Senior Purchasing Executive

Who are Inchcape

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model, and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Contract type: 6 Months Contract

Location: Malaysia - Shah Alam

Main Purpose of Job:

The purpose of this pivotal role is to manage the procurement and sourcing activities for our growing Procurement Services sector. Primarily focused on the Asia Pacific region but supporting the global business, the role includes supporting and implementing the Procurement Services strategy for the region, executing operational purchasing activities, ensuring on time deliveries and maintaining a compliant vendor network.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with Offshore, Logistics teams, Head of Procurement Services, and APAC team, to support and implement the Procurement Services strategy.
• Lead sourcing and manage operational procurement and purchasing activities for Procurement Services business in the region, and beyond where required.
• Ensure competitive vendor rates, and a compliant and fit for purpose vendor network.
• Provide stakeholders with relevant vendor pricing information for global and local commercial tenders.
• Ensure assigned objectives and KPI's are achieved, and a consistently high level of service is delivered to internal stakeholders and Inchcape customers.
• Drive innovation to facilitate efficiencies and to give Inchcape a leading position in the marketplace.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in invoices checking / Goods receipt & administrative duties
• Ensure procurement compliance throughout the organisation and global supply chain.
• Ensure consistent and effective supply chain risk management across the region, including logging and resolving vendor issues, service failures, etc.
• Educate vendors on the Inchcape business and the Company's requirements, policies and terms and conditions.
• Any other duties as required by the Chief Procurement Officer or Regional CEO.

Competency Requirements : (Direct)

Ethics & Integrity

Organizational Commitment

Customer Focus

Health & Safety Compliance

Competency Requirements : (Key)

Planning and Delivery

Adaptability and Change

Analytical Thinking

Influencing

Innovative

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Inter-cultural competence

Management -

Business Acumen

Connecting Business, Strategy & Geography

Decision Making

Establish Focus

Leadership

Managing Change

Shares the Vision

Managing Performance

Knowledge, Experience and Skills : (Essential)

• Minimum 6 years previous experience in a maritime / offshore procurement role
• Experience of leading complex tender processes
• Knowledge and experience in freight forwarding activities
• Knowledge and experience of contract and supply chain activities and risk management
• Experience of vendor auditing and QHSSE knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and customers across multiple countries and cultures
• Self-starter and an innovative mindset
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and tight deadlines
• Strong ethical values and knowledge of supply chain governance and compliance
• Excellent written and spoken English

Knowledge, Experience and Skills : (Desirable)

• Government contracting experience.
• Experience in, or good understanding of, technical procurement
• Experience in or exposure to Offshore procurement activities /logistics and supply chain activities.
• Experience in providing procurement support for newbuild FPSO, FSU, and drilling rigs in Asia.
• Experience in large scale, complex, global service organisation.

Education and Professional Qualifications: (Essential)

• Educated to degree or equivalent level

Education and Professional Qualifications: (Desirable)

• MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification

Other Requirements : (Essential)

• Eligibility to work in the relevant office location
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• High personal standards
• Team player
• Empathy
• Diplomacy
• Moral courage
• Desire for excellence
• Ability to manage stress and multi-task

Why Inchcape Shipping Services

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards, we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

In return, we will offer you:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally, as a minimum, you will receive:

• Holiday
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events

Plus, much more!

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!

#ISSthebiggerpicture

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.