Assistant Buyer - Manufacturing - Hybrid Weekend Schedule - East

Talentvis Singapore Pte Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial training

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Talentvis Singapore Pte Ltd. is seeking a procurement-minded individual to join the manufacturing purchasing team.

You'll coordinate purchasing activities to ensure timely material arrivals, request quotes, and prep purchase orders, while flagging shortages and expediting deliveries to keep production on track. The role requires a degree in a related field and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, with strong Excel and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working independently and following up on multiple orders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems would be an advantage.
• Able to commit to the initial weekday training and subsequent Thursday-to-Monday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure materials arrive when needed.
• Request quotations, follow up with suppliers and prepare purchase orders.
• Review material requirements and flag potential shortages or delivery concerns.
• Monitor order status and expedite urgent deliveries to support production.
• Work with planning, logistics and internal teams on material and shipment requirements.
• Help maintain inventory records and review Bills of Materials to support purchasing activities.
• Coordinate supplier returns, rejected materials and replacement deliveries.
• Keep supplier details, purchasing documents and order records accurate and up to date.
• Prepare routine reports and support improvements to purchasing workflows.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in SCM or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

Looking for a purchasing role with weekday time off and a hybrid work arrangement? Join a manufacturing procurement team and gain exposure to purchasing, material planning and supplier coordination.

This opportunity suits someone who enjoys keeping things organised, following through on deliveries and solving day-to-day supply challenges.

Working Arrangement

• Working days: Thursday to Monday, 7am-3pm
• Scheduled days off: Tuesday and Wednesday
• Office-based: Monday, Thursday and Friday
• Work from home: Saturday and Sunday
• Occasional office attendance on weekends or other days may be required to meet operational needs.
• Initial training: 3 months in the office, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm, before moving to the regular schedule.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure materials arrive when needed.
• Request quotations, follow up with suppliers and prepare purchase orders.
• Review material requirements and flag potential shortages or delivery concerns.
• Monitor order status and expedite urgent deliveries to support production.
• Work with planning, logistics and internal teams on material and shipment requirements.
• Help maintain inventory records and review Bills of Materials to support purchasing activities.
• Coordinate supplier returns, rejected materials and replacement deliveries.
• Keep supplier details, purchasing documents and order records accurate and up to date.
• Prepare routine reports and support improvements to purchasing workflows.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working independently and following up on multiple orders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems would be an advantage.
• Able to commit to the initial weekday training and subsequent Thursday-to-Monday schedule.

Applicants who possess relevant experience for the above responsibilities are most welcome to apply. If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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