Buyer

Cariflex PTE Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Cariflex PTE Ltd in Singapore is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and supplier evaluations for plant materials, chemicals, MRO parts, and services. You will align activities with the Purchasing Manager and ensure compliance with internal policies.

The role requires 1–4 years in procurement, familiarity with SAP MM, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with Operations, Finance, and HR.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• End-to-end sourcing, tender processes, and bid evaluations for plant materials, chemicals, MRO spare parts, non-trade consumables, and service contracts
• 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 in line with procurement policies
• Screen new suppliers, maintain AVL per ISO/safety standards, evaluate vendor performance, and resolve disputes
• Ensure correct receipt of materials and timely availability to internal customers
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, Singapore customs/trade regulations, and Safety (EHS) guidelines
• Manage relationships with key service providers, raw material suppliers, and cross-functional teams

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline

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)

• 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)

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus