Senior Purchasing/ Procurement Executive - MNC manufacturing

TALENT TRADER GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT TRADER GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing for projects and production in Singapore. You will handle RFQs, sourcing, PO management and delivery follow-ups, while aligning with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to resolve discrepancies.

The role requires strong supplier management, negotiation, and KPI reporting skills, plus ERP experience. OEM manufacturing exposure and Excel proficiency are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Sourcing.
• Prior experience within an OEM manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting production/manufacturing purchasing, including materials, components, subcontracting or outside services.
• Good experience in supplier management, sourcing, negotiation and PO management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in purchasing reports, data analysis and KPI monitoring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems will be advantageous.
• Able to work effectively with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Finance stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including RFQ, sourcing, PO issuance, order amendments and delivery follow-up.
• Manage purchasing requirements for projects, production and subcontract/outside services.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and achieve OTIF targets.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams to resolve purchasing, material and PO/WO discrepancies.
• Monitor material requirements and proactively identify potential supply shortages or delivery risks.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate pricing, lead time, commercial terms and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction, lead-time improvement and supplier performance initiatives without compromising quality.
• Monitor key and critical supplier performance and follow up on corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate material deliveries to support production and project schedules.
• Maintain accurate supplier, material, pricing and purchasing databases.
• Prepare and automate purchasing reports, data analysis and KPI tracking to support management decision-making.
• Participate in material reviews and follow up on outstanding supply issues.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing / Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

KPI reporting

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Supply Chain degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including RFQ, sourcing, PO issuance, order amendments and delivery follow-up.
• Manage purchasing requirements for projects, production and subcontract/outside services.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and achieve OTIF targets.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams to resolve purchasing, material and PO/WO discrepancies.
• Monitor material requirements and proactively identify potential supply shortages or delivery risks.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate pricing, lead time, commercial terms and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction, lead-time improvement and supplier performance initiatives without compromising quality.
• Monitor key and critical supplier performance and follow up on corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate material deliveries to support production and project schedules.
• Maintain accurate supplier, material, pricing and purchasing databases.
• Prepare and automate purchasing reports, data analysis and KPI tracking to support management decision-making.
• Participate in material reviews and follow up on outstanding supply issues.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Sourcing.
• Prior experience within an OEM manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting production/manufacturing purchasing, including materials, components, subcontracting or outside services.
• Good experience in supplier management, sourcing, negotiation and PO management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in purchasing reports, data analysis and KPI monitoring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems will be advantageous.
• Able to work effectively with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Finance stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and supplier management skills.

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