Project Buyer

SYS-MAC AUTOMATION ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SYS-MAC Automation Engineering Pte Ltd is seeking a purchasing specialist to source materials, issue POs and negotiate terms to support manufacturing projects in Singapore. The role requires coordinating with suppliers, project teams and QA to ensure timely delivery and optimal costs.

You will create and maintain BP records, perform RFQ benchmarking, and monitor supplier performance while supporting ERP-based procurement workflows. A 2+ year background in equipment manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma/ ITE in Mechanical Engineering, Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• 2+ years experience in equipment manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• ERP platform experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and place POs per MRP/MSL.
• Create new BP and negotiate commercial terms & scope.
• Generate weekly PO status reports to project teams.
• Source and participate in supplier qualifications.
• Manage order processing, PO issuance, delivery commitments; support PO pull-in/push-out/cancellation.
• Ensure correct price, quantity and quality on purchases.
• Escalate to commodity management or project engineer as needed.
• Coordinate with Mechanical and Quality teams for new source qualification.
• Support NCR processes and return-to-vendor activities for repairs.
• Maintain KPIs and report to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Supply chain coordination

Education

Mech/Purch/SC degree

Tools

ERP experience

Job description

Summary of the Job

• To source and purchase materials according to requirement

Job Requirements:

• For standard- Place PO as per MRP/ MSL
• New BP creation and maintenance & negotiation on commercial, scope 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 upscale 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 for repeat order; ensure proper FAI or/and control run is done if required
• Support NCR process lead by Quality and ensure Return to vendor parts are successfully repaired or exchange timely back for consumption
• Maintain KPIs and present to the management
• Perform tasks as and when assigned

Job Requirements:

• Degree/ Diploma/ ITE in Mechanical Engineering/ Purchasing/ 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