Senior Procurement Specialist (Trade)

About the role

Dynamic Advanced Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead the sourcing of trade goods for its diverse portfolio across healthcare, pharmaceutical, construction chemicals and agriculture. The role focuses on identifying reliable overseas and local suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suitable overseas and local suppliers/manufacturers for trade goods.
• Conduct cost comparisons following company SOPs and negotiate to achieve competitive pricing and favourable commercial terms.
• Drive sourcing activities to meet cost‑saving, quality, reliability and supply continuity objectives.
• Review and vet international supply contracts, including pricing, payment, delivery and other commercial conditions.
• Maintain the approved overseas supplier/vendor list and monitor supplier performance with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to agree on samples, specifications, quality and technical requirements before contract confirmation.
• Assess supplier capabilities and country‑of‑origin risks such as potential disruption, quality or commercial issues.
• Recommend suppliers based on overall value, quality, reliability, risk and competitiveness.
• Hand over selected supplier details, contracts and trade terms to the requesting business unit and supply chain team for purchase order processing and customs clearance.
• Provide supplier‑side clarification to the supply chain team on trade terms and contractual matters when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in procurement/sourcing, preferably with overseas trade goods.
• Demonstrated experience in international sourcing, commercial negotiation and contract review.
• Understanding of international trade payment methods, foreign‑exchange exposure and related commercial risks.
• Fluent written and spoken English for communication with overseas suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and cross‑cultural communication skills when dealing with overseas partners.