Assistant / Procurement Manager

Job Responsibilities

· Develop procurement and category management strategies.

· Manage designated supplier relationship and develop supplier performance metrics.

· Establish KPIs to achieve business objective for assured supply, quality, and cost effectiveness.

· Streamline overall procurement system / process / controls to achieve management and operational efficiency.

· Manage, direct, and control the procurement procedures relating to quotations & tenders to ensure compliance of procurement policies/regulations and to meet project timeline.

· Manage ISO records and highlight areas for review when necessary.

· Check and facilitate compilation of commercial bid evaluation.

· Lead project bulk purchases and ad hoc material requirements.

· Manage day to day purchase requests and attend meetings with clients as and when required.

· Conduct weekly section meetings and attend meetings with vendors/suppliers and other operational meetings.

· Oversee the purchasing of material, equipment, service, and labour at competitive prices and engage in various related activities in supply chain.

· Oversee estimation of freight costs and call-off freight forwarding services from suppliers, to meet required on-site dates at minimum costs.

· Ensure execution of purchases are in accordance with company polices and quality procedures.

· Conduct sourcing of materials and equipment locally and internationally for operation, production, and project requirements in accordance to established policies and procedures.

· Analyse and evaluate quotations from vendors and conduct negotiation, where necessary, to achieve the best overall deal in terms of technical conformance, delivery compliance and commercial considerations before raising commercial bid evaluation for approval.

· Represent the company in dealing with vendors, owners, sub-contractors and their concerned parties for the execution and timely fulfilment of purchase contracts and orders.

· Ensure that all standard operating procedures comply with specifications, quality standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.

· Any other assigned duties and responsibilities by immediate superior and/or higher management.

Job Requirements:

· Minimum Diploma/Bachelor Degree, with minimum 3 years experience in procurement and sourcing or related industries.

· Experience in Marine and/or Oil & Gas industry will be a plus.

· Knowledge on local and overseas sources for materials and equipment.

· A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details, meticulous and independent.

· Good organisational, multitasking, prioritisation, and effective time management skills.

· Excellent verbal communication skills and active listening skills.

· Ability to think critically and resolve problems/issues.

· Positive attitude, proactive and self-initiated.

· Good written and spoken language skill (English and Chinese/Mandarin to handle China vendors/suppliers)