Purchasing Specialist (6 months)

PerkinElmer; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific company in Singapore is looking for a dedicated supply chain professional to oversee material management and improve operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will negotiate supplier contracts, manage inventory, and participate in daily production meetings to ensure smooth operations. Strong skills in materials management and problem-solving are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials management and supply chain operations.
• Ability to monitor and negotiate supplier contracts.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Planner on-demand requirement.
• Release purchase orders per system generated purchase requisitions.
• Monitor material delivery according to SIOP plan.
• Attend daily production meetings to communicate material issues.
• Perform weekly inventory monitoring for raw material inventory targets.
• Track and manage supplier performance.
• Negotiate LRS contracts to increase spend.
• Review E&O and manage LTB activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in performance and customer satisfaction.

Job description

• Work closely with Production Planner on-demand requirement
• Release purchase orders per system generated purchase requisitions and ensure all purchase orders are delivered on time.
• Proactively monitor material delivery according to SIOP plan to ensure no material shortage impact to production.
• Attend daily production meetings to communicate material issues and advise action items.
• Perform weekly inventory monitoring to ensure all raw material inventory targets are achieved.
• Supplier performance tracking and management.
• LRS contract negotiation- To drive increase LRS spend commodity by commodity.
• Review E&O and manage LTB activities to minimize obsolescence risk.
• Streamline processes and drive continuous improvement in performance and customer/employee satisfaction.