to serve the diverse needs of the schools.

• Responsible for audit, legal and statutory compliance. Formulate appropriate levels of internal controls and checks to ensure compliance and mitigation of risks in the conduct of our procurement activities.
• Lead and develop the procurement team to its fullest potential to support the operational requirements and achievement of the strategic plan.
• Responsible for the general administration of the school’s insurance policies. Duties include appointment of insurance broker, annual renewal of insurance policies and processing of insurance claims and maintain records of all insurance matters.
• Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Embrace the School’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Additional Responsibilities: Reprographics Services
• Oversee Reprographics centre operations, lead and develop the reprographics team to its fullest potential to provide a streamlined, efficient and cost-effective service to support the school’s business objectives and requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Supply Chain Management/Purchasing or equivalent.
• Relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications & Excel and Web Purchasing System.
• Strong leadership, excellent relationship building and people management skills
• Pleasant disposition with excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels.
• Resourceful with excellent negotiation skills.
• Efficient, flexible and adaptable in a pressurized environment.
• Organized, meticulous and possesses strong co-ordination skills.
• Possess high degree of discretion, diplomacy and tact in discharging duties.
• Confident, mature and self-motivated with proven ability to work independently as well as a good team player.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Track Inventory and Place Orders
• Establish Cost Budgets
• Select and Negotiate with Vendors
• Possess strong organizational, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Good leaders and problem-solvers who can multi-task and pay attention to detail.
• Have above-average math skills and be able to work independently, with little or no supervision.
• Develops and directs objectives, policies, and processes regarding all purchasing function.
• Reviews vendor quality and maintains price controls and inventory flows to identify and implement efficient purchasing programs.

Candidates who keen please submit your application online. Thank you!

A purchasing director typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Reviewing purchase orders to ensure they are in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Approving purchase orders prior to purchase of materials or services to ensure they meet all legal requirements
• Coordinating with insurance agents to ensure that the company has adequate insurance coverage for its commercial operations
• Negotiating prices with vendors to ensure that the company receives the best price possible for items being purchased
• Establishing relationships with suppliers who can provide quality products at a reasonable cost
• Reviewing financial statements and tax records to ensure that the company is in compliance with applicable laws
• Establishing contract terms with new vendors to ensure that the terms are fair for both parties
• Managing inventory levels to ensure that the company has sufficient materials to meet demand while avoiding overstocking that would result in wasted resources
• Negotiating contracts with vendors to ensure that they meet the company’s needs while protecting its interests

Our client, a China trading MNC, is looking to start up a new office for the trading of Furniture and Fixture for showroom in Singapore. They are hiring Director to spearhead the development.

Key Responsibilities:

Import and Export Documentation:

• Be knowledgeable in the preparation of import and export documents, including invoices, shipping documents, customs declarations, and certificates of origin.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay up-to-date with import and export laws, regulations, and trade compliance requirements.
• Advise the company on regulatory changes and their impact on import and export activities.

Goods Sourcing:

• Identify and source products and materials for import and export, considering quality, cost, and availability.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers and international partners.

Logistics Management:

• Coordinate and oversee the logistics of shipments, including transportation, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues that may arise.

Risk Management:

• Assess and mitigate risks associated with international trade, including currency exchange fluctuations, political instability, and supply chain disruptions.

Reporting:

• Generate reports on import and export activities, including key performance indicators and compliance metrics.
• Provide regular updates to management on trade-related developments.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Prior experience in the trading of construction materials will be essential
• Proven experience as an Import and Export Specialist or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using import/export software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Interested candidate may send your resume to evan@alignrecruitment.com.sg for more information.

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our consultants.

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)

Tan Soon Heng (Reg No. R1108992)

This is a Director position with a Store design & VM function reporting of 3 VM and 2 Store Designer at various levels. It will require the individual to be exemplary in people management of diverse styles & performance. She/He must have a strong leadership approach & driving design skill sets as a core. A working knowledge of partnering with a NY TR brand GM & APAC Brand GM requires this role to be working in different time zones – US/UK & APAC.

She/He will partner to deliver Global Brand / APAC Strategy & Corporate initiatives in category or brand distortion. She/He will need to ensure on closing of VM execution details across sites including permanent, temporary and event sites, and managing the cost & budget within.

The role will also extend to project management of brand unique activities & to juggle their capacity to handle new workload.

She/He must have strong leadership skills in retail store design, brand communication, design development & project management/procurement understanding.

Previous experiences working in, VM supplier management, studio-based VM design development, VM project management & brand design communication is a key enabler to the success of this role.

This role will report directly to the SDVM Vice President.

This role is based in Singapore & is located within the APAC Travel Retail division.

The Estée Lauder brand Store Design & Visual Merchandising Director role is a key partner to the Brand General Manager for all in store executions of displays. The Director role here is to adapt & drive the visual language of brand in the region, he/she is to establish the work demands, drive the discussion to requests & needs. And will own all stakeholder reviews for all SD & VM scopes. He/she has the priority to deliver on closing all Brand needs in the workflow & team management. This role will require participation with TR retailers on occasion.

The rollouts of store design is an integral part of the EL brand activity. The store renewals & the new sites vary based on the Airport or Downtown retailers demands. The unique demands of these sites vary across the local variances of shopper consumer insights.

As a flagship brand, the adaptation of the visual language of the brand will need to be considered as a whole. The use of lightboxes vs LED screens that sufficiently balances the whole store effect is critical & requires a precise visual balance of these site by site. And to ensure that each launch is maximised in every site.

The rollouts of visual merchandising is traditionally focused on a by element rollout & execution, such as a bar or a makeup unit. However in this role, the primary goal is to ensure the synergies of the eventing designs, the VM props, the by shelf display & the new store rollouts are brought together in synergy.

She/He will partner to deliver Global Brand / APAC Strategy & Corporate initiatives in category or brand distortion. She/He will need to ensure on closing of VM execution details across sites including permanent, temporary and event sites, and managing the cost & budget within. She/He is to lead projects and align with key stakeholders in APAC as well as global, to meet the deliverables whilst meeting the results. On occasion, the incumbent will review, establish, recommend, and support the re-negotiating of retailer requirements to these sites will be required.

Additional corporate activity in omni-channel development in VM enhancements of digital is required, technology in the VM design is a significant part of the innovation of retail work, to be seamlessly & ergonomically included within future sites. This includes executing existing strategies in centralised screen executions.

The responsibility includes design & execution management within budget, in close collaboration with Project Management & brand Marketing team. She/He is to ensure the team works thru the budget required and review for every execution.

This role will report directly to the SDVM Vice President.

This role is based in Singapore & is located within the APAC Travel Retail division.

Requirements:

· A strong understanding in the shopper journey in retail industry and experiences in Cosmetics/Fragrances retail design, preferably have experiences in all categories including skincare, make-up, and fragrances.

· Experience working in regional/global organisations is a must, ability to communicate & multi-task with different departments to execute the completion of projects.

· A highly integrated individual with strong passion to deliver design accuracy, to lead sustainability and to train/educate teams to close design development and execute the completion of projects.

· A strong ability to communicate design development efficiently and effectively, with teams and partners including retailers and stakeholders in both verbal and written forms is essential.

· A strong ability and experience managing cost and budget, and an ability to communicate cost with teams and partners including shop fitters and global partners is critical for this role.