Buyer

Rand Technology, LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology supplier in Singapore is seeking a Buyer responsible for sourcing, verifying, and purchasing electronic components. The role includes developing supplier relationships, conducting market analysis, and managing purchase orders. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in purchasing electronic components. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills in English are essential. This role may require overtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in purchasing electronic components and commodities preferred.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with a supply chain or marketing related degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electronic components based on project needs.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and conduct market analysis.
• Place purchase orders and manage order expediting.
• Assist in the development of procurement strategies.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement experience

Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Ability to communicate clearly in English

Experience outsourcing new vendors

Problem-solving skills

Education

Supply chain or marketing related degree

Job description

The Buyer-Singapore is responsible for sourcing, verifying, and purchasing electronic components based on order details or project needs. This person will contribute to supply chain strategizing and ensure that project/order objectives are met. Work closely with supervisor and sales team to activate more business opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Sourcing and procurement; experience required in purchasing electronic components and commodities (memory/storage/CPU).
• Identification and qualification of potential suppliers.
• Identification of qualified materials using online, internal and external sources.
• Relationship development and management of new and existing suppliers.
• Market analysis of commodity trends, costs, and target customers.
• Purchase order placement, management and order expediting.
• Assists in the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Meet objectives and KPIs as directed.
• Special projects as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, write correspondence, and communicate with all members of the organizations, customers, and vendors (internal and external) in a clear, easily understood manner in English
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; ability to perform intermediate level mathematics such as calculating discounts, percentages, budgets, etc.
• Experience outsourcing new vendors overseas
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work under pressure and effectively manage stress
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately and professionally to customers, colleagues, or direct reports in situations of conflict
• Goal-oriented, ambitious, extremely motivated
• Flexibility – overtime may be required evenings and weekends

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in purchasing electronic components and commodities (memory/storage/CPU) in a tactical and/or strategic capacity preferred
• (Candidates possessing a supply chain or marketing related degree may be considered without direct experience in electronics commodities)
• Demonstrated experience sourcing short and long-term requirements in a fast-paced changing environment preferred