Purchasing Manager

YY SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

YY SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead end‑to‑end purchasing for construction materials, equipment and related requirements.

The role focuses on strategizing sourcing, managing local and overseas suppliers in Singapore and China, and coordinating across project teams to ensure timely delivery and quality. The position requires frequent travel between Singapore and China for supplier assessments, negotiations and monitoring of production and shipments, with

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement and purchasing for construction materials, equipment and machinery.
• Develop procurement strategies to support construction projects and cost‑control objectives.
• Manage local and overseas sourcing with focus on China suppliers and manufacturers.
• Frequent travel between Singapore and China for sourcing, negotiations, inspections and coordination.
• Conduct supplier and factory assessments in China for capabilities, pricing, delivery and quality.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, schedules and delivery arrangements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers in Singapore, China and overseas markets.
• Review supplier quotations, cost comparisons, and purchase orders within authority.
• Manage procurement budgets and implement cost‑control measures while maintaining quality and standards.
• Monitor procurement from sourcing to delivery to project sites in Singapore.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and site teams to forecast material requirements and develop schedules.
• Coordinate international shipments and import documentation from China to Singapore.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, pricing or delays.
• Analyse pricing, supplier capabilities, market conditions and supply-chain risks; provide recommendations.
• Maintain procurement documentation, supplier evaluations and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with policies, contracts, specs and regulations.
• Provide regular procurement and supply-chain updates to senior management.
• Overseas Travel Requirement: frequent business travel to China to manage supply chain and coordination for Singapore projects.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's overall procurement and purchasing activities for construction materials, equipment, machinery and other project-related requirements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support the company's construction projects, operational requirements and cost-control objectives.
• Manage local and overseas sourcing activities, with a strong focus on identifying, evaluating and developing suitable suppliers and manufacturers in China.
• Travel frequently between Singapore and China as required for business operations , including supplier sourcing, factory visits, commercial negotiations, supplier evaluations, production monitoring, quality inspections and procurement coordination.
• Conduct supplier and factory assessments in China to evaluate production capabilities, product quality, pricing competitiveness, delivery capacity and compliance with project specifications.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers on pricing, contractual terms, payment terms, production schedules and delivery arrangements.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers in Singapore, China and other overseas markets.
• Review and approve supplier quotations, cost comparisons, purchase recommendations and purchase orders within the assigned authority.
• Manage procurement budgets and implement cost-control measures to achieve competitive purchasing costs while maintaining required quality and project standards.
• Monitor the procurement process from sourcing and order placement through production, inspection, shipment and final delivery to Singapore project sites.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and site teams to forecast material requirements and develop procurement schedules according to project timelines.
• Work closely with freight forwarders, suppliers and relevant parties to coordinate international shipments, import documentation and timely delivery of materials and equipment from China to Singapore.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve major issues relating to product quality, pricing, production delays, delivery schedules and contractual obligations.
• Analyse material pricing, supplier capabilities, market conditions and supply-chain risks and provide procurement recommendations to management.
• Maintain proper procurement documentation, supplier evaluations, purchasing records, contracts and management reports.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, project specifications and applicable Singapore regulations.
• Provide regular procurement, cost-saving, supplier performance and supply-chain updates to senior management.

Overseas Travel Requirement

The position requires frequent business travel to China to manage and develop the company's China-based supply chain, conduct supplier and factory assessments, negotiate commercial terms, monitor production and quality, and coordinate the timely supply of construction materials and equipment for the company's projects in Singapore.