Procurement Specialist

WuXi AppTec Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and purchasing activities for their new site. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to procure equipment, lab instruments, and raw materials, ensuring compliance with internal policies and local regulations. Successful candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, experience in procurement, and strong communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related field is required.
• Experience in procurement for chemical materials, equipment, or lab instruments is preferred.
• Proficient English and Chinese (Mandarin) communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle sourcing and purchasing activities for the Singapore site.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs, collect and compare supplier quotations.
• Raise and track purchase orders (POs) and follow up on delivery schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve procurement issues.
• Ensure procurement actions comply with internal policies and local regulations.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Proficient with MS Excel

Strong English communication

Strong Chinese (Mandarin) communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Procurement Specialist will handle sourcing and purchasing activities for our new Singapore site, work closely with cross‑functional teams to help procure equipment, lab instruments, raw materials and indirect goods—supporting the project through construction into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end purchasing activities: prepare RFQs/RFPs, collect and compare supplier quotations, and recommend suppliers for approval.
• Raise and track purchase orders (POs), follow up on delivery schedules and ensure timely receipt of goods/services.
• Assist with tender documentation, basic contract administration and commercial change tracking under manager guidance.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams (engineering, logistics, finance, China project team) to resolve day‑to‑day procurement issues.
• Maintain supplier records, vendor evaluations and procurement databases; support onboarding and qualification activities.
• Ensure procurement actions comply with internal policies and local regulations; maintain audit‑ready documentation.
• Support customs/import coordination and logistics paperwork where required.
• Produce regular procurement reports and help identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• Experience in chemical materials, equipment or lab instruments procurement/purchasing.
• Strong English and Chinese (Mandarin) communication skills — reading, writing and speaking.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good negotiation and supplier‑relationship skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel and comfortable learning ERP / procurement systems.