Senior Procurement Executive (WFH)

• 5 days' work week
• Career Progression

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Company Overview:

Our client is a Singapore-based premium marketer and distributor of health, beauty and FMCG products, including food, beverages and confectionery. The company focuses on brand building, marketing, e-commerce, field sales and island wide distribution across major retail channels in Singapore.

The Senior Procurement Executive owns end-to-end procurement for the company, securing reliable, cost-effective supply of principal products, packaging and indirect goods while managing supplier relationships, contracts and purchasing risk. The role works closely with sales, inventory and finance to keep stock available, costs under control and cash flow protected.

Key Responsibilities Procurement Strategy & Planning

● Develop and execute the annual procurement plan and purchasing calendar in line with sales forecasts and inventory targets

● Set category strategies for principal products, packaging, POSM and indirect spend, balancing cost, quality and supply reliability

Supplier & Vendor Management

● Own the end-to-end relationship with principals, manufacturers and third-party vendors, including onboarding, performance review and escalation

● Negotiate pricing, credit terms, minimum order quantities and service levels; renew and manage supplier contracts and agreements

● Monitor supplier performance on price, quality, lead time and delivery reliability, and drive corrective action where standards slip

Purchasing & Order Management

● Approve and oversee purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities and delivery schedules before release

● Coordinate shipment planning, import documentation and customs clearance with logistics and warehouse teams

● Resolve order discrepancies, shipment delays and quality issues with suppliers in a timely manner

● Perform goods receiving in the ERP system, verifying delivered quantities against purchase orders and delivery documents

● Maintain accurate cost pricing in the ERP system, including cost updates, price changes and landed-cost components

● Coordinate with the warehouse and other stakeholders on shipment arrivals and stock availability, keeping sales and customer service informed of expected delivery dates

Inventory & Demand Coordination

● Work with sales and warehouse teams to align purchase quantities with demand forecasts and healthy stock cover

● Monitor inventory levels against demand and reorder points to prevent stockouts and overstock situations

● Manage ageing and slow-moving stock exposure, and lead clearance or return-tovendor decisions where needed

● Maintain accurate supplier and product master data to support forecasting and reporting

Cost, Compliance & Budget Management

● Track purchasing spend against budget and report variances, savings and costavoidance initiatives

● Ensure procurement activity complies with company policy, import/trade regulations and product certification requirements

● Prepare and submit statutory procurement and trade-related reports to government agencies (e.g. import/export permits, quota and licensing returns) within required deadlines

● Review and approve supplier invoices in coordination with finance, resolving pricing or quantity mismatches

Cross-Functional Coordination

● Act as the key liaison between procurement and sales, brand, finance and warehouse teams on supply-related matters

● Present procurement performance, cost trends and supplier risk updates to management on a regular cadence

Requirements

● Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or a related field

● 2 to 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience, ideally in FMCG, distribution or trading

● Strong negotiation skills and a track record of managing supplier contracts and commercial terms

● Comfortable with cost and spend analysis, including budget tracking, variance analysis and savings reporting

● Working knowledge of ERP or purchasing systems, and proficient in Excel for supplier and spend analysis

● Understanding of import/export documentation, trade compliance and product certification requirements is an advantage

● Strong cross-functional communicator, comfortable liaising with principals, suppliers, sales and warehouse teams

● Organised and process-minded, able to manage multiple suppliers, deadlines and escalations at once

● Comfortable using generative AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT) to lift productivity in reporting, drafting and analysis; prior experience is a plus but not required, and training will be provided

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Key Requirements

• Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Professional Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 4–6 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, industrial automation industry.
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, strategic procurement, and vendor management.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and commercial terms while achieving cost savings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc. will be an added advantage).
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure.
• Leadership experience or experience mentoring junior team members will be an added advantage.

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