Purchaser (Two-year Contract)

NAVAL GROUP FAR EAST PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVAL GROUP FAR EAST PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a procurement professional to drive sourcing, vendor management, and end-to-end purchasing activities.

You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery in line with project requirements. The role requires 2–3 years hands-on purchasing experience, a Diploma or Bachelor’s in a related field, and proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on purchasing experience, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, marine, or defence sectors.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Immediate or short-notice availability is highly preferred due to contract nature.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities, conduct market research, and evaluate supplier quotes based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms within delegated authority.
• Handle the complete purchase-to-delivery lifecycle, including PO issuance, logistics tracking, and expediting delayed orders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to align procurement with technical project needs.
• Ensure all purchasing complies with company procedures, export controls, and budget limits.
• Maintain strong working relationships with assigned vendors and support their onboarding process.
• Resolve vendor issues regarding pricing, shortages, delays, and documentation.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance using scorecards and support corrective action investigations when needed.

Skills

SAP

MS Excel

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional comms

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Operations

• Execute sourcing activities, conduct market research, and evaluate supplier quotes based on cost, quality, and delivery.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms within delegated authority.

• Handle the complete purchase-to-delivery lifecycle, including PO issuance, logistics tracking, and expediting delayed orders.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to align procurement with technical project needs.

• Ensure all purchasing complies with company procedures, export controls, and budget limits.

Supplier & Performance Management

• Maintain strong working relationships with assigned vendors and support their onboarding process.

• Resolve vendor issues regarding pricing, shortages, delays, and documentation.

• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance using scorecards and support corrective action investigations when needed.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on purchasing experience, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, marine, or defence sectors.

• Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.

• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Immediate or short-notice availability is highly preferred due to the contract nature.

Why join us?

Naval Group Far East offers a purposeful and stable career in maritime defence, backed by a workplace culture that prioritises people, equity, and national commitment. As an NS Mark (Gold) accredited employer, we actively support our NSmen, while our Progressive Wage (PW) Mark offers fair, structured career pathways for all team members. Grounded in world-class ISO standards for safety and operational quality, we offer a highly collaborative, multicultural environment where professionals can thrive sustainably without sacrificing work-life balance.