*New* Senior Procurement Executive | [East Area, Manufacturing Sector] - #HJZ

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and supply chain operations in the medical technology sector. The role focuses on hands-on purchasing for manufacturing and raw-material procurement, managing suppliers, inventory, and material availability.

Responsibilities include processing quotations, requisitions, and POs; monitoring stock levels; maintaining records and supplier performance data; negotiating terms for cost saving; driving sourcing and risk projects; and

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in SCM/procurement/business or 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.

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 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

Supplier relationships

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Join a global leader in medical technology, as a Buyer supporting 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 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.

We regret to inform that only suitable candidates will be shortlisted for an interview.