Senior Buyer (Bedok)

SANMINA-SCI SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SANMINA-SCI SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a seasoned procurement leader to guide and develop the team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence across electronics manufacturing supply chains.

You will oversee materials planning, MRP execution, supplier relationships, NPI material availability, and risk mitigation, while maintaining accurate master data and efficient PO/AP workflows. This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Business Studies or SCM or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing or related field.
• Preferably with MRP system knowledge and procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the procurement team to drive performance and excellence.
• Train junior buyers and support Penang team on sourcing strategies and best practices.
• Oversee materials planning, inventory management, and MRP exception handling.
• Drive E&O and vendor liability strategies to mitigate financial risk.
• Manage NPI procurement, supplier relationships, and performance metrics.
• Ensure accurate master data, TAM files, and efficient PO/AP workflows.
• Perform ad-hoc analytics and support special procurement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Data analytics

MRP knowledge

Purchasing

NPI coordination

Education

Degree / Diploma in Business Studies, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Job Description:

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead, mentor, and supervise the procurement team, driving performance and operational excellence.

Train and develop junior buyers-specifically supporting the Penang team-on sourcing strategies, systems, and best practices.

Materials & Inventory Management

Ensure prompt execution of MRP exception reports to meet and exceed target M3K metrics.

Mitigate financial risk by driving proactive excess/obsolescence (E&O) and vendor liability management strategies.

Oversee scrap and attrition administration to minimize operational losses.

Supply Planning & Procurement Operations

Generate and analyze 3-month rolling simulation reports to track component support status and mitigate stockout risks.

Manage and maintain purchasing parameters, master data, and TAM (Total Addressable Market / Allocation) files to ensure system accuracy.

Oversee purchase order (PO) approval workflows and resolve Accounts Payable (AP) hold issues to ensure seamless supplier payments.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Lead the procurement team in driving NPI projects, ensuring strategic alignment and material availability for common parts.

Vendor Management & Performance

Manage supplier relationships and operational performance for AOS (Automated Ordering System / Vendor list).

Conduct regular supplier performance appraisals, tracking key metrics across lead times, quality, and cost compliance.

General Operations

Perform operational report generation and ad-hoc analytics to support procurement strategy.

Execute additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

Degree / Diploma in Business Studies, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Minimum 5 year of experience in Electronics Manufacturing industry or in related field.

Preferably with MRP system knowledge

Preferably with purchasing and supply chain knowledge