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About Ofi

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across :50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

About Ofi

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across :50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Food & Beverage Solutions

We have launched a new platform called Food and Beverage solutions, part of our ingredients and solutions reporting unit. This platform consolidates our current category solutions capabilities and innovation infrastructure. We support customers in developing new consumer concepts and application solutions at our four customer solution centers in Amsterdam, Bangalore, Chicago, and Singapore. Food and Beverage solutions leverages the strengths of our five product platforms, including their global and sustainable supply chain capabilities, a complementary portfolio of high-quality food and ingredients, and extensive ingredient expertise. This enables us to address a diverse range of customer requirements in the rapidly evolving Food and Beverage industry. Built on deep consumer, category, and application understanding, we are enhancing our application and R&D capabilities to provide an end-to-end integrated customer experience. This opens up more on-trend and inspired product ideation opportunities. Together, we can co-create product innovations that delight consumers and make your ambitions a reality.

Position Responsibilities:

Demand Planning:

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to forecast future demand for food ingredients.
• Develop and implement demand planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand demand fluctuations and adjust planning accordingly.
  
  

• Identify and source reliable suppliers of food ingredients, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolve disputes, and monitor supplier performance.
  
  

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock of food ingredients to meet production needs.
• Coordinate with logistics team to ensure timely delivery of ingredients.
  
  

• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and purchasing within the food ingredients industry.
• Strong background in FMCG operations is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using SAP systems and other relevant software.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You will be part of our F&B Solutions business line. To find out more this business, please visit: F&B Solutions, APAC
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Food and Beverage Services

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Role Overview

The ICT Procurement Officer plays a vital role in managing the procurement cycle, ensuring timely and effective delivery of goods and services.

The primary responsibilities include reviewing specifications, procurement conditions, compliance requirements, and governance standards to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

The officer will be responsible for preparing quotation and tender documents using electronic procurement systems, providing professional advice on sourcing and contract management.

Key qualifications include a degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain. Experience and working knowledge of public sector procurement processes are essential.

Overview

Our client is seeking a Buyer / Assistant Buyer to join their team!

Are you ready to take your purchasing career to the next level? Join a dynamic team where you'll play a crucial role in managing the supply chain, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring smooth operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the success of a growing company.

• Drive purchasing activities: Execute full-cycle procurement processes, including sourcing, RFQ, negotiation, and shipping arrangements.
• Manage inventory: Review and purchase materials based on MRP, while maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Ensure timely deliveries: Collaborate closely with vendors and the supply chain planning team to meet production schedules and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate logistics: Liaise with logistics companies to arrange shipments and handle customs declarations.
• Maintain supplier relationships: Manage vendor performance to meet quality, delivery, and inventory control objectives.
• Handle documentation: Oversee purchasing activities documentation, including vendor code setup and database maintenance.
• Implement cost reduction: Execute strategies to optimize spending and improve efficiency.
• Analyze and report: Review bill of materials (BOM) and prepare timely weekly/monthly reports.

• Educational background: Diploma or degree holder in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience level: At least 2 years of relevant working experience or candidates with no prior experience and relevant education are welcomed to apply.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong communicator with excellent presentation abilities.
• Analytical mindset: Capable of interpreting data and making informed decisions.
• Tech-savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with SAP/MRP knowledge as an added advantage.

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Responsibilities:

• Processing brand updates on product assortment and pricelist.
• Inventory management & purchase orders.
• Promotion management.
• Update and review brands' monthly sales performance by door.
• Gather feedback from operations team on sales performance and propose action plan for internal review.
• Ensure records are kept up-to-date and accurate on latest changes.
• Products code creation.
• Run ad-hoc analysis and preparation of data for fact-based negotiation with brands.
• Conduct brand and market research as needed for specific projects.
• Support any other ad-hoc projects or tasks as may be required

Requirements:

• Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain/ Business Studies/ Administration/Management or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Able to work in a dynamic environment, adaptable to changes and can multitask
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of purchase order software platforms
• Good negotiation skills to liaise with suppliers

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for both CAPEX and OPEX to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals, conducting market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors for goods and services required for projects and day-to-day operations while supporting sourcing and procurement when required.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to expedite delivery, ensuring cross-functional coordination with operational and technical teams to achieve technical compliance on vendor proposals for both OPEX and CAPEX.
• Identify key categories and initiate agreements with key vendors and key sub-contractors for favorable pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable terms and conditions; evaluate vendor performance and recommend improvements when necessary.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely procurement of parts and services for plant machinery upkeep, developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Receive and review invoices from suppliers to verify accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and manage goods receipt notes.
• Collaborate with the finance department to process invoices for payment, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while monitoring and analyzing procurement costs to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, ensuring alignment among cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and internal policies in all procurement activities; stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement processes; attend and complete mandatory and recommended trainings as required.
• Generate and analyze reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and other relevant metrics, providing regular updates to management on the status of procurement activities and potential risks.

