OEM Buyer (Changi)

RRecruiter; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM Buyer at MNC | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing in Changi (East Region) drives procurement strategies for complex aerospace machining and secondary operations. Manage outside service processes and coordinate among planning, production, quality, and finance.

Role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, outsourcing exposure to sub-contractors, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, project procurement, and vendor management in a manufacturing setting.
• Outsourcing exposure with sub-contractors for coating, machining, or heat treatment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Power Platform tools.
• Strong commercial acumen in inventory costs and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Sub-contractor & Vendor Management: Oversee 7+ outside service vendors for secondary processes and monitor OTIF.
• PO & Project Execution: Generate and manage POs; align WOs and POs with Planning, Production, Quality, and Finance.
• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Control: Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate terms to mitigate inflation.
• Data Analytics & System Optimization: Automate purchasing reporting to improve inventory and lead times.

Skills

ERP systems

Vendor management

Power Platform

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Job title: OEM Buyer

• Company: MNC | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

• Location: Changi (East Region)

Role Overview: Manage outside service processes (subcontracting/outsourcing), driving procurement strategies and operational flow for complex aerospace machining and secondary operations.

Responsibilities:

• Sub-contractor & Vendor Management: Oversee and coordinate 7+ outside service vendors (OVs) for secondary processes (e.g., coating, heat treatment, welding); monitor vendor OTIF performance and compliance.

• PO & Project Execution: Generate and manage POs for projects and subcontracting workflows; bridge gaps between WOs and POs in close liaison with Planning, Production, Quality, and Finance.

• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Control: Execute sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial terms, and mitigate inflation risks while expanding preferred supplier frameworks.

• Data Analytics & System Optimization: Automate purchasing reporting and metrics using modern data tools to optimize inventory, lead times, and continuous improvement KPIs.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in strategic sourcing, project procurement, and vendor management within a fast-paced manufacturing setup (aerospace or precision machining preferred).

• Outsourcing Exposure: Hands-on experience managing sub-contractors or outsourced special processes (e.g., coating, machining, heat treatment).

• Technical & System Skills: At least 5 years of ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent); minimum 3 years using Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Excel).

• Commercial Acumen: Strong background in supply/demand planning, inventory costs, and general awareness of metal commodity pricing.