Buyer

ILLUMINA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnological company in Singapore is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst responsible for reviewing and coordinating purchasing activities with various departments to ensure timely acquisition of inventory. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field, along with 0-3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain analytics. Essential skills required include strong analytical abilities and proficiency in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in supply chain analytics, procurement, or related field.
• Experience or coursework in supply chain modeling, demand forecasting, and process optimization.
• Ability to interpret supply chain data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase requisitions and supplier quote requests.
• Support procurement data input and integrity.
• Participate in maximizing procurement team's changes and part parameters.

Skills

Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate across functions

Understanding of supply chain best practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and supplier quote requests under general instruction.
• Support procurement business system data input and integrity.
• Participate in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.
• Assist with cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).
• Work in accordance with and may help improve cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.
• May interact with suppliers and QA to resolve a variety of quality issues.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field of study
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in supply chain analytics, procurement, or related field within Supply Chain
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret supply chain data and trends
• Experience or coursework in supply chain modeling, demand forecasting, inventory management, and process optimization
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI) and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to collaborate across functions (procurement, logistics, planning, and operations) to support supply chain initiatives
• Understanding of supply chain best practices and key performance indicators (KPIs)

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.