Senior Direct Materials Buyer, Lifescience Device Manufacturing #HMZ

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking a Senior Direct Materials Buyer for our Lifescience Device Manufacturing division in Singapore. The role focuses on material availability, supplier performance and inventory optimisation, covering MRP execution, supplier management, inventory control, and quality issues within a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will manage SAP workflows, coordinate supplier audits, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring SOX and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of purchasing / procurement experience within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP principles and hands-on SAP experience.
• Experience managing production materials, inventory levels, suppliers and supply continuity.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and standards such as ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review production material requirements and execute purchase orders based on MRP requirements to maintain uninterrupted material supply.
• Manage material scheduling, rescheduling and expediting activities in response to production build plans and changing demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock holdings while managing excess and obsolete inventory, Last Time Buy requirements and inventory targets.
• Manage supplier relationships and proactively identify and resolve material shortages, delivery risks and supply constraints.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
• Manage purchasing-related SAP workflows, including past-due POs/PRs, unconfirmed POs, invoice discrepancies and other outstanding transactions.
• Review supplier-related non-conformances/NCRs and drive corrective actions aimed at reducing recurring quality issues.
• Participate in supplier audits and prepare relevant audit reports and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate purchasing specification changes and initiate or support document change processes.
• Represent Purchasing in new product introduction, new product development and product transfer activities.
• Ensure procurement systems and processes remain compliant with applicable SOX, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Supply Assurance Manager in departmental initiatives, process improvements, KPI management and data integrity.

Skills

MRP/ERP principles

SAP

Supplier management

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality/regulatory awareness

Education

Engineering / Supply Chain Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Direct Materials Buyer | Lifescience Device Manufacturing

Permanent | East Area

An established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Direct Materials Buyer to support material availability, supplier performance and inventory optimisation. This is a hands‑on senior purchasing role covering MRP execution, supplier management, inventory control, quality issues, SAP data integrity and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review production material requirements and execute purchase orders based on MRP requirements to maintain uninterrupted material supply.
• Manage material scheduling, rescheduling and expediting activities in response to production build plans and changing demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock holdings while managing excess and obsolete inventory, Last Time Buy requirements and inventory targets.
• Manage supplier relationships and proactively identify and resolve material shortages, delivery risks and supply constraints.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
• Manage purchasing‑related SAP workflows, including past‑due POs/PRs, unconfirmed POs, invoice discrepancies and other outstanding transactions.
• Review supplier‑related non‑conformances/NCRs and drive corrective actions aimed at reducing recurring quality issues.
• Participate in supplier audits and prepare relevant audit reports and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate purchasing specification changes and initiate or support document change processes.
• Represent Purchasing in new product introduction, new product development and product transfer activities.
• Ensure procurement systems and processes remain compliant with applicable SOX, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Supply Assurance Manager in departmental initiatives, process improvements, KPI management and data integrity.

Who Should Apply

• Experienced Buyers / Senior Buyers / Purchasing Specialists from medical device manufacturing environments, particularly those handling production materials, MRP and supplier performance.
• Candidates comfortable operating beyond transactional PO placement and taking ownership of inventory, shortages, supplier quality, process improvement and cross‑functional supply issues.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–8 years of purchasing / procurement experience within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP principles and hands‑on SAP experience.
• Experience managing production materials, inventory levels, suppliers and supply continuity.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management, quality non‑conformance issues and supplier audits would be advantageous.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and standards such as ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 would be highly advantageous.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the maturity to independently manage supply‑related issues.
• Experience guiding junior team members or supporting purchasing team activities would be advantageous.