Procurement Specialist

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overall ownership of Sourcing and Purchasing Department
• Develop and implement procurement strategy to achieve optimal vendors’ selection, performance and price.
• Drive sourcing and technical discussion with suppliers in acquiring cost effective supply.
• Continue improvement of the process and procedure and ensure full compliance with company policy.
• Review purchase requisitions, analyze quotes, generate and review purchase orders.
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take actions to mitigate cost increase pressure and review opportunities to make business savings.
• Liaise with other departments to accommodate production demand and changes.
• Collaborate with vendors to expedite orders as dictated by changes in internal and external customer requirements.
• Yearly review of vendors’ performance and cost matrix.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Engineering (Material Science)/ Business/ Economics or equivalent.
• 5 years’ procurement experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience in team management.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to cope with pressure of demand targets and tight deadlines.
• Knowledge in production planning activities or supply chain management.
• Familiar with ISO9001/RoHS compliance.