Supply Assurance Buyer III

Bio-Rad Laboratories (Singapore) Pte Ltd - MFG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories (Singapore) Pte Ltd - MFG is seeking a Supply Assurance Buyer III to support the Supply Assurance Manager in material availability, lead cross-functional supply planning, and optimize inventory. You will drive data integrity, manage SAP-based workflows, and contribute to supplier performance initiatives to ensure uninterrupted material supply for manufacturing.

The role requires 5–8 years in purchasing management, strong SAP/ERP/MRP knowledge, and leadership capabilities to

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in Engineering or Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of purchasing management experience in multi-industry manufacturing.
• Strong supervision and people management skills.
• Good understanding of ERP/MRP concepts and SAP experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid experience in Purchasing Management.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements for production, generate POs, schedule and reschedule materials based on MRP to ensure supply continuity.
• Manage supplier relationships to optimize efficiency; identify and resolve potential supply problems.
• Manage inventory levels to support production, lead time, and obsolescence; meet inventory goals.
• Develop and implement improvement programs for low-performing suppliers.
• Drive system/process improvements, maintain data integrity; resolve SAP/invoice issues to minimize overdue invoices.
• Review NCRs and implement programs to reduce supplier-related NCRs.
• Participate in supplier audits and publish audit reports.
• Manage and track purchasing spec changes, initiate document change orders.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product development and transfers.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO13485 and regulatory requirements.
• Assist Supply Assurance Manager in driving department initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Interpersonal communication

Purchasing management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP

Job description

The Supply Assurance Buyer III supports the Supply Assurance Manager in organizing and executing activities related to material availability, serving as a key contributor in cross-functional discussions on supply planning and inventory strategy. This role monitors the production build plan to optimize inventory holding levels while proactively managing and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. The Buyer III ensures new purchase orders and product transfer plans are executed accurately and on schedule to maintain uninterrupted material supply, applying sound judgment and procurement expertise given the seniority of the role. This position also champions data integrity and drives ongoing improvements to systems, processes, and procedures within the supply chain function. Additionally, the Buyer III is accountable for the timely and accurate execution and maintenance of key performance indicators—including past due POs/PRs, unconfirmed POs, and aging quality notifications—within SAP, contributing to overall supply chain performance and reliability.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Review and analyze materials requirements for production, generate Purchase Orders, scheduling and re-scheduling materials based on MRP requirement to ensure continuity of supplies to the manufacturing plant
• Manage supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency. Identifies and resolves potential supply problems as necessary.
• Manage inventory/stock levels to support production, LTB, E & O as well as meeting inventory goals set
• Develop and implement improvement programs for the low performing suppliers.
• Drive system and process enhancement and upkeep data integrity and accuracy. Actively manage workflow in SAP system and works with appropriate parties to resolve system issues as well as invoice issues to minimize overdue invoices and ensure supply availability.
• Review and resolve NCRs and works to identify programs which will lead to reduction of supplier related NCRs.
• Participate in supplier audits and publishes audit reports
• Manage, track and implement purchasing spec changes and initiate document change order forms
• Participate and represent purchasing in teams related to new product development and product transfer activities
• Maintain and ensure systems and processes are in compliance to SOX, ISO9001, ISO140001, ISO13485 and other regulatory requirements
• Assist Supply Assurance Manager in driving all department initiatives
• To perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

While this list of qualifications may help an employee to succeed in this position, capable candidates may have a wide range of backgrounds or skills.

• Degree / Diploma in any Engineering/Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline.
• 5 – 8 years of purchasing management exposure in multi-industry manufacturing or related.
• Good supervision and people management skills.
• Good understanding of ERP/MRP concept and SAP experience.
• Outstanding in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good experience in Purchasing Management

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits:

Bio-Rad's biggest asset is ourpeople, and this is the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer comprehensive medical plans and insurance, flexible benefits, wellness programs, extensive learning and development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations.