Buyer for OEM

RRecruiter; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RRecruiter in Singapore seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead data-driven sourcing and supplier-management initiatives. You will automate reports, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure on-time delivery through effective supplier performance management.

The role requires ERP proficiency, strategic sourcing skills, and strong analytical capabilities to optimize costs and terms across the sourcing cycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, procurement, and strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), including material planning parameters.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Office, particularly Power Automate, Power BI, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of supply/demand planning, inventory management, and procurement cost impact.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage the full sourcing cycle.
• Knowledge of metal commodity pricing is an advantage.
• Understanding of machining and secondary processes such as heat treatment, coating, and welding is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate procurement reports and data analytics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Act as the key Supply Chain representative for projects, coordinating procurement activities and ensuring on-time delivery.
• ManagePO creation and changes, including subcontracting and outside services, while monitoring supplier OTIF performance.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers on delivery, performance, and commercial compliance.
• Work with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to resolve WO/PO discrepancies and ensure system and financial accuracy.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through supplier engagement and proactive procurement planning.
• Develop sourcing strategies focused on cost efficiency, commercial terms, and inflation management.
• Establish supply agreements and drive improvements in cost, lead time, terms, and supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions for key and critical suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and governance requirements.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate material, supplier, pricing, and expenditure databases.
• Support material reviews, elevate supply issues, and drive assigned KPIs and performance improvements.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analytics

Vendor management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power Automate

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and automate procurement reports and data analytics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Act as the key Supply Chain representative for projects, coordinating procurement activities and ensuring on-time delivery.

• ManagePO creation and changes, including subcontracting and outside services, while monitoring supplier OTIF performance.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers on delivery, performance, and commercial compliance.

• Work with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to resolve WO/PO discrepancies and ensure system and financial accuracy.

• Identify and mitigate supply risks through supplier engagement and proactive procurement planning.

• Develop sourcing strategies focused on cost efficiency, commercial terms, and inflation management.

• Establish supply agreements and drive improvements in cost, lead time, terms, and supplier performance.

• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions for key and critical suppliers.

• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and governance requirements.

• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure on-time delivery performance.

• Maintain accurate material, supplier, pricing, and expenditure databases.

• Support material reviews, elevate supply issues, and drive assigned KPIs and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, procurement, and strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years of ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), including material planning parameters.

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Office, particularly Power Automate, Power BI, and Excel.

• Strong knowledge of supply/demand planning, inventory management, and procurement cost impact.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage the full sourcing cycle.

• Knowledge of metal commodity pricing is an advantage.

• Understanding of machining and secondary processes such as heat treatment, coating, and welding is an advantage.