Purchasing Executive

(Mandarin speaker needed) - Need to liaise with mandarin speaking supplier

This role focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost control for categories such as consumables, spare parts, facility, project, office & operation equipment, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies.

• Compare and evaluate price, quality, and delivery schedule from vendors, including getting feedback from end users
• Maintain cordial working relationship with vendors, monitor their performance and re-negotiate contracts
• Use relevant data to determine purchasing needs
• Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules, arrangements and maintain purchase records
• Monitor stock levels and ensure optimal level of inventory level and place orders if needed
• Liaise with warehouse team to ensure goods are received on time and resolve discrepancies, if any
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost and quality analysis
• Assist in purchasing and administrative matters
• Prepare and liaise with forwarders and transporters for oversea and local export and import shipments
• Filing and proper record keeping of shipping documents for audit purpose
• Any other tasks assigned by management
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for indirect materials and services to meet the organization's operational needs and cost objectives.