Procurement Assistant Manager

    Key Procurement Responsibilities:

·         Handle end-to-end procurement activities for both inventory and non-inventory items, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.

·         Review and analyze purchase requests from internal departments, ensuring clarity in specifications, technical standards, quality requirements, and quantities.

·         Source, evaluate, and propose suitable suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and service.

·         Conduct price negotiations and evaluate quotations to ensure competitive and value-driven procurement.

·         Prepare procurement plans including item specifications, delivery timelines, and supplier qualification.

·         Manage the full procurement process: request for quotation (RFQ), quotation comparison, negotiation, contract preparation, purchase order issuance, and follow-up.

·         Coordinate closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure proper understanding of technical specifications and delivery schedules.

·         Track and manage contract and PO performance, ensuring alignment with agreed terms.

·         Ensure procurement practices comply with internal policies, local regulations, and customs requirements.

Key Logistics Responsibilities:

·         Follow up on order status and manage logistics for import shipments, including booking forwarders and coordinating delivery schedules.

·         Review and verify shipping documents such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, etc.

·         Work with third-party logistics providers and customs agents to ensure smooth customs clearance.

·         Coordinate and monitor goods delivery to the warehouse or designated locations as planned.

Other task:

·         Lead, supervise, and support a team of 3 members to ensure smooth daily operations and achievement of department objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Confident in communication with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including data analysis and reporting), PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Solid experience in procurement and logistics operations.
• Candidates with experience in the laboratory, diagnostics, or healthcare industry will be preferred.