Assistant Procurement Manager - Oleochemicals

Job description

JOB TITLE: Global Assistant Procurement Manager – Oleochemicals
JOB LOCATION: Singapore
RELOCATION TERMS: Local Terms only

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Provide support and contribute to procurement initiatives for the portfolio assigned

JOB SUMMARY

· Responsible for delivery of Procurement Key Performance Indicators’ such as Value Improvement Programs, Innovation Delivery, Payment Terms Extension, Cost Target, Gross Margin Improvement, Traceability & Sustainability, and etc. in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management
· Support security of key materials through the development of contingency plans and alternative materials/suppliers, working with Procurement Materials teams
· Close working with Suppliers and consuming countries to ensure material availability.
Responsible for pricing accuracy together with other members of the Regional/Global team
Responsible for Price Forecast maintenance
· Support in identifying Surflex opportunities, and at times lead regional implementation of global projects involving Oleochemicals
· Support delivery of cost savings in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management.
· Support Procurement Manager with the tendering process and the subsequent benchmarking and total cost analysis
· Support complexity reduction programs
· Continuously improve ways of working e.g. more efficient ways of handling data, thereby close co-operation with Enterprise support and Capability Teams
· Support the management and maintenance of supplier relationships
· Support compliance initiative, e.g. contract management, SQA/RS, specs, and etc.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
· University degree
· 3-5 years of experience in Buying or Procurement preferably in Chemicals
· Experience in Finance (Costing & Pricing) is a plus
· Basic understanding of International Trade – Duties, Taxes, and etc.
· Good understanding of suppliers and the external competitive environment in Oleochemical industry
· Experience in being accountable for Target delivery.
· Excellent Excel/Presentation skills and Analytical Skills
· Good Communication Skills and able to work in fast paced environment and manage timelines

TO APPLY:

Please apply online by clicking on “Apply Online” below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Thank you for your interest and application.