Senior Buyer – Strategic Procurement

The Talent People Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic recruitment firm in Singapore seeks a Supply Chain Specialist to manage supplier relationships, issue purchase orders, and ensure adequate inventory for production. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing, along with a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management. The role requires strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a preference for experience in MRP or ERP systems such as Infor Cloud. A proactive approach to improvements and the ability to adapt to changing situations are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant work experience in manufacturing process industries.
• Knowledge of Supply/Demand Planning is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to improve performance.
• Issue purchase orders to support engineering and production.
• Ensure sufficient parts meet short-range schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance for delivery and quality.
• Implement commodity strategies for cost-effective materials.

Skills

MRP or ERP software experience

Excellent negotiation skills

Complex problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Infor Cloud

Job description

A strategic recruitment firm in Singapore seeks a Supply Chain Specialist to manage supplier relationships, issue purchase orders, and ensure adequate inventory for production. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing, along with a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management. The role requires strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a preference for experience in MRP or ERP systems such as Infor Cloud. A proactive approach to improvements and the ability to adapt to changing situations are essential.