Senior Buyer (Supply Assurance, Direct Materials, Life Sciences) #HDC1

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

A global life sciences organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer to secure the supply of critical direct materials. You will own supplier relationships and purchasing execution to keep production and customer commitments on track.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end purchasing of direct materials and components, from requisition to delivery
• Place and follow up purchase orders to ensure materials arrive on time and in full
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts and open orders to prevent supply shortages
• Work closely with planners, production, quality and engineering teams to resolve supply issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms to achieve cost and service targets
• Identify supply risks early and develop mitigation and alternative sourcing plans
• Support new product introductions, supplier qualification and onboarding
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes and cost savings
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and reports in the ERP system

What You'll Bring

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field and above
• At least 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally in direct materials
• Experience in life sciences, medical devices, electronics or manufacturing is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as SAP
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

What's In It For You

• Office hours, Monday to Friday
• Exposure to a global supply chain environment
• Stable organisation with career development opportunities