Manufacturing Buyer: Optimize Suppliers & Inventory

Yellow Ribbon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company, is seeking a Buyer to execute purchases of components and raw materials and to partner with the Global Procurement team to maintain supplier relationships and ensure timely supply.

You will collaborate with Quality Assurance, planners, and suppliers to schedule deliveries, issue purchase orders, negotiate prices, monitor supplier performance, and manage inventory with JIT/EOQ while upholding procurement policies.

Qualifications

• GCE A-level, Diploma or higher required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to independently resolve issues and drive performance metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Understanding of logistics terms and economic principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchases for components and raw materials with timely supplier engagement.
• Coordinate with suppliers to align deliveries with production orders and planners.
• Issue and verify Purchase Orders, authorize deviations when needed.
• Assist with supplier price negotiations.
• Work with Quality Assurance to address delivery/quality issues and manage returns (RGA).
• Assess supplier performance and contribute to the Supplier Score Card.
• Manage inventory using forecasts, adjust safety stock, implement JIT/EOQ.
• Negotiate supplier cancellation requests to reduce liabilities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and communicate them to Procurement.
• Adhere to Procurement Policy and EHS protocols.
• Allocate resources during shortages between subcontractors & Molex.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Issue resolution

Microsoft Excel

Outlook/Word

Education

GCE A-level or Diploma or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

Molex, a Koch company, is seeking a Buyer to execute purchases of components and raw materials and to partner with the Global Procurement team to maintain supplier relationships and ensure timely supply.

You will collaborate with Quality Assurance, planners, and suppliers to schedule deliveries, issue purchase orders, negotiate prices, monitor supplier performance, and manage inventory with JIT/EOQ while upholding procurement policies.