Inventory and Procurement Manager

Vet Hospital

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Inventory and Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team at our Veterinary Hospital. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient and effective management of our inventory and procurement processes, contributing to the overall success of our hospital operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Oversee the hospital's inventory, ensuring that supplies and materials are accurately tracked, stored, and replenished in a timely manner.
• Procurement: Manage the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing supplies and equipment essential for hospital operations.
• Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best pricing, quality, and service.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the inventory and procurement budget, ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines related to inventory and procurement for an Vet hospital.
• Reporting: Generate and analyze reports on inventory levels, usage, and procurement activities to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the veterinary and administrative teams to understand their needs and ensure timely availability of necessary supplies.
• Systems Management: Utilize and maintain the EzyVet hospital management software for inventory tracking and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• · Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in inventory and procurement management, preferably in a healthcare or veterinary setting.
• Experience with EzyVet hospital management software is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team in a supportive environment.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring operational excellence in an Vet hospital setting, we invite you to apply for the Inventory and Procurement Manager position. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience, particularly your familiarity with EzyVet software.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and experienced Inventory and Procurement Manager to our team!

Job Description: Inventory Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Inventory Assistant to join our dynamic team

at our Vet Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inventory

management and a preference will be given to those with experience using EzyVet, our

practice management software.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Maintain and manage inventory levels of medical supplies, medications, and other
• hospital materials.
•  Ensure accurate and timely updates to inventory records in EzyVet.
•  Assist with ordering and receiving stock, checking deliveries for accuracy and quality.
•  Organize and label stock to ensure efficient accessibility and rotation of items.
•  Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
•  Work closely with veterinary staff to forecast inventory needs and manage stock
• levels accordingly.
•  Help implement and maintain inventory management policies and procedures.
•  Prepare and submit inventory reports to hospital management.
• Qualifications
•  High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in veterinary technology or a
• related field is a plus.
•  Previous experience in inventory management, preferably in a veterinary or
• healthcare setting.
•  Proficiency with EzyVet or similar practice management software is highly preferred.
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
•  Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
•  Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed.
• Benefits
•  Competitive salary and benefits package.
•  Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team in a supportive
• environment.
•  Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team in a supportive environment.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

How to Apply:

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring operational excellence in

an Vet hospital setting, we invite you to apply for the Inventory and Procurement Manager

position. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and

experience, particularly your familiarity with EzyVet software.

POSSESS FORKLIFT LICENSE PREFERENCE.

• ABLE TO PERFORM PHYSICAL, HANDS-ON WAREHOUSE HAND TASKS AS ASSIGNED.

• BILINGUAL SPEAKING (FOR COMMUNICATION WITH COLLEAGUES)

•ASSIST IN HANDLING INDOOR PACKING ACTIVITIES.

• PICK UP GOODS & PLACE THEM IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS TO BE READY FOR COLLECTION OR DAILY DELIVERIES.

• ENSURE PACKING LISTS (OR PICKLISTS) ARE PROCESSED 100% ACCURATELY AND ON TIME FOR COLLECTION OR DELIVERY.

• ASSIST DELIVERY DRIVER TO CHECK & LOAD GOODS UNTO VAN OR TRUCK.

• STACKING INCOMING GOODS ONTO PALLETS AND TRANSPORTING THEM TO THE DESIGNATED SHELF LOCATION.

• REPACKING OF BLISTER PACKS, BUNDLE ND ETC.

• OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE SUPERIOR.

• Able to work independently

POSSESS FORKLIFT LICENSE PREFERENCE.

• ABLE TO PERFORM PHYSICAL, HANDS-ON WAREHOUSE HAND TASKS AS ASSIGNED.

• BILINGUAL SPEAKING (FOR COMMUNICATION WITH COLLEAGUES)

•ASSIST IN HANDLING INDOOR PACKING ACTIVITIES.

• PICK UP GOODS & PLACE THEM IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS TO BE READY FOR COLLECTION OR DAILY DELIVERIES.

• ENSURE PACKING LISTS (OR PICKLISTS) ARE PROCESSED 100% ACCURATELY AND ON TIME FOR COLLECTION OR DELIVERY.

• ASSIST DELIVERY DRIVER TO CHECK & LOAD GOODS UNTO VAN OR TRUCK.

• STACKING INCOMING GOODS ONTO PALLETS AND TRANSPORTING THEM TO THE DESIGNATED SHELF LOCATION.

• REPACKING OF BLISTER PACKS, BUNDLE ND ETC.

• OTHER DUTIES WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE SUPERIOR.

• Able to work independently

Ship's Store Purchaser / Vessel Store Purchaser

• Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall Ship's Store supplier management.
• Manage purchase requisitions/orders.
• Obtain quotes for various Vessel stores, spares, and services arrangement based on RFQ from vessels and vessel managers / operations teams.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance to the organisation’s purchasing guidelines and procedures.
• To establish framework agreements with suppliers and ensure relevant goods and services are purchased under such agreements whenever possible. Negotiate with suppliers to deliver best results for the company.
• Keep update of purchase order into company costing system;
• Make monthly purchase report;
• Update vender list of suppliers and subcontractors, build up and update direct contact with local and overseas makers;
• Build up and update data base of company production consumables, ship store supply and ship spares for quotation and purchase purpose;
• Prepare documents including delivery order and apply related permits for ship’s repairs at request;
• Assist for operations arrangement, such as coordination with ship’s agent, superintendent, sub-contractors and our repair team for daily operation if necessary;
• To conduct periodic vendors appraisals and price comparisons.
• Arrangement of servicing and services towards meeting Class requirements such as Class Annuals and other related services.
• Ensure that proper cost/benefits evaluations are made prior to bringing forward any recommendations.
• To oversee the entire purchasing documentation process and ensure quarterly cost reports are submitted.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are correctly matched to PO and DO. Ensure all invoices are checked and input of the relevant account codes on the invoices.
• Oversee and ensure that all invoices are approved by the relevant person and passed to accounts in a timely manner.
• Communication with clients for approvals incl. of checking and monitoring the status of various requisitions.
• Arrangement of freight to the vessel and ensuring spares /stores reach in time with regular follow-up.
• Provide suggestions and feedbacks for the improvement of the execution of tasks and working instructions.
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties and additional responsibilities as and when required.

Requirements and Experience: (Essential skills, qualifications, and experience)

• Must have experience in Marine Supply (Ship's Store Purchasing)
• Experience of a minimum of 2 years undertaking Ship's Store procurement requirements (IMPA Code)
• Having worked in the maritime and shipping industry, either with ship management companies or ship owners as a Purchaser.
• An understanding of the dynamics involved with purchasing requirements for vessels and their changing needs.
• Experience in managing logistics (delivery, supply chain) requirements for ship's stores
• Knowledge and experience of using purchasing systems for marine requirements.
• Ability to communicate timely, efficiently, and effectively.

We are looking for hardworking candidates with job scope as below

· Container stuffing/unstuffing

· Sort, organize and putaway inventory in proper locations (Rack/Shelf/Bulk Storage)

· Pick and Pack

· Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisor

· Update WMS and process documentation

· Operate material handling equipment such as forklift and reach truck

· Load & unload deliveries/collections from trucks

· Candidates with reach truck/forklift experience are preferred.

• Perform warehouse duties loading, unloading, stock taking, space allocation, picking of goods, quality control (QC), packing, labelling and sorting accordingly to SOP.
• Ensure warehouse safety tidiness, and cleanliness.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the supervisors
• 按照SOP执行仓库装卸、盘点、空间分配、拣选货物、质量控制（QC）、包装、贴标和分拣等职责。
• 确保仓库安全、整洁、清洁。
• 主管指派的任何其他临时职责。

Summary of Role:
The candidate in this role is responsible for planning the supply of spare/maintenance/consumable parts to maintain optimum inventory levels (consumables, spares, etc.) and ensure the efficient running of the center. His other roles are being ISO certified and working on End Users Certifications (EUC).

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Plan and schedule Spare parts requirements based on demand plan/material requirement requests from Fabs.
• Regularly review inventory levels for specific categorization of materials.
• Regular monitoring of critical materials to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Coordinate with warehouse/logistics to ensure accurate inventory levels and stock availability.
• Publish essential spare parts metrics/KPIs to management on a timely basis.
• Derive the material requirement plan based on the master production schedule to procure and source.
• Good Knowledge of Inventory management.
• Oversee the department R&M/Chemicals, etc. stores – upkeep with house-keepings, periodic cycle counts.
• Maintain the inventory database, ensuring timely and accurate recordings.
• In charge of day-in-day-out logistics operations.
• Coordinate with and on the movement of materials.
• Must work closely with operation teams on the center's logistic needs.
• Ensure to adhere to zero safety requirements.
• Work on continuous improvement program in logistics operations.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
• Providing day-to-day operations in FAB production material planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Planned and monitored production schedule in the high-mix, low-volume environment (HMLV).
• Collaborate across departments in the planning process to plan and purchase materials requirements and meet the production plan effectively.
• Follow through with the orders from the start till delivery and ensure that goods are delivered on time.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS) requirements and programs.
• Support ISO certification and across suppliers' EUC requirements
• Support internal audit program by conducting ISO9001/TS16949 audits, gap analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Research best practices and conduct benchmarking related to QMS processes, methods, and tools
• Based upon the overall Quality System performance, identify critical systems or processes where quality improvements are required, initiate projects or activities to analyze, evaluate and propose solutions to address the problem and improve performance

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in procurement, consulting, program management, and supply chain & inventory
• Direct experience in pricing and contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, business strategy, contract manufacturing/outsourcing, and continuous process improvement
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Develop and maintain collaborative business relationships with stakeholders and align ISO/EUC requirements for the program.
• Interact with all levels of the organization.
• Perform in a very fast-paced environment.

Summary of Role:
The candidate in this role is responsible for planning the supply of spare/maintenance/consumable parts to maintain optimum inventory levels (consumables, spares, etc.) and ensure the efficient running of the center. His other roles are being ISO certified and working on End Users Certifications (EUC).

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Plan and schedule Spare parts requirements based on demand plan/material requirement requests from Fabs.
• Regularly review inventory levels for specific categorization of materials.
• Regular monitoring of critical materials to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Coordinate with warehouse/logistics to ensure accurate inventory levels and stock availability.
• Publish essential spare parts metrics/KPIs to management on a timely basis.
• Derive the material requirement plan based on the master production schedule to procure and source.
• Good Knowledge of Inventory management.
• Oversee the department R&M/Chemicals, etc. stores – upkeep with house-keepings, periodic cycle counts.
• Maintain the inventory database, ensuring timely and accurate recordings.
• In charge of day-in-day-out logistics operations.
• Coordinate with and on the movement of materials.
• Must work closely with operation teams on the center's logistic needs.
• Ensure to adhere to zero safety requirements.
• Work on continuous improvement program in logistics operations.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
• Providing day-to-day operations in FAB production material planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Planned and monitored production schedule in the high-mix, low-volume environment (HMLV).
• Collaborate across departments in the planning process to plan and purchase materials requirements and meet the production plan effectively.
• Follow through with the orders from the start till delivery and ensure that goods are delivered on time.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS) requirements and programs.
• Support ISO certification and across suppliers' EUC requirements
• Support internal audit program by conducting ISO9001/TS16949 audits, gap analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Research best practices and conduct benchmarking related to QMS processes, methods, and tools
• Based upon the overall Quality System performance, identify critical systems or processes where quality improvements are required, initiate projects or activities to analyze, evaluate and propose solutions to address the problem and improve performance

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in procurement, consulting, program management, and supply chain & inventory
• Direct experience in pricing and contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, business strategy, contract manufacturing/outsourcing, and continuous process improvement
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Develop and maintain collaborative business relationships with stakeholders and align ISO/EUC requirements for the program.
• Interact with all levels of the organization.
• Perform in a very fast-paced environment.

Working hours: Monday to Friday , 9am to 6pm (Permenant position)

Location: North-East area

• Assist in the daily warehouse activities such as goods receiving, picking & packing, container loading & unloading, storing of goods, and compiling warehouse reports.
• Coordinate with the team on store movement, inventory control, and logistics.
• Maximize warehouse space utilization.
• Always adhering to warehouse safety practice to achieve a safe-working environment, including reviewing safety processes.
• Adopt good housekeeping. Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of warehouse to achieve well-organized working environment.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is kept in good order and conditions.
• Ensure stock accuracy.
• Manage cargo documentation process according to industry standards or sector requirements.
• Weekly cycle count.
• Quarterly stock take.
• Any other related tasks as assigned by the Management.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Central Procurement Office seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Business Partnering & Shared Services team. The successful candidate will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders and ensure the success of the team in delivering a full spectrum of procurement activities to meet the dynamic needs of the businesses in departments at NUS Bukit Timah Campus

Duties and Responsibilities

Relationship Management and User Support
• Manage relationships and communications between users and procurement
• Provide end-to-end support and guidance to users on procurement policy, procedures and system
• Primary point of contact between users and other specialist departments, e.g. Legal and Finance
• Conduct training programs for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, best practices and system

Procurement Planning and Category Management
• Conduct procurement planning
• Produce regular reporting of procurement performance and spend analysis
• Conduct analyses to identify potential consolidation opportunities to optimise procurement efficiencies
• Develop a sound supplier network, manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Drive strategic category management of assigned commodities in the General Goods and Services (GGS) category at university level

Procurement Operations
• Administer quotation and tender processes and review procurement documents
• Participate in the evaluation of bids and conduct negotiations, prepare recommendation reports, and facilitate the approval and award of bids in consultation with users
• Perform procurement transactions timely in NUS' procurement system, Ariba (i.e. publication, bid download, award, PO creation, goods receipt) to meet service levels
• Identify and implement procurement processes improvements to streamline workflows

Additional Responsibilities
• Any other duties assigned by the University and the Department

Qualifications

1. Recognized University degree
2. Minimum 5 years procurement experience familiar with tendering processes, bid evaluations, report writing and contract negotiation
3. Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills
4. Results oriented with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork
5. Experience as a change agent in an organisation
6. Proficient in SAP Ariba and Microsoft Office
7. Strong proficiency in written and spoken English for drafting tender specifications and facilitating effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers