Buyer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

KERRY CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a growing semiconductor manufacturing operation in Singapore.

You will source, evaluate and onboard suppliers, manage procurement, and negotiate commercial terms to support manufacturing. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of procurement experience, semiconductor exposure, a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience working with ERP systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and onboard suitable suppliers to support operational requirements.
• Manage procurement of goods and services, including pricing, commercial terms and delivery negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and monitor supplier performance.
• Analyze procurement costs, market trends and supplier competitiveness to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure materials and services are delivered on time.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, quality requirements and relevant regulations.
• Support other procurement and supply chain activities as required.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a growing semiconductor manufacturing operation in Singapore. This role will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, supplier management, commercial negotiations and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement to support manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and onboard suitable suppliers to support operational requirements.
• Manage procurement of goods and services, including pricing, commercial terms and delivery negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and monitor supplier performance.
• Analyze procurement costs, market trends and supplier competitiveness to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure materials and services are delivered on time.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, quality requirements and relevant regulations.
• Support other procurement and supply chain activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience working with ERP systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing semiconductor manufacturing environment in Singapore, working closely with operations and suppliers while playing a key role in building a competitive and reliable supply base.