Strategic Manufacturing Buyer | Global Sourcing & Supply

Molex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Singapore is seeking a Buyer to execute purchases of components and raw materials, collaborating with Global Procurement to build supplier relationships and ensure timely acquisition. You will coordinate with Quality Assurance to address supplier quality issues, manage inventory, and monitor supplier performance.

You will report to the Purchasing Supervisor and handle duties from requisition analysis to PO issuance, price negotiations, and continuous improvement in supply chain processes,

Qualifications

• GCE A level, Diploma or higher is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication prowess.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Purchase Requisitions using forecasts and historical data; seek clarifications from Planner and suggest alternatives.
• Coordinate with suppliers to schedule deliveries aligned with production orders; partner with planners for timely factory supply.
• Issue Purchase Orders after confirming supplier capabilities, product specs, and price accuracy; authorize deviations when needed.
• Assist Global Procurement Team with supplier price negotiations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address delivery/quality concerns and manage RGA.
• Assess supplier performance and contribute to the Supplier Score Card.
• Control inventory by syncing forecast data with planners and applying JIT/EOQ methods.
• Negotiate supplier cancellation requests based on SAP reports to reduce liabilities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and raise them with Procurement for negotiation.
• Adhere to Molex Procurement Policy and EHS protocols.
• In a shortage, allocate resources between subcontractors & Molex to optimize benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

GCE A level / Diploma or higher

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Molex Singapore is seeking a Buyer to execute purchases of components and raw materials, collaborating with Global Procurement to build supplier relationships and ensure timely acquisition. You will coordinate with Quality Assurance to address supplier quality issues, manage inventory, and monitor supplier performance.

You will report to the Purchasing Supervisor and handle duties from requisition analysis to PO issuance, price negotiations, and continuous improvement in supply chain processes,