Buyer

AEM Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist with expertise in supply chain management. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing and be proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office. The role involves raising Purchase Orders, ensuring timely deliveries, and collaborating with various teams for efficient procurement support. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, be self-motivated, and have excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is required.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing purchasing experience is necessary.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP, especially in MRP.

Responsibilities

• Raise open Purchase Orders and chase deliveries to ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Collaborate with various teams to provide procurement support.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve supply discrepancies.

Skills

SAP MM module proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Supply chain management knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise open Purchase Orders (POs), chase and expedite deliveries, ensuring materials are received on time to avoid production delays.

• Proficient in SAP MM module for end-to-end purchasing functions, including PO creation, tracking, goods receipt monitoring, and vendor record maintenance.

• Work within Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to align procurement with production schedules and inventory control.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external legal/regulatory requirements; maintain accurate transaction records.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, and Logistics teams to understand requirements and provide timely procurement support.

• Proactively prevent stockouts and mitigate supply risks to ensure production continuity.

• Maintain strong supplier relationships to expedite ETAs, resolve supply discrepancies, and support supplier performance improvement.

• Generate purchasing reports, analyze data, and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field with at least 3 years of manufacturing purchasing experience.

• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP, especially MRP.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Aggressive in follow‑ups and problem‑solving to minimize lead times and maintain vendor performance.

• Self‑motivated team player who performs well under pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.