Senior Procurement Lead - Manufacturing & Materials

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Buyer to support procurement and supply chain for a global medical technology leader. You will handle quotations, requisitions, POs, manage inventory, supplier performance, and collaborate with Production, Finance, Engineering and Quality to ensure timely material availability and compliance.

This role emphasizes supplier management, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product development and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business or related field.
• Experience in vendor management and building strong supplier partnerships.
• Manufacturing and raw-material procurement experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotations, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate timely replenishment to prevent stockouts.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier performance data, and PO status, including aging and overdue orders.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive sourcing and supply-risk projects, including supplier localisation, direct sourcing, and business continuity planning.
• Analyse purchasing and inventory data to support demand planning, reporting, and process improvements.
• Balance inventory levels, service requirements, and working capital while addressing excess, slow-moving, and critical materials.
• Coordinate urgent shipments, track and expedite deliveries, and resolve logistics, receiving, and PO issues.
• Work with Quality and other teams to ensure materials meet specifications and comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Finance, Engineering, and Quality on material planning, new product development, and other business initiatives.

Skills

Vendor management

Supplier relationships

Analytical skills

Coordination

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement

Job description

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Buyer to support procurement and supply chain for a global medical technology leader. You will handle quotations, requisitions, POs, manage inventory, supplier performance, and collaborate with Production, Finance, Engineering and Quality to ensure timely material availability and compliance.

This role emphasizes supplier management, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product development and continuous improvement