Assistant Manager, Purchasing

1 month ago


Singapur, Singapore Inchcape Full time

SG - Used Vehicles 

Work Location7 Chang Charn Rd, Singapore 1596367 

Work Schedule : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday - Friday), occasionally on weekends job

Job Responsibilities

You will be reporting directly to the Manager of Purchasing & Wholesale (Value Chain), responsible for the overall success of the pre-owned car business in the market in terms of sales performance and market share growth.

Manage Used Vehicle Inventory: Oversee both retail and wholesale inventory of used vehicles, including open market sourcing, reconditioning, and pricing.

Valuation Process: Ensure that every valuation of used car purchases is align with the company's best interests.

Dealer Management: Manage relationships with a panel of dealers to stay informed about buying trends and prices, thereby mitigating future risks.

Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate the performance of Procurement Executives, focusing on metrics such as new car trade-in penetration, gross profit per unit (GPU), retail purchases, and incentives.

Budget Management: Ensure that refurbishment costs are controlled within budgetary constraints and comply with retail standards.

Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement pricing strategies for retail vehicles, continuously monitoring market prices to facilitate quick stock turnover.

Manage Company Fleet: Oversee the management of company fleet vehicles, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and budgetary constraints.

Collaboration with Marketing: Work closely with the marketing team on open market strategy and campaigns.

Project Management: Lead the launch of new projects and initiatives, including export and AI valuation projects, to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Drive business outcomes through strong stakeholder management of both internal and external stakeholders through leadership and influencing skills.

You will also be assigned functional related ad-hoc projects and duties from time to time, and you will collaborate with inter-depts to ensure targets / objectives are met.

Job requirements

Minimum 5 years of Sales & automotive experience.

Minimum diploma qualifications and above.

Stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Possess leadership skills to lead, motivate and manage the procurement team.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail. Positive approach towards problem solving.

Proactive, engaging, goal focused, dependability, strong leadership, accountability.

A team player who takes ownership of his/her actions and anticipate the future to lead the teams to meet company’s objectives.

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 20,000 talented people foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, championing a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, dedicated to shaping a successful and sustainable future for the industry.

Here, you will unlock your full potential with career opportunities and learning experiences. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, ground-breaking innovation, and forward-thinking colleagues. If you are highly driven with a can-do attitude, and you bring out the best in yourself and others, then join us to power new futures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.



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