Buyer (Manufacturing / Semiconductor Equipment)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD is seeking a Buyer in Singapore to join the Global Sourcing team. You will manage end-to-end purchasing activities, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery while controlling cost and inventory in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement or related field and at least 2 years of procurement experience, with PO management and MRP/ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, precision engineering or industrial equipment industries.
• Hands-on experience in purchase order management, supplier coordination and delivery expediting.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and material planning processes would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, independent and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including purchase order issuance, supplier coordination and delivery follow-ups to support manufacturing and aftermarket requirements.
• Review MRP reports and purchasing requirements to ensure timely procurement of materials and components.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery, addressing supply issues and expediting orders where necessary.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering and other internal stakeholders to ensure material availability and resolve purchasing-related issues.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by monitoring material requirements, stock availability and replenishment schedules.
• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, price negotiations and identification of alternative supply sources.
• Work closely with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives and improve supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Supplier coordination

Purchase order management

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Business

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is an established global manufacturer of semiconductor equipment, supporting customers across the semiconductor industry. They are currently seeking a Buyer to join their Global Sourcing team in Singapore. This role will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier performance and material availability to support manufacturing operations in a low-volume, high-mix environment. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining cost, quality and inventory requirements.

Work type: Full-time, Permanent
Work location: North-East region
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm
Basic salary + AWS + VB

The Job

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including purchase order issuance, supplier coordination and delivery follow-ups to support manufacturing and aftermarket requirements.


• Review MRP reports and purchasing requirements to ensure timely procurement of materials and components.


• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery, addressing supply issues and expediting orders where necessary.


• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering and other internal stakeholders to ensure material availability and resolve purchasing-related issues.


• Maintain optimal inventory levels by monitoring material requirements, stock availability and replenishment schedules.


• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, price negotiations and identification of alternative supply sources.


• Work closely with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives and improve supply chain efficiency.

The Talent

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or a related discipline.


• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, precision engineering or industrial equipment industries.


• Hands-on experience in purchase order management, supplier coordination and delivery expediting.


• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and material planning processes would be advantageous.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.


• Detail-oriented, independent and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency.