Sourcing Specialist (West, Oil & gas industry, Perm!) - #1121935

Location: West

Working Hours: Mon – Fri: Office hours

Salary: Up to $6,000/month

Job Description:

• Sourcing and Procurement:

  • Develop plan, and execute strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers supporting organizational growth.

  • Lead contract negotiations and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings, value creation, and reliable delivery performance.

  • Ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives, trade compliance, and inventory optimization targets.

  • Leverage market intelligence, cost analysis, and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.

  • Promote ethical and sustainable sourcing practices consistent with organisational values.

• Supplier Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent product quality, service reliability, and operational excellence.

  • Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and performance reviews, proactively mitigating supply and quality risks.

  • Negotiate and manage long-term agreements and cost-improvement programs, fostering innovation and collaboration.

  • Serve as a liaison for resolving supplier-related delivery, quality, and compliance issues.

• Process Enhancement:

  • Collaborate across functional teams to streamline sourcing and procurement workflows for improved efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using analytics and best practices to enhance procurement governance and cost-effectiveness.

  • Ensure full adherence to trade compliance, export control, and international regulatory requirements.

• Analysis and Reporting:

  • Monitor and analyze key procurement and supply chain KPIs, including cost performance, supplier reliability, and on-time delivery.

  • Prepare and present management reports highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and budget planning.

• Product Returns:

  • Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to manage product returns, recalls, or non-conformance investigations.

  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance supplier quality and accountability.

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with quality standards.

Requirements:

• Min Degree in Supply Chain Management or related disciplines.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in strategic procurement or sourcing within the Oil & Gas, Chemical, or related industries.

• Strong understanding of international trade, regulatory, and compliance standards (e.g., ECCN, COO, export controls).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Professional certification (e.g., APICS CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent) is an advantage.

• Singaporeans only.