Senior Procurement Executive
Company: Tradecom Services Group Pte
Location: Singapore
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Wholesale Trade
Job Overview
Tradecom Services Pte Ltd is an established company specialising in integrated supply chain management solutions, procurement services and wholesale trading. We support customers across various industrial sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical, marine, paper manufacturing, construction and other related industries.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Procurement Executive to join our team in Singapore. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing procurement activities, developing reliable supplier relationships, coordinating purchasing operations and supporting the company's overall supply chain requirements.
This position requires strong commercial awareness, good negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing activities while maintaining competitive pricing, product quality and timely delivery.
The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of international sourcing, industrial products, purchasing procedures and supplier coordination. Experience in wholesale trading, industrial procurement or supply chain operations will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Purchasing Management
- Manage daily procurement and purchasing activities to support the company's business operations and customer requirements.
- Source industrial products, equipment, spare parts, raw materials, chemicals, additives, lubricants, paper products and other related supplies.
- Identify suitable suppliers and manufacturers from local and international markets.
- Prepare and evaluate Requests for Quotations (RFQs), purchase orders and commercial proposals.
- Review supplier quotations, product specifications, pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Ensure purchasing activities are carried out efficiently and in accordance with company procedures.
- Monitor order progress and follow up on outstanding purchases to ensure timely fulfilment.
2. Supplier Sourcing & Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local and overseas suppliers, manufacturers and business partners.
- Conduct supplier research and evaluate potential vendors based on product quality, pricing, reliability and service standards.
- Negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, delivery arrangements and other commercial conditions.
- Maintain an updated supplier database and procurement records.
- Review supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency.
- Explore alternative suppliers and sourcing channels to support business continuity.
3. International Purchasing & Trade Coordination
- Coordinate purchasing activities involving overseas suppliers and international business partners.
- Follow up on import and export documentation, shipping arrangements and delivery schedules.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, logistics partners and relevant service providers regarding shipment status.
- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, purchase orders and other relevant trade documents.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure that purchased items meet the required specifications and delivery timelines.
- Assist in resolving order discrepancies, shipment delays and supplier-related issues.
4. Cost Management & Commercial Negotiation
- Analyse supplier quotations and conduct price comparisons to identify competitive purchasing options.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve reasonable commercial terms and cost efficiency.
- Monitor market trends, product availability and changes in supplier pricing.
- Identify potential cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or delivery requirements.
- Prepare procurement reports, purchasing summaries and cost comparison analyses for management review.
5. Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
- Work closely with the operations, sales and logistics teams to understand purchasing requirements.
- Monitor stock availability and coordinate replenishment based on business and customer demand.
- Follow up on outstanding orders and maintain proper purchasing schedules.
- Assist in coordinating warehouse receiving, stock movements and product deliveries where required.
- Support improvements in procurement workflows and supply chain coordination.
- Ensure accurate documentation and proper tracking of purchasing activities.
6. Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain organised procurement files, supplier information and purchasing documentation.
- Prepare regular procurement updates and reports for management.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to address purchasing and delivery matters.
- Ensure proper communication between suppliers, internal teams and customers when handling order-related matters.
- Perform other procurement and supply chain-related responsibilities as assigned by management.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, International Trade or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing or supply chain operations.
- Experience in industrial procurement, wholesale trading, manufacturing or engineering-related industries will be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of purchasing procedures, supplier sourcing and commercial negotiations.
- Familiarity with international procurement, import and export processes.
- Good understanding of shipping documents, purchase orders, quotations and supplier agreements.
- Strong communication, coordination and negotiation skills.
- Able to manage multiple purchasing requirements and work within established timelines.
- Good analytical skills with attention to pricing, product specifications and documentation accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience with ERP systems or procurement management software will be an advantage.
- Able to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with different departments.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
Preferred Industry Exposure
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will be favourably considered:
- Industrial equipment and machinery.
- Oil and gas and petrochemical supplies.
- Marine and offshore-related supplies.
- Industrial chemicals and specialty additives.
- Lubricants and base oils.
- Paper products and manufacturing materials.
- Construction and engineering supplies.
- Wholesale trading and international sourcing.
- Industrial spare parts and maintenance materials.
Key Competencies
- Supplier sourcing and vendor management.
- Procurement planning and purchasing coordination.
- Commercial negotiation and cost analysis.
- International trade and logistics coordination.
- Inventory monitoring and order management.
- Supplier performance evaluation.
- Documentation and administrative accuracy.
- Problem-solving and time management.
- Cross-departmental communication and teamwork.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with an established supply chain and wholesale trading business.
- Exposure to international suppliers and a variety of industrial product categories.
- Professional development in procurement, sourcing and supply chain management.
- A collaborative working environment with opportunities to contribute to business operations.
- Competitive remuneration based on relevant experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities to develop long-term professional expertise in industrial procurement and international trading.
Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Outram