Operational Buyer – Indirect (1-Year Contract) @ WEST #HFT

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to handle day-to-day purchasing for indirect goods, services and CAPEX. You will review PRs, coordinate 3-bid RFx exercises, and manage POs to ensure timely delivery in a SAP environment.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong SAP/SAP Ariba skills, and the ability to liaise with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice queries. Based in Singapore on-site.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in indirect procurement and/or CAPEX.
• Hands-on experience managing the PR-to-PO process.
• Experience coordinating 3-bid exercises, RFx activities and supplier management.
• Proficient in SAP ERP; SAP Ariba experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchasing activities for indirect goods, services and CAPEX requirements.
• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to ensure compliance with procurement procedures and approval processes.
• Coordinate competitive bidding exercises, including 3-bid processes and RFx activities.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), follow up with suppliers and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and order information in SAP.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice, GRIR and purchasing-related queries.
• Support low-value supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
• Follow up on supplier issues, including non-conformance, rejected goods and returns.
• Monitor supplier performance and escape issues when necessary.
• Promote the use of e-catalogues, SAP Ariba and approved purchasing channels.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal procurement policies and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

PR-to-PO management

3-bid coordination

Supplier management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP Ariba

Job description

Contract: 1 Year
Salary Budget: S$4,500

Job Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchasing activities for indirect goods, services and CAPEX requirements.

• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to ensure compliance with procurement procedures and approval processes.

• Coordinate competitive bidding exercises, including 3-bid processes and RFx activities.

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), follow up with suppliers and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and order information in SAP.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice, GRIR and purchasing-related queries.

• Support low-value supplier negotiations and contract discussions.

• Follow up on supplier issues, including non-conformance, rejected goods and returns.

• Monitor supplier performance and escape issues when necessary.

• Promote the use of e-catalogues, SAP Ariba and approved purchasing channels.

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal procurement policies and maintain data accuracy.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.

• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in indirect procurement and/or CAPEX.

• Hands-on experience managing the PR-to-PO process.

• Experience coordinating 3-bid exercises, RFx activities and supplier management.

• Proficient in SAP ERP; SAP Ariba experience is highly preferred.