Temporary Buyer (12pm - 8pm)

Procurement Specialist - 12-Month Contract
Working Hours: 12pm-8pm (37.5 hrs/week)
Location: Hybrid (1 day WFH/week after initial 2-month training period)
Training Schedule: First month - 9am-5pm (standard hours)

About the Role:
As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the end-to-end purchasing process to ensure a consistent and cost-effective supply of materials and services. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance, manage risks, and drive efficiencies across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies, local SOPs, and legal regulations

• Purchase qualified materials/services at competitive prices

• Meet cost, quality, and delivery targets

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities

• Participate in sourcing and contract negotiations

• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure supply continuity

• Escalate critical supply issues when necessary

• Evaluate and manage supplier performance

• Conduct Supplier Business Reviews and monitor KPIs/SLAs

• Collaborate with operations to forecast and manage demand

• Analyse usage trends, resolve abnormalities, and mitigate risks

• Develop alternative supply sources as needed

• Support commodity management including market analysis and pricing

About You:

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

• Analytical with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Adaptable, with a proactive approach to changing priorities

• Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Sound judgement and business acumen

• Experience in project management is an advantage