Buyer

Cariflex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Cariflex in Singapore seeks an experienced procurement professional to drive sourcing and supplier management. You will handle RFQs, bid evaluations, and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers while aligning with ISO/safety standards.

You will execute purchasing for BOM Direct and indirect materials, screen suppliers, and ensure timely receipt and compliance with internal policies. Collaboration with Operations, Finance, and HR is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• 1–4 years procurement experience in manufacturing, chemical, oil & gas, or engineering plant environments.
• Hands-on SAP MM experience for PR/PO, vendor line items, and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end sourcing, tender processes (RFQs/bidding), and bid evaluations for materials and services.
• Analyze spend and market data to negotiate pricing, discounts, payment terms, delivery schedules, and SLAs.
• Execute purchasing for BOM (Direct) and non-BOM (Indirect) materials and services per policy.
• Screen new suppliers, maintain AVL, evaluate vendor performance, resolve contract issues.
• Ensure correct receipt of materials and timely availability to internal customers.
• Ensure purchasing practices comply with internal policies, Singapore customs/trade regulations, and Safety (EHS) guidelines.
• Proactively manage relationships with service providers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP MM

Excel

Outlook

Word

PDF

Job description

• Conduct end-to-end sourcing, tender processes (RFQs/bidding), and bid evaluations for plant materials, chemicals, MRO spare parts, non-trade consumables, and service contracts in alignment with the Purchasing Manager.
• Analyze commercial data (spend, market rates) to negotiate optimal pricing, discounts, payment terms, delivery schedules, and SLAs, supporting final contract set-up and award recommendations.
• Execute purchasing processes for BOM (Direct) and non-BOM (Indirect) materials and services in strict compliance with company procurement policies.
• Screen new suppliers, maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) in accordance with ISO/safety standards, evaluate vendor performance, and resolve contract disputes, price amendments, or scope variations.
• Ensure correct receipt of materials through effective checking of items, tax classification in accordance with materials and legislation, and timely availability to internal customers.
• Ensure all purchasing practices strictly comply with internal procurement policies, Singapore customs/trade regulations, and Safety (EHS) guidelines.
• Proactively manages relationships with key service providers, raw material suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Commercial, HR).

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 4 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within manufacturing, chemical, oil & gas, or engineering plant environments (fresh graduates with relevant supply chain internship experience may be considered for junior entry).
• Hands-on experience or functional familiarity with SAP (MM module) for handling PR/PO execution, vendor line items, and inventory tracking.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive attitude toward expediting deliveries and keeping track of open POs.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word and PDF.
• Excellent communication skills to interface confidently with internal teams (Plant Operations, Warehouse, Finance) and external vendors.

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus