Operations Specialist (Procurement)

Job Description

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 cafés 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

• 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