Purchasing Manager

Sri Sevuga Perumal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Manager to develop and implement purchasing strategies, oversee daily activities, and maintain supplier relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing management, deep knowledge of inventory management, and excellent communication skills. This role requires managing budgets and ensuring procured items meet quality standards. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities and supervising staff.
• Maintaining supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Coordinating with inventory control for inventory needs.
• Ensuring procured items meet quality standards.

Skills

Purchasing management experience

Inventory management

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Independent work ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Requirements

• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.