Buyer (Junior)

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Buyer to support direct material coverage for HDD and Systems. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers to manage purchase orders and inventory, ensuring timely and accurate product builds. You will leverage your analytical skills and proficiency in tools like SAP and Microsoft Office to drive improvements and maintain effective communication across teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in the data storage sector, contributing to exciting projects that shape the future of data management.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in Purchasing, process improvements, or data analysis.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to obtain quotes and release Purchase Orders.
• Manage min/max report from SAP and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with teams to stay updated on hardware/software requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Smartsheet

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

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Buyer (Junior)

Location: Shugart, SG

Posting Date: Mar 26, 2025

Job ID: 11885

About our group:

The team is dedicated to supporting all aspects of direct material coverage for HDD and Systems on top of New Product Development. They play a crucial role in ensuring that all advanced and new product development initiatives in US Design Centers and Asia factories are fully supported. This involves meticulous planning and coordination to guarantee that all builds are completed on time and in full.

About the role - you will:

• Work with suppliers to obtain quotes and release Purchase Orders (PO’s) for minimum/maximum (min/max) & mechanical components.
• Manage min/max report from SAP.
• Liaise with suppliers to expedite material as needed.
• Work with shipping & receiving on inbound and outbound shipments.
• Work with storeroom clerks to ensure inventory is accurate and inventory pulled as needed for product builds.
• Summarize demand from configuration plans and create supply/demand summaries.
• Communicate to management & teams on material status.
• Drive gap resolution as needed with supplier engineering, design engineering and commodity management.
• Collaborate with customer management, application, marketing, product management, and customers to stay up to date on hardware/software requirements and test plans.

About you:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, Smartsheet.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Must be self-motivated, quick learner and foster an enjoyable and productive work environment.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge and development/test experience in storage technologies in Flash, RAID and storage specifications.
• 0-2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Purchasing, process improvements or data analysis.

About Us:

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!