Start your career as a Procurement Executive at Vopak and be responsible for the end to end Procurement Process, from prequalification to sourcing, selection, negotiation and evaluation of vendors. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Procurement Executive at Vopak.
What will you do as a Procurement Executive?
As a Procurement Executive, you will be responsible for vetting and ensuring commercial terms & conditions are in compliance with Vopak’s standards, identifying opportunities for continuous process improvements to drive cost savings as well as tracking and consolidating internal spend.
What do we offer you?
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A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses
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Various growth opportunities
What do we expect from you as a Procurement Executive?
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Degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering or related studies
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At least 5 years of relevant Buyer’s scope, Contract Management, Supply Management and Negotiation, preferably in a similar industry, and at least 3 years’ experience in procurement, sales, business development, project management, plant operations, or product supply
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Strong commercial awareness and experience of Contract Law
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Proven experience in contract negotiations & vendor management
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Strong negotiation and communication skills
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Analytical and decisive with high initiative
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A quick-learner, a good team player as well as possess the aptitude to work well independently
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Proficient in MS Office application and ERP system
Your core responsibilities are:
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Prequalification, sourcing, selection, negotiation and evaluation of vendors for best purchase price while maintaining the highest level of quality, reliability and service
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Originate, negotiate, finalize and maintain category contracts and agreements and ensure that vendor contracts are managed in line with the specifications of the Procurement Policies and principles, in order to develop sustainable partnerships with vendors
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Ensure users obtain the best value in pricing, service quality, technology, delivery and safety competency
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Regular vendor evaluation, vendor scorecard management and audits
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Responsible for Buyer’s scope and Oracle Cloud System (OCS) key user
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Vet commercial terms and conditions (T&Cs)
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Ensure T&C are favorable and in compliance with Vopak standards and policies
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Identify opportunities for cost reduction to reduce total cost of ownership for all related Opex and Capex spend
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Involvement in continuous improvement to improve Procurement Process, Department’s Competence and Information Management
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Implement category strategies to drive cost savings, growth and minimizing supply chain risk
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Lead in coordination and implementation of all related sustaining, improvement and SHE related Capex projects
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Consolidate and Manage internal spend and vendor base
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Understand sourcing requirements, develop strategy and plan for category spend and vendor base
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Manage percentage savings for identified Influenceable Opex spend, for all related sustaining, improvement and Capex spend
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Manage increase in spend influence and spend under framework contract
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Ensure consolidation and reporting of such spend and potential savings for management reporting
Want to start as a Procurement Executive at Vopak?
We are interested in learning more about you. To send your application, click the 'apply' button. For more information about the vacancy, please email [email protected]
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This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.
