Strategic Procurement Specialist

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a procurement professional to oversee end-to-end purchasing, from sourcing to PO processing, to support manufacturing operations.

You will manage direct and indirect materials, monitor POs, build supplier partnerships, and drive cost-saving initiatives through strong negotiation and data analysis. This role emphasizes risk mitigation and continuous process improvements within a Singapore-based team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business or related discipline.
• Proven experience in supplier management, vendor negotiations and building strong supplier partnerships.
• Experience managing purchase orders, material replenishment, delivery schedules and supplier performance.
• Good understanding of MRP, inventory management, demand planning and supply assurance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing data, inventory trends and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards, internal controls and regulatory requirements will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including sourcing, quotation evaluation, purchase requisitions and purchase order processing.
• Procure direct materials and regulated indirect materials from local and overseas suppliers to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor open, ageing and overdue purchase orders to ensure timely material availability and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms and drive cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve supply, delivery and quality-related issues.
• Support sourcing, localisation and business continuity initiatives to minimise supply risks.
• Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance and inventory trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Utilise MRP, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), supplier collaboration and demand planning tools to optimise material replenishment.
• Monitor inventory levels and balance material availability, service levels, working capital and procurement costs.
• Identify and address material shortages, excess inventory and slow-moving stock.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, quality standards, SOX and regulatory requirements.
• Support material transfers, regional procurement activities and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Supplier management

Vendor negotiations

Supplier partnerships

Purchasing data analysis

Demand planning

Supply assurance

Education

Diploma or Degree in SCM/Procurement/Logistics/Business

Tools

MRP

VMI

ERP systems

Job description

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is seeking a procurement professional to oversee end-to-end purchasing, from sourcing to PO processing, to support manufacturing operations.

You will manage direct and indirect materials, monitor POs, build supplier partnerships, and drive cost-saving initiatives through strong negotiation and data analysis. This role emphasizes risk mitigation and continuous process improvements within a Singapore-based team.