Strategic Global Buyer – Manufacturing & Sourcing

Rapid Recruitment Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Recruitment Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional to manage full spectrum of purchasing, from sourcing to delivery follow-up, in a manufacturing environment in Singapore.

The role requires 3+ years of procurement experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. Chinese-speaking candidates are preferred for communication with suppliers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Min. Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Min. 3 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier management, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of purchasing process, including sourcing, RFQs, negotiation, purchase orders and delivery follow-up.
• Review MRP requirements and purchase materials, components and equipment for production.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Planning and Logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and follow established stocking policies.
• Coordinate shipments, delivery tracking and customs documentation with logistics providers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and procurement documentation.
• Manage supplier-related RMA and non-conforming material matters.
• Analyse BOMs to support purchasing, planning and inventory activities.
• Support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare weekly and monthly purchasing and supply chain reports.
• Prioritise purchasing activities based on business and production requirements.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

MRP

ERP systems

Independent worker

Chinese-speaking

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rapid Recruitment Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional to manage full spectrum of purchasing, from sourcing to delivery follow-up, in a manufacturing environment in Singapore.

The role requires 3+ years of procurement experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. Chinese-speaking candidates are preferred for communication with suppliers and stakeholders.