Purchasing & Admin Executive
JCS-VANETEC PTE. LTD.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Procurement
- Manage and control the company’s purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, parts and consumables.
- Source parts and materials based on customer drawings, specifications and requirements, and liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing and quotations for internal/customer approval.
- Evaluate and compare supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times and other commercial terms to achieve competitive purchasing costs.
- Process approved Purchasing Requisitions and issue Purchase Orders to suppliers in accordance with company procedures.
- Follow up with suppliers on order status, delivery schedules and any outstanding purchasing matters.
- Address and resolve purchasing-related issues, including delays, shortages, quality concerns and discrepancies.
Supplier Management
- Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List to ensure supplier information and approval status are kept current.
- Maintain proper records of supplier evaluations and supporting documentation.
- Conduct and/or coordinate periodic supplier performance reviews, including assessment of quality, delivery, pricing and responsiveness.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve performance issues and follow up on corrective actions where required.
Inventory & Materials Management
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, purchased parts and consumables to ensure adequate stock availability for production and operations.
- Coordinate the receipt of incoming purchased materials and consumables, and ensure quantities and relevant documentation are properly recorded.
- Work closely with internal departments to identify material requirements and resolve purchasing, inventory and delivery issues.
Finished Goods & Delivery Administration
- Prepare finished goods for delivery in accordance with delivery requirements and schedules.
- Prepare and issue Delivery Orders and maintain proper records of outgoing deliveries.
- Coordinate with relevant internal departments and/or customers on delivery arrangements where required.
General Administration
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing, supplier, inventory and delivery records.
- Ensure purchasing documentation and records are properly filed and maintained for traceability and audit purposes.
- Perform other purchasing and administrative duties as assigned by the management.
Qualification & Requirements
- NITEC or higher qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in purchasing or procurement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer applications (Synergix).
- Good knowledge of purchasing processes, controls and documentation.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple purchasing activities effectively.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal departments.
- Strong negotiation, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, organised and able to follow up on purchasing matters in a timely manner.