Supply Assurance Buyer – Manufacturing #HYN

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a sourcing and material planning professional to ensure materials are available for production. The role blends purchasing, planning, supplier management and inventory control in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

You will execute MRP, coordinate with suppliers, monitor performance and expedite to prevent production stoppages. Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems, including SAP, is required, with at least 3 years in manufacturing supply chain.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Admin, or related field.
• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, material planning or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP, supplier delivery management or production planning.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; SAP or ERP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP requirements and review forecasts and reports to ensure timely material supply.
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure delivery commitments for production needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on outstanding deliveries.
• Expedite materials and resolve shortages to minimise production disruption.
• Manage purchasing and related issues including quality notifications and supplier returns.
• Coordinate goods receipt and invoice discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Maintain purchasing, supplier and material master data in the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and support stock-optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, planning, quality, warehouse and suppliers on material issues.
• Ensure purchasing and supply activities comply with established processes.
• Review supply risks and take proactive actions to maintain production continuity.
• Support continuous improvement across purchasing, planning and supply assurance.

Skills

Supplier management

Material planning

Expediting

ERP systems

Excel

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Join a manufacturing environment in a role focused on ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support production. This position combines purchasing, material planning, supplier management and inventory control, making it suitable for candidates with experience in supply chain operations within manufacturing.

Job Description

• Execute MRP requirements and review forecasts and exception reports to ensure timely material supply.
• Work closely with suppliers to secure delivery commitments aligned with production requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively follow up on outstanding deliveries.
• Expedite materials and resolve shortages to minimise disruption to production.
• Manage purchasing and supply-related issues including quality notifications, engineering/change requests and supplier returns.
• Coordinate goods receipt and invoice discrepancies with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and material master data within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and support initiatives to optimise stock and minimise holding costs.
• Work closely with production, planning, quality, warehouse and suppliers to resolve material-related issues.
• Ensure purchasing and supply activities comply with established processes and procedures.
• Review supply risks and take proactive action to maintain continuity of production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, planning and supply assurance processes.

Who Should Apply

• Supply chain or purchasing professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Candidates with strong supplier management, material planning and expediting experience.
• Professionals who are analytical, organised and comfortable using ERP systems and Excel to manage supply and inventory data.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting electronics, mechanical components or assemblies will be advantageous.
• Experience with MRP, material planning, supplier delivery management or production planning.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems will be advantageous.
• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and resolve supply issues in a timely manner.

All information will be treated with confidentiality and we regret that only selected candidates will be notified