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.