Purchasing Expeditor

Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd invites experienced professionals to join our procurement team as an Expeditor. You will ensure timely delivery of purchased materials and components by monitoring supplier schedules, following up on outstanding orders, and resolving delivery issues to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

Collaborating with suppliers, logistics, warehouse, and production control, you will track KPIs, manage non-conformances with QA, and drive improvements with data-driven

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier expediting and delivery monitoring.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams across procurement, warehousing and production control.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to resolve delivery issues.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supplier performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders to verify part numbers, quantities, delivery dates, and terms.
• Obtain supplier confirmations and update ERP/MRP records.
• Maintain expediting logs for tracking open POs and delivery commitments.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance against schedules and follow up regularly.
• Expedite urgent orders and identify risks of delay; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Production Control, Warehouse, Logistics) regarding scheduling and receiving.
• Liaise with QA to handle non-conforming materials and arrange replacements or concessions.
• Maintain supplier performance database and input for evaluations; propose corrective actions.

Skills

Expediting

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

Quality coordination

CAPA

Logistics coordination

KPI tracking

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Engineer the Future with UsInnovation, precision, and passion. If these qualities define you, then welcome—you’ve found the right place. At Yamazaki Mazak Singapore, we’re always looking for dedicated individuals to drive the future of advanced manufacturing and machine tool technology.Here, your work powers industries, builds possibilities, and shapes tomorrow’s world.Come build excellence with us.Role SummaryEnsures timely delivery of purchased materials and components by monitoring supplier schedules, following up on outstanding orders, and resolving delivery issues. Coordinates closely with suppliers, logistics, warehouse, and production control department to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Key Responsibilities1. Order Confirmation & Follow-UpReview purchase orders (POs) to verify part numbers, quantities, delivery dates, and commercial terms.Obtain supplier order confirmations and update ERP/MRP records accordingly.Maintain a master expediting log for tracking open POs and delivery commitments.2. Delivery Monitoring & ExpeditingMonitor supplier delivery performance against agreed schedules.Follow up regularly to ensure timely shipment of materials and components.Expedite urgent orders, especially for production-critical or customer-priority requirements.Proactively identify risks of delay and work with suppliers on corrective measures, such as split shipments or alternative transport methods.3. Coordination with Internal TeamsCommunicate delivery status, changes, and delays to Production Control to support schedule adjustments.Coordinate with warehouse and logistics for receiving schedules, inbound inspections, and storage allocation.Liaise with procurement and suppliers to resolve capacity, lead time, or technical issues.4. Quality Issue ManagementWork with Quality Assurance (QA) to handle non-conforming incoming materials.Notify suppliers promptly of quality issues and arrange replacements, repairs, or concessions.Track quality incidents and ensure completion of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).5. Supplier Performance MonitoringTrack supplier KPIs including on-time delivery rate, quality acceptance rate, and responsiveness to issues.Maintain a supplier performance database with delivery and quality history.Provide input for quarterly and annual supplier evaluations.Recommend supplier development or corrective action plans based on performance trends.6. Issue ResolutionInvestigate and resolve discrepancies in deliveries, quantities, specifications, or quality.Arrange for return shipments, replacements, or expedited rework when required.Escalate unresolved supplier performance or quality issues to the Purchasing Manager.7. Documentation & Record-KeepingMaintain accurate records of supplier communications, delivery schedules, shipment tracking, and quality incidents.Update ERP/MRP with shipment status, delivery confirmation, and inspection outcomes.Provide data for management reports on expediting activities and supplier performance.8. Reporting & Continuous ImprovementPrepare weekly and monthly expediting and supplier performance reports for management.Highlight recurring issues and propose process improvements to reduce delays and quality problems.Support cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain reliability and supplier collaboration.