Strategic Technical Buyer - Engineering & MRO Materials

NOVA-TECH MFG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA-TECH MFG PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a proactive Technical Buyer to manage purchasing for production, maintenance and engineering materials, interfacing with Engineering, Operations and Suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and optimal pricing.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, familiarity with MRO items and engineering drawings, SAP or ERP experience, and strong negotiation and data-analysis skills. On-site work at East Region/Changi North Crescent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Engineering, SCM, Procurement, or related field.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or electronics.
• Experience purchasing MRO, tooling, fixtures or engineering components.
• Able to read engineering drawings, BOMs and datasheets; ERP purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for MRO items, tooling, cutters, fixtures, spare parts and other technical materials.
• Review requests, technical specs, drawings and datasheets.
• Clarify requirements with Engineering, Maintenance and Production.
• Source and evaluate suppliers on technical fit, quality, price and lead time.
• Obtain quotations, compare terms and recommend suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and terms.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders per procedures and approvals.
• Follow up on orders and resolve delivery or material discrepancies.
• Maintain purchasing records and update SAP or other ERP systems.
• Track cost savings and identify purchasing efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Quotation evaluation

Negotiation

Excel data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Engineering or SCM degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

NOVA-TECH MFG PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a proactive Technical Buyer to manage purchasing for production, maintenance and engineering materials, interfacing with Engineering, Operations and Suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and optimal pricing.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, familiarity with MRO items and engineering drawings, SAP or ERP experience, and strong negotiation and data-analysis skills. On-site work at East Region/Changi North Crescent.