Purchasing Manager (Electronic Products Distributor) - APAC

Recruit Fast Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic products distributor in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Manager to develop procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of procurement experience. Responsibilities include guiding a team, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or logistics.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies to support production and business objectives.
• Guide a team of buyers to execute the purchasing function.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP)

Excel

Job description

Purchasing Manager (Electronic Products Distributor) - APAC

Develop and implement procurement strategies to support production, project timelines, and business objectives.

Forecast purchasing needs based on sales, project pipelines, and inventory levels.

Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery performance, and compliance.

Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and credit terms to achieve favourable outcomes.

Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) and drive continuous improvement.

Purchasing Operations

Guide a team of buyers to execute the purchasing function.

Manage, guide and mentor the purchasing team.

Oversee RFQ, PO issuance, order tracking, delivery scheduling, and shipment coordination.

Ensure materials and components are delivered on time to support operational and project requirements.

Resolve supply delays, quality issues, and discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Assist in the collection and reporting of market analysis, commodity trends, cost trends.

Work closely with warehouse and planning teams to maintain optimal stock levels while reducing excess and obsolescence.

Manage procurement budgets, cost analysis, and monthly reporting.

Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Support NPI (New Product Introduction) sourcing for new components and materials.

Support special projects as needed and required.

Participate in audits, supplier evaluations, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, commodities, engineering, or logistics sectors.

Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP) and Excel.

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Able to lead a team.

Flexibility as sometimes require early morning or evening phone calls with global team member.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.