Buyer (2 years contract)

The incumbent will be a member of the Group Procurement team and plays a key role in supporting the effective execution of sourcing strategies and procurement activities across the Certis Group. He/She works closely with the Manager and collaborates with Business Units to support organisational objectives, drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure procurement activities are conducted in compliance with corporate policies and processes, delivering goods and services of appropriate quality and value.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) activities, including review, validation, and PO issuance in compliance with policies and DOA approvals

• Support end-to-end sourcing processes including RFP/ITQ/ITT preparation, vendor coordination, documentation and governance requirements

• Perform bid evaluation, pricing analysis and award recommendations to ensure value-for-money outcomes

• Support technology procurement (CTS), including panel vendor sourcing, evaluation, establishment and ongoing management

• Assist in supplier negotiations and contract lifecycle management (drafting, renewal, execution) in collaboration with Legal and senior procurement staff

• Support cost saving initiatives through spend analysis, benchmarking and vendor review

• Support category management activities, including spend tracking, contract expiry monitoring and sourcing/renewal planning

• Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, audit requirements and documentation standards (including Waiver of Competition) while providing day-to-day support across business stakeholders

Requirements

• Relevant Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline, with hands-on procurement experience
• At least 2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or procurement-related roles
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel and Word)
• Able to manage vendor interactions professionally, demonstrating appropriate confidence and assertiveness when required
• Able to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Detail-oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills, including clear and professional business writing