Job Opportunity in Singapore as a Purchasing Manager in P&G Company

P&G offers a job opportunity in Singapore as a purchasing manager. Procter & Gamble purchases is part of the supply chain function and has the unique responsibility for developing and executing the sourcing strategies for the company's multi-billion dollar goods and services needed to produce world class consumer products. As a purchases professional, your goal is to link the most appropriate supplier capabilities with the business needs and contribute to delivering the best shareholder return. Your everyday work will consist of technical, analytical, and commercial skills to source for P&G in Asia-Pacific. You will report to a senior purchasing manager in purchases. Purchases people are P&G's lifeline to the world of suppliers, translating the needs of the business in a way that enables, encourages, and invites the supply base to partner with the company in providing products and services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of the consumers. The company is looking for people with the intellectual capacity, creative intelligence and strategic insight to join company's team.

Eligibility:

You must have:

• Bachelor degree as minimum.
• From 0 to 4 yrs of purchasing experience in large FMCG companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and be able to regularly engage in discussions with senior management within P&G and the suppliers.
• Strong leadership skills to drive supplier negotiations, lead external discussions.
• The ability to interpret insights from data.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills across geographies.
• Ability to use external connections and regional/global networks to find opportunities that drive innovation.

Your Responsibilities:

You will be responsible of:

1. Analyzing market trends and supplier landscape.
2. Providing insights and recommendations to senior management and suppliers.
3. Spotting and exploiting emerging trends and technologies.
4. Uncovering business-building ideas and cost-saving opportunities.
5. Designing sourcing strategies that improves the value, availability and technology of the service.
6. Striking deals through negotiation or leading competitive bidding.
7. Building effective working relationships with suppliers.
8. Creating and capitalizing on new approaches such as e-marketplaces.
9. Participating as a critical member of a cross-functional team to deliver a project.

About P&G:

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, they’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. They’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

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