Responsible for all procurement activities including RFQ, supplier selection, PO issuance and approval to ensure that it is carried out in accordance to SGS policy and procedure.
Specific responsibilities :
Operations Support
- Support the Assistant Procurement Manager / Regional Procurement Manager in supplier-relationship management, sourcing activities, and negotiations on pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements / contracts.
- Create and verify Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP / Oracle iProcurement system.
- Expedite and track delivery progress for all POs, proactively resolving any delays.
- Generate, review, and distribute procurement reports to the relevant departments.
- Ensure requestors perform timely Goods Receipt in the system.
- Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) with up-to-date information.
- Conduct annual supplier performance evaluations in accordance with SGS procedures.
- Upload contracts and recorded savings promptly into procurement tools (e.g., GEP Smart).
- Collaborate with business functions to ensure activities comply with Procurement Policies and regional strategies.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Assistant Procurement Manager / Regional Procurement Manager.
Relationship Management (Internal / External)
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on all procurement-related matters, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.Requirements :
GCE "O" Level or Diploma in a relevant field.At least 1 year of relevant working experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Inventory, or Material & Warehouse Management.Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP).Preferably experienced with Oracle ERP systems.Solid understanding of purchasing procedures, policies, and best practices.Prior laboratory-procurement experience is an advantage.Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, sourcing report writing, and communication skills.Strong team player with the ability to work effectively across all levels and cross-functional teams.Demonstrates initiative, a positive attitude, and a strong drive to complete tasks independently.Result-oriented and committed to achieving targets and delivering value.Able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.Responsible, reliable, meticulous, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.