Working location: 6 Tampines Industrial Avenue 5 Singapore 528760
Work Schedule
Buyer 1
- Monday till Friday: 8:30AM to 5:30PM
- Work Arrangement: Office-based
Buyer 2
Thursday till Monday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Work Arrangement
o Office-based: Monday, Thursday and Friday
o Work From Home (WFH): Saturday and Sunday
o Occasional office attendance may be required on weekends or other days based on operational requirements.
- Successful candidates are required to undergo a 3-month training programme from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the office before transitioning to the permanent shift schedule.
The Buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities, supporting material planning and inventory management, coordinating with suppliers and logistics providers and ensuring timely material availability to support business and production requirements.
Key Area Responsibilities
- Execute end-to-end purchasing activities, including sourcing, request for quotation(RFQ), supplier negotiation, purchase order issuance, shipment arrangement, and delivery follow-up.
- Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs and procure materials, components, and equipment to support production and business requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and expedite material deliveries to ensure timely fulfilment of production schedules, quality standards, and inventory objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders to ensure material availability and achieve operational and customer service targets.
- Manage inventory levels and execute stocking policies established by management to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with logistics service providers on shipment arrangements, shipment tracking, and customs declarations.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation, including vendor setup, purchasing database maintenance, and submission of purchasing documents to Finance.
- Manage Return Material Authorisation (RMA) and non-conforming material (NCM/NCT)activities with suppliers.
- Support cost reduction, process improvement, and procurement efficiency initiatives.
- Analyse Bills of Materials (BOM) to support purchasing, planning, and inventory management activities.
- Prepare and maintain timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports.
- Prioritise workload based on business and operational requirements and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems will be an advantage.