Strategic Buyer — Medical Tech Materials & Supply Chain

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd invites applications for a Buyer to support procurement and supply chain operations in a manufacturing context. The role emphasizes hands-on purchasing for materials, suppliers, and inventory management to ensure material availability.

The ideal candidate has experience in vendor management and raw-material procurement, with strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills to drive cost efficiencies and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.

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.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Business

Job description

Recruit Express Pte Ltd invites applications for a Buyer to support procurement and supply chain operations in a manufacturing context. The role emphasizes hands-on purchasing for materials, suppliers, and inventory management to ensure material availability.

The ideal candidate has experience in vendor management and raw-material procurement, with strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills to drive cost efficiencies and supply continuity.