Operational Buyer – Indirect (1-Year Contract, Up to $6k) #HAC

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage indirect and CAPEX purchasing for multiple sites in Singapore. You will review PRs, run RFx processes, create POs, and resolve supplier and invoicing queries while ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.

The role requires 5–10 years in procurement, with strong SAP Ariba experience and a solid PR-to-PO understanding. Collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in indirect and/or CAPEX procurement.
• Solid understanding of PR-to-PO process.
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational purchasing activities for indirect goods/services and CAPEX across assigned requirements.
• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions and ensure purchases follow procurement and approval processes.
• Manage bidding exercises, including 3-bid processes and RFx activities.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders, obtain supplier confirmations and expedite orders.
• Maintain purchasing data in SAP and ensure data integrity.
• Work with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice, GRIR and purchasing queries.
• Support stakeholders in low-value contract negotiations and supplier discussions.
• Manage supplier issues, including non-conformance, returns, and disputes.
• Monitor supplier performance and promote use of e-catalogues and SAP Ariba.

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage operational purchasing activities for indirect goods/services and CAPEX across assigned business/site requirements.
• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and ensure purchases follow the appropriate procurement and approval processes.
• Manage competitive bidding exercises, including 3-bid processes and RFx activities.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), obtain supplier confirmations and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain purchasing information and order-related data accurately in SAP.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice, GRIR and purchasing-related queries.
• Support procurement stakeholders in low-value contract negotiations and supplier discussions.
• Manage supplier-related issues, including non-conformance, rejected goods and returns, in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and …
• Promote the use of e-catalogues, SAP Ariba and other approved purchasing channels to improve procurement efficiency and automation.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and compliance with internal procurement procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Must know SAP Ariba
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in indirect and/or CAPEX procurement/purchasing.
• Good understanding of the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR-to-PO) process.