Purchasing Manager #ESY

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Singapore to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and optimize costs while ensuring supply continuity. You will drive vendor selection, manage inventory levels, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver sustainable savings.

The role requires 8+ years in supply chain or engineering, with experience in manufacturing environments and strong cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years in supply chain, program management, or engineering managing multiple complex projects
• Experience in cable harness and box-build / manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects across organizational lines
• Ability to prioritize under pressure and adapt quickly

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for the purchasing function
• Lead supplier evaluations and negotiate contracts
• Manage cost-saving initiatives and supplier risk
• Review quality issues with vendors and ensure CAPA
• Plan BOM and material requirements to minimize inventory
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and budgeted spend

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost optimization

Inventory planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies to support business objectives, cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity. This role drives supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and risk management initiatives while ensuring timely material availability and optimal inventory levels. The incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to manage procurement activities, address quality issues, evaluate sourcing opportunities, and deliver sustainable cost savings that contribute to the organization's bottom-line performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for the purchasing function
• Contributes to deliver bottom line/top line results, managing own spend/projects according to long term planning and upfront targets defined
• Conducts periodic risk assessment, designing and managing adequate countermeasures for selected spend
• To review with vendors on quality issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken by vendors
• Review & plan purchasing order through :
• Internal : collect related customer inquiries from Sales on specification and lead time
• External : sourcing suppliers, networking, market information and negotiation
• Source for required material and suppliers, either directly or through consultant
• Procurement of material and negotiation with suppliers, ensuring price is always competitive and landed cost evaluation is performed
• Evaluate prices and suppliers and make selection recommendation to project and stakeholders
• BOM and material planning to ensure smooth delivery at min. inventory level
• Yearly cost saving initiatives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business, or a related field (Master's preferred); experience sourcing electrical power products is a strong plus
• Minimum 8 years of combined experience in supply chain, program management, or engineering, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience working in cable harness and box-build / manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects across organizational lines
• Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to change

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted