Senior Direct Materials Buyer - Lifescience Devices (MRP, SAP)

recruit express pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

recruit express pte ltd is seeking a Senior Direct Materials Buyer for a permanent role in the East Area, Singapore. The role covers MRP execution, supplier management, inventory control, and compliance with ISO/SOX standards in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

You will monitor material requirements, manage scheduling and supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes and SAP workflows.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review production material requirements and execute purchase orders to meet MRP.
• Manage material scheduling, rescheduling and expediting to align with production plans.
• Monitor and optimise inventory levels, including excess, obsolescence and Last Time Buy.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve shortages, delivery risks and supply constraints.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement plans.
• Handle SAP workflows for POs/PRs, invoices and related transactions.
• Review supplier NCRs and drive corrective actions to reduce quality issues.
• Participate in supplier audits and prepare audit reports.
• Coordinate purchasing specification changes and support documentation changes.
• Represent Purchasing in new product introduction/development and transfers.

Job description

recruit express pte ltd is seeking a Senior Direct Materials Buyer for a permanent role in the East Area, Singapore. The role covers MRP execution, supplier management, inventory control, and compliance with ISO/SOX standards in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

You will monitor material requirements, manage scheduling and supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes and SAP workflows.