Buyer / Snr Buyer

Kinergy Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Executive to manage purchasing activities for Commercial and Build-to-Print parts. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely orders, and monitoring performance against KPIs. Ideal candidates should possess a diploma in a technical area and have strong problem-solving and negotiation skills. This position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Diploma holder in a relevant technical area.
• Strong problem-solving skills necessary for resolving supplier issues.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Direct purchasing activities for Commercial and Build-to-Print parts.
• Ensure timely conversion of purchase requisitions to orders.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs for cost and delivery.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier sourcing

Education

Diploma in technical area

Job description

Requirements

• Dip holder (technical area)
• Problem solving skills
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers, sourcing new suppliers

Responsibilities

• Direct purchasing activities for Commercial and Build-to-Print parts
• Timely conversion of Purchase Requisitions to Purchase orders
• Follow up with suppliers on Purchase orders confirmation and to expedite delivery to meet to production need date
• Proactively communicate with internal customers on any potential delays to production start date
• Drive cost and lead-time reduction
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure alignment with KPI (Cost & Delivery)
• Action on Non-Conforming parts disposition and work with suppliers on replacement/rework
• Coordinate and communicate Engineering Change Order implementation effectively to avoid/minimize any E&O exposure
• Source alternate parts or suppliers for new and existing projects
• Source and negotiate to obtain competitive quotes for new items or project RFQ
• Analyze quotes and make recommendation to BDG on supplier selection
• Prepare and submit Cost Change Request form (CCRF) to finance for pricing update in LN system
• Updating of source list in LN system