Senior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead high-value sourcing and contracting projects. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, enhancing internal customer experience, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and vendor management experience.

Qualifications

• Min Diploma in any relevant disciplines.
• Ideally 5 years working experience.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value sourcing and contracting projects to ensure cost-effective supply routes.
• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Internal stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

Diploma in relevant disciplines

Job description

• Lead high-value sourcing and contracting projects, ensuring cost-effective and efficient supply routes.
• Collaborate with the facility and Eastern Hemisphere procurement team to align business requirements and enhance the internal customer experience.
• Proactively manage stock levels with the planning department.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in delivery, quality, and lead times.
• Direct spending to preferred suppliers, documenting exceptions as needed.
• Expedite delayed purchase orders and coordinate solutions with planning.
• Lead contract negotiations, supplier management, and implementation.
• Drive cost savings, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans.
• Engage stakeholders and align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Adjust and implement purchasing contracts based on feedback.
• Manage organization-wide agreements within assigned categories.
• Report on Value for Money initiatives and participate in cross-organizational agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety, and quality standards.
• Achieve key performance targets and support business objectives.
• Travel domestically as required and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead high-value sourcing and contracting projects, ensuring cost-effective and efficient supply routes.
• Collaborate with the facility and Eastern Hemisphere procurement team to align business requirements and enhance the internal customer experience.
• Proactively manage stock levels with the planning department.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in delivery, quality, and lead times.
• Direct spending to preferred suppliers, documenting exceptions as needed.
• Expedite delayed purchase orders and coordinate solutions with planning.
• Lead contract negotiations, supplier management, and implementation.
• Drive cost savings, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans.
• Engage stakeholders and align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Adjust and implement purchasing contracts based on feedback.
• Manage organization-wide agreements within assigned categories.
• Report on Value for Money initiatives and participate in cross-organizational agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety, and quality standards.
• Achieve key performance targets and support business objectives.
• Travel domestically as required and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Min Diploma in any relevant disciplines.
• Ideally 5 years working experience.
• Self starter with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and strong internal stakeholder management.
• Experience in vendor management.