REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Custom Administration/Industrial Engineering or other relevant courses
• Good knowledge of shipping practices such as import and export documentation permit declaration and other relevant documents.
• Familiar with purchase variances and participate in cost reduction program.
• An excellent business network and supplier contacts from shipping industry is highly desirable.
• Good command of both spoken and written English. 
• An independent individual who works well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & analytical skill.
• Proactive, flexible, reliable, self-motivated & organized.
• Can commence work immediately

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all purchasing activities including sourcing, contract negotiation and expediting delivery schedule.
• Execute purchasing strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with team and document control to ensure clear documentation
• Monitor cost reduction and increase for materials purchased
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors/suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Coordinating with suppliers and forwarders in shipping and customs processes and procedures related to importation, on timely delivery of materials.
• Issuing purchase orders for local and overseas purchases.
• Establish and maintain an independent supplier’s performance monitoring systems to ensure compliance with performance & quality standards & maintain close liaison with suppliers