Senior Buyer - Direct Materials, Global Life Sciences

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office hours Mon-Fri

Global supply chain exposure

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Buyer to secure the supply of critical direct materials and own supplier relationships. You will manage end-to-end purchasing, from requisition to delivery, to keep production and customer commitments on track.

In this role, you will negotiate pricing and terms, monitor inventory and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks and drive cost savings. You will work in a fast-paced environment within a global supply chain context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher education in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing/procurement, direct materials preferred.
• Experience in life sciences, medical devices, electronics or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing of direct materials from requisition to delivery.
• Place and follow up purchase orders to ensure on-time, in-full material arrival.
• Monitor inventory, demand forecasts and open orders to prevent shortages.
• Collaborate with planners, production, quality and engineering to resolve supply issues.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and manage performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Buyer to secure the supply of critical direct materials and own supplier relationships. You will manage end-to-end purchasing, from requisition to delivery, to keep production and customer commitments on track.

In this role, you will negotiate pricing and terms, monitor inventory and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks and drive cost savings. You will work in a fast-paced environment within a global supply chain context.