Operations Procurement Associate

### The Role You'll be the backbone of how we execute — making sure every order moves from brief confirmed to client's hands, correctly and on time. This is a hands-on role. You'll coordinate suppliers, track timelines, inspect quality, and solve problems as they come. ### What You'll Own: - Manage end-to-end order fulfillment — from supplier PO to delivery confirmation - Source and procure within client budget while protecting project margin - Negotiate unit pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve target cost - Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers — including regular visits and check-ins — to ensure priority service, better terms, and long-term reliability - Coordinate with logistics partners to manage delivery timelines, costs, and fulfillment accuracy - Conduct quality checks against client briefs before goods are dispatched - Track all active projects and flag risks before they become problems - Maintain and update SOPs across fulfillment, QC, and logistics processes - Keep supplier directory, product pricing, and costing records current and accurate - Communicate proactively with the team when timelines shift or issues arise ### What We Offer: - Performance incentive on top of basic salary - Hybrid arrangement after probation (1 day WFH weekly) - Fast track to Team Lead — we don't promote by tenure, we promote by how you think, how you own your work, and how quickly you raise the standard around you - You'll work directly with the founder ### Requirements: - 1–3 years of experience in operations, logistics, procurement, or a related field - Comfortable dealing with suppliers in Mandarin — China-facing sourcing is part of the role - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Proactive communicator — you give updates without being chased and flag risks before they become problems - Detail-oriented — you notice what's off before it becomes a delivery failure - Comfortable maintaining documentation, SOPs, and records with accuracy and consistency - Negotiation ability — confident enough to push for better pricing and terms with suppliers - Able to build rapport in person — supplier visits and relationship-building are part of this role - Fresh graduates are welcome — if you led teams, held leadership positions, or drove real outcomes during your university years, we want to hear from you.