Accountabilities
The function is accountable in managing the following areas:
- Handle the complete procurement cycle for local purchases, and to a lesser extent, overseas purchases, by ensuring that all requirements are met in terms of timelines, value for money, quality, and specifications.
- Gather information from all prospective suppliers to provide a wide variety of options for sourcing of products and services and coordinate with other business groups to ensure wider industry access for sourcing of suppliers.
- Ensure all purchases are within the approved budget and aim to achieve cost saving targets.
- Thoroughly review the terms and conditions of purchase orders and all related contracts in conformance to company policy.
- Ensure compliance with the Procurement Process and Contract Review Process
- Ensure that the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption policies of the company are observed
- Strengthen supplier base and supplier business relationship, including forming partnerships with stores and cafs that can contribute to employee welfare.
- Comply with PEZA requirements on importation and farm-in/out of assets.
- Maintain record status of all purchase orders.
- Makes recommendations and assist with developing procurement policies and procedures.
- Manages and provides recommendations to improve the BMF Procurement Tool
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance, or related field
- 1-2 years general business experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
- Experience in Procurement or Purchasing field
- Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives