Supplier Management Associate

Future Electronics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Electronics is seeking a Supplier Management Associate (internal title Marketer / Senior Marketer) to support the Sales team by managing pricing, promotions, and margins for a range of electronic components. The role involves market analysis, daily quotations, and collaboration with branch offices to maximize sales performance.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma or Degree in a relevant field, at least 2 years of experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities with data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate sales opportunities and establish market resale prices for Sales via quotes.
• Negotiate special pricing with suppliers to improve margins.
• Provide Sales with information and tools to support customers.
• Monitor and control order releases; analyze reports for management.
• Drive product area development with Sales and Customers; respond to turns opportunities.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain profitability.
• Quote to win on time for key branch opportunities.
• Work with suppliers and the sales force on daily requirements.
• Maintain margin for relevant product classes; enforce Ship & Debit when applicable.
• Monitor backorder register daily; authorize price releases and changes.
• Maintain quote logs and supplier activity logs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma or Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role is posted under the title Supplier Management Associate to more accurately reflect the scope and responsibilities of the position. The official internal title is Marketer / Senior Marketer.

JOB PURPOSE

The Marketer supports the sales team within an assigned geographic region by managing pricing and promotions for a designated range of electronic components. This role involves analyzing and responding to market trends, maintaining profit margin accountability, negotiating with suppliers, and preparing daily quotations, pricing, and gross profit reports. The position requires close collaboration with branch offices to ensure alignment and maximize sales performance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Evaluate sales opportunities (via phone, e-mail, or bills of material) and establish market resale prices to Sales through quoting competitively.
• Negotiate special pricing with suppliers.
• Provide Sales team with information and tools necessary to support customer.
• Monitor and control the release of orders, analyze and interpret reports for management.
• Drive and develop the product area with Sales and Customers, responsive to turns opportunities.

JOB CONTENT

• Responsible for achieving sales targets and profitability.
• Having the knowledge to quote to win on time for key branch customer opportunities.
• Work with suppliers and the sales force on daily requirements.
• Responsible for overall margin for relevant Product classes.
• Obtain and enforce Ship & Debit program wherever relevant.
• Monitor backorder register on a daily basis.
• Authorize CBO change and cancellations.
• Authorize price release.
• Maintain quote log and supplier activity log.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least a Diploma or Degree qualification in a relevant field of study.
• 2 years of prior relevant working experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong business, analytical, and organizational skills with computer proficiency.
• Responsible, committed, and results-oriented with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Candidate without experience are welcome to apply.

Work Location: ESR BizPark@Changi (short walking distance from Expo MRT station)