Singapore - Offshore Procurement Specialist

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape, 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 250 proprietary offices across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 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.

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration:  6 months

Job Purpose: The purpose of this pivotal role is to support the procurement and sourcing activities for our growing Procurement Services Offshore sector. Primarily focused on the Asia Pacific region but supporting the global business, the role includes supporting and implementing the Procurement Services strategy for the region, executing operational purchasing activities, ensuring on time deliveries and maintaining a compliant vendor network.

Key Accountabilities :

• Source and manage operational procurement -provisions, consumables, spares, equipment and services to support the offshore sector in the region and beyond where required 
  
• Work closely with Offshore, Logistics teams, Head of Procurement Services and APAC team, to support and implement the Procurement Services strategy.
•  Evaluate commercial quotes / bids
• Negotiate and ensure competitive vendor rates and a compliant and fit for purpose vendors network.
• Issuance of purchase order and liaison of delivery to meet project timelines.
• Assist to manage and mitigate risk assessment for both supplier base and procurement supply chain.
• Maintain and update approved vendor records.
• Assist in invoices checking / Goods receipt & administrative duties.
• Prepare procurement reports and analysis for management review.
• Ensure assigned objectives and KPI’s are achieved, and a consistently high level of service is delivered to internal stakeholders and Inchcape customers.
• Ensure procurement compliance throughout the organisation and global supply chain.
• Ensure consistent and effective supply chain risk management across the region, including logging and resolving vendor issues, service failures, etc.
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Educate vendors on the Inchcape business and the Company’s requirements, policies and terms and conditions.
• Provide stakeholders with relevant vendor pricing information for global and local commercial tenders.
• Any other duties as required by the Chief Procurement Officer or Regional CEO.
  

Competency Requirement :

Direct 

Ethics & Integrity
Organisational Commitment
Customer Focus
Health & Safety Compliance

Key

Planning and Delivery

Adaptability and Change

Analytical Thinking

Influencing

Innovative

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Inter-cultural competence

Management 

Business Acumen

Connecting Business, Strategy & Geography

Decision Making

Establish Focus

Leadership

Managing Change

Shares the Vision

Managing Performance

Knowlesge, Experience and Skills

Essential 

• Open attitude to learning
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter and an innovative mindset
• Strong ethical values and compliance
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Desirable

• Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team Player
• Self-starter and an innovative mindset
• Ability to multi task and work under minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines

Education and Proffesional qualification

Essential 

• Educated to degree or equivalent level in Engineering/Marine Offshore or related discipline

Desirable

• MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification

Other requirements

Essential

• 
  Eligibility to work in the relevant office location
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• High personal standards
• Team player
• Empathy
• Diplomacy
• Moral courage
• Desire for excellence
• Ability to manage stress and multi-task

QHSSE – Health, Safety, Security and Environment (Mandatory requirements)

• Championing appropriate health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) risk assessments becomes part of the company culture.
• Accountable for the implementation and monitoring of actions that mitigate risk and enhance controls/processes, to ensure that QHSSE of all Inchcape Stakeholders are known and staff/suppliers/crew feel empowered and accountable for their own safety.
• Ensure full compliance with, and implementation of, the Inchcape QHSSE Management System
• Ensure that appropriate resources are allocated to control QHSSE risk
• Accountable for ensuring that clear, appropriate and timely communication channels are put in place to report and manage QHSSE risk
  
  

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 centre 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:
 
•    A retirement savings plan
•    Life assurance
•    Holiday
•    Competitive salary
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Career development and progression opportunities
•    Values Award celebration events

Plus, much more!

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!

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Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.

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