Axis Group International - Senior Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities -

- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, vendors, and partners for specific categories/products

- Quotation collection and summary

- Supplier evaluation (including RFx) and selection (from both commercial and technical points of view)

- Negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors

- Plant visits and audits

- Expediting and on-going transaction support (including QA/QC)

- Establish and maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors

- Monitor the performance of suppliers and vendors

- Ensure that all procurement activities are in compliance with organizational policies and procedures

- Preparation of internal and external project updates/reports (when required) and ensure relevant parties are informed of overall project status

- Other analysis/activities where applicable (export/import data collection, supply market research, industry insights, supplier due diligence, amongst others)

Requirements -

- Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Management or related disciplines

- MBA or post-graduate is preferred

- Strong global sourcing and procurement background (mining, heavy industry, metallurgical, chemical, multinational working experience, etc.)

- Professional procurement experience of 5-years (minimum) including some years in global procurement management

- Overseas working experience is preferred; and interest to further develop an international career

- Procurement (or manufacturing) project management knowledge and skills are essential

- Good research and analytical capability

- Ability to organize and present facts and arguments in a persuasive and convincing manner

- Good communication skills with multi-culture offices and team work ethic

- Proficient in the use of computers and commonly used business software

- Excellent English, both written and spoken

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally