Senior Buyer (Bedok)

Sanmina-SCI Systems Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a results-driven procurement leader to supervise and mentor the procurement team, aligning sourcing strategies with NPI and MRP processes. You will drive performance, oversee vendor management, and ensure timely supplier payments while maintaining data accuracy in master files.

The role covers materials and inventory management, 3-month rolling simulations, POs, E&O risk control, and ad-hoc analytics to support procurement strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in business studies, supply chain management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing or related field.
• Preferably with MRP system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the procurement team to drive performance and excellence.
• Train and develop junior buyers on sourcing strategies, systems, and best practices.
• Oversee materials and inventory management, including MRP exception reports and E&O risk strategies.
• Drive 3-month rolling simulation reports to track component status and mitigate stockouts.
• Manage PO approvals and resolve AP hold issues to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Lead NPI procurement projects and maintain supplier relationships for cost and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Analytics

Education

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

Tools

MRP system knowledge

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