*New* Purchasing Officer | [MNC, East Region] - #HJZ

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Contract Buyer to support procurement and supply chain operations. The role focuses on hands-on purchasing for materials, supplies, and equipment, with emphasis on manufacturing and raw-material procurement.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and help drive cost-saving initiatives. The successful candidate will monitor inventory, maintain records, and coordinate timely replenishment while ensuring compliance with internal

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• Experience in vendor management and building supplier partnerships.
• Manufacturing and raw-material procurement experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotations, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment to prevent stockouts.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier performance data, and PO status, including aging and overdue orders.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive sourcing and supply-risk projects, including supplier localisation, direct sourcing, and business continuity planning.
• Analyse purchasing and inventory data to support demand planning, reporting, and process improvements.
• Balance inventory levels, service requirements, and working capital while addressing excess, slow-moving, and critical materials.
• Coordinate urgent shipments, track and expedite deliveries, and resolve logistics, receiving, and PO issues.
• Work with Quality and other teams to ensure materials meet specifications and comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Finance, Engineering, and Quality on material planning, new product development, and other business initiatives.

Skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Business

Job description

Join a global MNC in medical technology as a Contract Buyer and support both procurement and supply chain operations! This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on purchasing experience, particularly in manufacturing and raw-material procurement, who are comfortable managing suppliers, inventory, and material availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quotations, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders for materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Monitor inventory and coordinate timely replenishment to prevent stockouts.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier performance data, and PO status, including aging and overdue orders.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, and support cost-saving initiatives.

• Drive sourcing and supply-risk projects, including supplier localisation, direct sourcing, and business continuity planning.

• Analyse purchasing and inventory data to support demand planning, reporting, and process improvements.

• Balance inventory levels, service requirements, and working capital while addressing excess, slow-moving, and critical materials.

• Coordinate urgent shipments, track and expedite deliveries, and resolve logistics, receiving, and PO issues.

• Work with Quality and other teams to ensure materials meet specifications and comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with Production, Finance, Engineering, and Quality on material planning, new product development, and other business initiatives.

Requirements

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

• Experience in vendor management and building strong supplier partnerships.

• Manufacturing and raw-material procurement experience strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.