Procurement Assistant Manager

1. Procurement Planning & Purchasing Management

• Plan and execute purchasing activities based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, customer demand and business requirements.
• Review purchase order and replenishment recommendations to ensure appropriate order quantities and purchasing schedules.
• Monitor stock availability and identify potential stock shortages, overstock situations and slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate with internal departments to prioritise urgent orders and ensure timely replenishment of essential products.
• Monitor supplier lead times and follow up on outstanding orders to minimise supply disruptions.

2. Inventory Control & Performance Management

• Review slow-moving, non-moving and excess stock, and recommend appropriate actions to improve inventory turnover.
• Coordinate with the Finance, Warehouse and Sales teams to investigate stock discrepancies and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory holding costs without compromising customer service levels.
• Track procurement performance indicators, including service level, supplier delivery performance, stock availability and inventory turnover.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve operational productivity.

3. Team Support & Process Improvement

• Support the Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Director in implementing procurement strategies and operational improvements.
• Guide and support procurement team members in daily purchasing activities, supplier coordination and order follow-ups, where applicable.
• Review existing procurement workflows and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and accountability.
• Support the implementation and improvement of ERP systems, purchasing reports and inventory planning tools.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory planning or supply chain management.
• Experience in a trading, wholesale, distribution or retail environment will be an advantage.
• Experience managing local and overseas suppliers.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, demand planning and stock replenishment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in using ERP or inventory management systems is a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet operational deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.