Strategic Procurement Specialist

YAMAZAKI MAZAK SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

YAMAZAKI MAZAK SINGAPORE PTE LTD is seeking a Procurement Executive to support sourcing of direct and indirect materials, quotation analysis, cost negotiation, PO management, and supplier performance monitoring to ensure uninterrupted operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to drive cost reduction initiatives and leverage ERP (D365) and WMS to improve procurement processes and inventory coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Materials Management.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or machine tools environment will be advantageous.
• Exposure to both direct and indirect procurement activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, consumables, services, tools, and operational requirements.
• Process PRs and POs accurately and promptly through ERP systems.
• Monitor PO status and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier documentation, and purchasing databases.
• Support daily shortage monitoring and coordinate with stakeholders to avoid production disruptions.
• Source and evaluate new suppliers to support business requirements, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain resilience.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on cost, quality, delivery lead time, and service capabilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and responsive support.
• Conduct preliminary supplier assessments and participate in supplier audits when required.
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions for delivery, quality, or service issues.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Support departmental cost-down initiatives through alternative sourcing, benchmarking, and supplier negotiations.
• Conduct market price comparisons and spend analysis to identify procurement savings opportunities.
• Assist in tracking and reporting procurement savings achieved.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and Production teams on supplier quality issues.
• Investigate supplier-related discrepancies, non-conformances, and delivery issues.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with Warehouse and Production Control teams to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor stock availability and communicate potential supply risks.
• Support inventory planning activities to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Work closely with Warehouse teams on receiving discrepancies and inventory accuracy matters.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Support procurement transactions and reporting through ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval authorities, and documentation requirements.
• Participate in procurement process improvements and system enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports covering supplier performance, delivery status, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain proper records of contracts, quotations, approvals, and supplier documentation.
• Support audit requests and procurement compliance reviews.
• Assist in monthly procurement KPI reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

YAMAZAKI MAZAK SINGAPORE PTE LTD is seeking a Procurement Executive to support sourcing of direct and indirect materials, quotation analysis, cost negotiation, PO management, and supplier performance monitoring to ensure uninterrupted operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to drive cost reduction initiatives and leverage ERP (D365) and WMS to improve procurement processes and inventory coordination.