Assistant Purchaser

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an Assistant Purchasing Executive to source raw materials, packaging, equipment, and other operational supplies from approved requests.

You will manage supplier relationships, evaluate bids, negotiate terms, issue purchase orders, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of purchasing experience.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and safety-sensitive environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, equipment, spare parts, and other operational supplies based on approved purchase requests
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, suitable payment terms, quality, and timely delivery
• Prepare, issue, and follow up on purchase orders
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Ensure purchased materials meet the required technical, quality, and safety specifications
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery delays, non-conformities, shortages, and quality concerns
• Maintain proper purchasing records, quotations, purchase orders, and contracts
• Conduct periodic supplier evaluations and maintain the approved supplier list
• Monitor market pricing, lead times, and potential supply risks

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

Time management

Detail-oriented

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

bout the role

The Assistant Purchasing Executive is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and equipment, spare parts, and operational supplies. This role requires managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, equipment, spare parts, and other operational supplies based on approved purchase requests
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, suitable payment terms, quality, and timely delivery
• Prepare, issue, and follow up on purchase orders
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Ensure purchased materials meet the required technical, quality, and safety specifications
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery delays, non-conformities, shortages, and quality concerns
• Maintain proper purchasing records, quotations, purchase orders, and contracts
• Conduct periodic supplier evaluations and maintain the approved supplier list
• Monitor market pricing, lead times, and potential supply risks

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of purchasing experience
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills
• Ability to priorities tasks in a fast-paced and safety-sensitive environment
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized