Strategic Buyer & Supply Chain Planner

Safran; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure on-time availability of parts sourced from BUs and suppliers, maintaining quality and cost objectives. You will define procurement parameters in MRP item master and supply contracts.

You will monitor supplier performance, manage PORs, negotiate lead times, and coordinate with BUs across Europe, US, Asia. The role requires 3–5 years in procurement and strong ERP/MRP2 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in procurement, material planning or buying in manufacturing or MRO.
• Experience with ERP systems and supplier portals.
• Knowledge of MRP2 principles and business economics.
• Familiarity with customs and transport rules and supplier contracts.
• Able to work in a team and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Well organized with excellent follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Define procurement parameters in MRP item master and contracts.
• Analyze and measure inventory completeness.
• Process and issue production needs/demand to suppliers.
• Ensure all PORs are processed.
• Manage external procurement to support supplier performance.
• Confirm deliveries for upcoming week and adjust plans.
• Negotiate lead times/quantities within contractual frameworks.
• Monitor supplier capacity and forecast needs.
• Track supplier performance and coordinate with central teams.
• Handle exceptions from MRP and suggest solutions for shortages.
• Weekly PO list reviews with BUs.
• Perform financial reconciliations of PNs.
• Participate in QRQC and new capability provisioning for spares.
• Ensure quarantine dispositions are acted promptly.
• Rectify PO/Invoice & Inventory variances.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in SCM

Tools

ERP systems

MRP2 principles

Supplier portal

Job description

Safran Singapore is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure on-time availability of parts sourced from BUs and suppliers, maintaining quality and cost objectives. You will define procurement parameters in MRP item master and supply contracts.

You will monitor supplier performance, manage PORs, negotiate lead times, and coordinate with BUs across Europe, US, Asia. The role requires 3–5 years in procurement and strong ERP/MRP2 knowledge.