Project Buyer

SYS-MAC AUTOMATION ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a purchasing professional. This role involves sourcing materials, managing orders, and ensuring cost control in alignment with project budgets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with at least 2 years of experience in equipment manufacturing. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP platforms are preferred. This position offers opportunities for professional development in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an equipment manufacturing environment.
• Advanced level in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials according to requirements.
• Generate weekly PO status reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers for qualifications.
• Control project purchased costs against budget.

Skills

Sourcing materials

Negotiation skills

Order management

Cost control

Supplier qualification

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Purchasing/Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office (advanced Excel)

ERP platforms

Job description

Summary of the Job

• To source and purchase materials according to requirement

Responsibilities

• For standard- Place PO as per MRP/ MSL
• New BP creation and maintainence & negotiation on commercial, scopy of work
• Generate weekly PO status Report to Project Teams
• Source and participate in supplier qualifications
• Execute order management, PO issuance, delivery commitment monitoring; support material & project planner on PO pull-in, push-put and cancellation
• Ensuring right price/ quantity/ quality on purchases
• Escalation to commodity mgmt if can't influence the supplier on support & delivery upon due diligence validation & escalation internally
• Escalation to Project Engineer on EOL or replacement to support continuity of supply
• Advise and provide solutions in the area of process, technology & material
• Request for quote and conduct benchmark. Provide cost estimates and competitive supplier quotes during RFQ if AVL cannot quote in-time
• To control project purchased costing and schedule against Project Budget and timeline
• Perform post mortem on cost performance of actual vs quoted
• To elevate for premium or excess purchased approval for purchased cost exceeding project budget
• Responsible for driving FAI qualification success. Ensure all necessary documents are in place
• Coordinate with Machine Centre (Mechanical Commodity mgmt) and SCM (Standard commodity mgmt) and Quality to qualify one-time new source when supplier is converted dor repeat order; ensure proper FAI or/and contol run is done if required
• Support NCR process lead by Quality and ensure Return to vendor parts are sucessfully repaired or exchange timely back for consumption
• Maintain KPIs and present to the management
• Perform tasks as and when assigned

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma/ ITE in Mechanical Engineering/ Purchaing/ Supply Chain
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in equipment manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in MS Office (advance level in Excel) is preferred
• Any ERP platform experience is preferred