• 5 plus years of experience in procurement, planning and forecasting, tendering, inventory control, negotiation, sourcing, vendor development, logistics, supply chain, commercial, export/import, project management, reporting, etc.
• High levels of integrity, analytical skills, coordination, and being a team player.
• Proficiency in ERP and systems such as tendering, spend analytics, project management, and Microsoft Excel.
• Presentable, well organized, cooperative team member with good communication and management skills, with the ability to extract information from specifications and drawings.

Location: East

Salary Range: SGD 3000 to SGD 4500

• Executive

• Full-time

• Business Development
• Construction

• Able to manage independently tactical supplier ("advanced" non-critical suppliers).
• Supplier maintenance.
• Knows well current and short-term status and results are checked.
• From single sourcing to single and dual sourcing of commodities.
• Reviews invoicing, investigates and finds resolutions.
• Works under regular supervision of Sourcing Leads.
• Managing NPI's with Sourcing Leads.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance is preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry.

• Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently
• Excellent professional communication
• Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements
• Ensuring accountability
• Strong planning and alignment skills
• Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes
• Stakeholder management
• Customer focus
• Persuasion skills
• Collaboration; team player orientation
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Resilience
• Time / priority management skill

We are seeking a Buyer to join our Olam Agri’s non-commodity procurement team, focusing on the business services category and support various initiatives, e.g. Procurement processes and Digitalization within the Business services category in central functions & Business.

As a Buyer/Contract Management, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement process, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings initiatives. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to develop their procurement skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies for business services category.

· Conduct market research, analyze data, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

· Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and day to day issue resolution.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop/innovate procurement solutions.

· Support the development of RFx documents, evaluate supplier responses, and participate in supplier selection processes in the Procurement software and offline.

· Maintain accurate records and reports, including supplier performance data and procurement metrics.

· Creation of purchase orders in SAP & Procurement software

· Procurement policies and SOPs: Support gap analysis, development, alignment and implementation of Global and Regional policies

· Support the development, roll-out and adoption of Procurement software and tools

Skills and Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge:

• 8 - 10 years ofexperience in procurement, purchasing, or a related field
• Experience with Business Services category, including categories such as office/facility management, IT, Insurance, professional services (consulting, agencies, legal firms, HR services, Travel and MICE)
• Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations
• Understanding of contract management and supplier relationship management principles

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experience with PowerBI beneficial
• Proficient in SAP MM module including vendor set-up, PO creation, etc
• Experience with procurement software, such as e-sourcing platforms, contract management systems and spend analysis tools
• Data analysis and reporting skills, with ability to interpret and present complex data

Soft Skills:

• Time management and organizational skills, prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, identify opportunities and drive process improvements
• Adaptability and flexibility, with ability to respond to changing business requirements and priorities
• Work autonomously and as part of a team across different regions and cultures

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement activities including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner. The role ensures that all purchases meet the company’s quality, cost, delivery, and compliance requirements, and supports the overall procurement process in alignment with company policies and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Execution
• Manage the full procurement cycle including RFQ, quotation analysis, supplier selection, purchase order (PO) issuance, and delivery follow-up.
• Source materials, equipment, and services in line with project or operational requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to support project schedules and internal operations.
• Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain qualified suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve best value.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any supply issues or delays.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Prepare and maintain accurate procurement documentation including RFQs, bid evaluations, POs, contracts, and supplier records.
• Ensure all procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, contractual obligations, and legal requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary procurement documentation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance, logistics) to clarify specifications and delivery requirements.
• Support project teams in meeting material and service needs efficiently.
• Escalate procurement risks or bottlenecks to the Procurement Manager when necessary.
• Cost & Process Improvement
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and volume leverage.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and systems.
• Participate in procurement digitalization or automation initiatives as required.

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Job Summary

Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.

• Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
• Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

• Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
• Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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