Senior Buyer

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Buyer to identify purchasing needs, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventory within the F&B FMCG sector. Candidates should have a minimum diploma in Business and at least 5 years of relevant buyer experience. Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong time-management skills, and the candidate should be able to adapt under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Business or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of buyer experience in F&B FMCG environment.
• Excellent analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify the organisations purchasing needs.
• Research and purchase quality products and materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time-management skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Diploma in Business or equivalent

Job description

• Identify the organisations purchasing needs
• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials
• Build relationships and negotiate with suppliers for best price, MOQ and delivery

  timescales

• Process requisitions and update management on the status of orders
• Set retail price of the products and analyse the profit margins
• Understand target market and analyse buying trends
• Update inventory and manage and forecast stock levels
• Arrange transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
• Monitor product quality and expiry, to elevate any discrepancies to suppliers

  and management

• Coordinate with relevant internal departments
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Business or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of buyer experience in F&B FMCG environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
• Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations