Strategic Manufacturing Buyer & Sourcing Specialist

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Procurement specialist in Singapore is sought to manage purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and data-driven procurement processes. You will handle quotations, POs, and supplier performance, while supporting localization and supply chain continuity.

Strong analytical skills, negotiation, and familiarity with MRP/digitalization tools are expected. The role covers logistics coordination, quality assurance collaboration, and adherence to governance while optimizing cost and

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on procurement/buying experience, not solely supplier relationship management.
• Strong preference for manufacturing and raw-material procurement experience.
• Vendor/supplier management and building strong supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotation, prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stockouts.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and supplier performance.
• Maintain purchase order health, including aging, past due, and open POs, to ensure compliance with approval policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure continuous supply and negotiate favorable terms to achieve cost savings.
• Handle projects to support localization, direct sourcing, and BCP initiatives, to mitigate supply risk.
• Analyze purchasing data and generate reports to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement with digitalization tools.
• Apply good knowledge and determine the optimal inventory level to meet service, forecast, and AOP requirements while managing working capital/spend.
• Coordinate any urgent incoming shipments to warehouse, receiving and inspection.
• Track and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any shipping, delivery, receiving or PO issues.
• Ensure that purchased products meet the company’s quality standards and specifications.

Skills

Vendor management

Hands-on procurement

Manufacturing procurement

Supplier partnerships

Job description

Procurement specialist in Singapore is sought to manage purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and data-driven procurement processes. You will handle quotations, POs, and supplier performance, while supporting localization and supply chain continuity.

Strong analytical skills, negotiation, and familiarity with MRP/digitalization tools are expected. The role covers logistics coordination, quality assurance collaboration, and adherence to governance while optimizing cost and