Procurement Assistant

About the Company:

Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and Holland, and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer's hands as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.

About the role:

Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual passionate about demand planning, purchasing, and supply chain management We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to join our dynamic team in our Singapore Headquarter and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our inventory and shipping processes across Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. If you have no experience but have a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn, you already tick the main boxes and we would like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Planning & Purchasing:

• Administer orders, contracts, and shipping documents to ensure accurate delivery of goods to their destinations on time.
• Communicate inventory issues or price change requests to the procurement manager in a timely manner.
• Report any anomalies, such as supplier issues, vessel booking delays, or unexpected stock movement.
• Coordinate with suppliers and shipping agents to ensure smooth shipments and timely issue resolution.
• Monitor and replenish inventory levels for regional warehouses (Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, and assigned markets).
• Analyse weekly inventory reports and take proactive steps to address short stock or overstock situations.
• Create and analyse procurement data reports as required by the procurement manager when needed.

About You:

You are someone with:

• Strong English proficiency in both writing and speaking, enabling clear communication with global stakeholders.
• Familiar with incoterm
• Strong computer skills will be a plus.
• Ability to multitask, highly organise and able to meet deadline
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We are expanding our team and looking for 3 talented individuals to join our Procurement Team.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.