Strategic Buyer & Supply Chain Specialist

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking an organized procurement professional to manage quotations, requisitions, and purchase orders for materials and equipment. You will monitor inventory, maintain records, and build strong supplier partnerships to achieve cost savings.

In this role, you will drive sourcing, coordinate urgent shipments, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements while collaborating with Production, Finance, Engineering, and Quality teams on planning and new

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in supply chain, procurement, business, or related discipline.
• Experience in vendor management and building strong supplier partnerships.
• Manufacturing and raw-material procurement experience 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 partnerships

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Materials planning

Education

Diploma/Degree in SCM or related

Job description

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking an organized procurement professional to manage quotations, requisitions, and purchase orders for materials and equipment. You will monitor inventory, maintain records, and build strong supplier partnerships to achieve cost savings.

In this role, you will drive sourcing, coordinate urgent shipments, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements while collaborating with Production, Finance, Engineering, and Quality teams on planning and new