Singapore - Assistant Procurement Manager

Who we are?

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Business Need / Purpose of Role

The purpose of this key role is to support the procurement and sourcing activities within one of the three Inchcape regions. Working closely with the Regional Procurement Manager, this person will take ownership for procurement and vendor management activities in selected countries in the APAC region and will work directly with multiple stakeholders. This key role is highly commercial, and the person will have direct interaction with customers, internal stakeholders, and senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the implementation of the regional procurement strategy and ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.

• Ensuring Group Procurement provides efficient and effective support to the regional business.
• Supporting the Regional Procurement Manager to ensure competitive vendor rates and a compliant and fit for purpose vendor network.
• Supporting the indirect procurement strategy to manage internal costs and spend governance.

• Lead negotiations in the allocated countries with partner agents and vendors across specific direct spend categories such as towage, pilotage, hotels, etc, and indirect when required.

• Providing stakeholders with relevant vendor pricing information for global and local commercial tenders.
• Ensuring assigned objectives and KPI’s are achieved, and a consistently high level of service is delivered to internal stakeholders and Inchcape customers.
• Driving innovation to facilitate efficiencies and to give Inchcape a leading position in the marketplace.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing Inchcape at external customer meetings.
• Ensuring procurement compliance throughout the organization and global supply chain.
• Ensure consistent and effective supply chain risk management across the region, including logging and resolving vendor issues, service failures, etc.

• To manage timely audits of key vendors and partner agents.
• Educate vendors on the Inchcape business and the Company’s requirements, policies and terms and conditions.

• Any other duties as required by the Regional Procurement Manager and CPO.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience of contract and supply chain risk management
• Experience of vendor auditing
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and customers across multiple countries and cultures
• Self-starter and an innovative mindset
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Strong ethical values and knowledge of supply chain governance and compliance
• Excellent written and spoken English

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience in a mid-management procurement role
• Experience in or exposure to the maritime industry
• Experience in managing a team
• Experience of leading complex tender processes

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the center of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

In return, we will offer you:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally as a minimum you will receive:

• Life assurance
• Healthcare
• Competitive salary
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days

Plus, much more!

Inchcape Shipping Services is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers.

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge, and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply to this advert!

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