Supply Chain Management Executive (Purchasing)

SUMITOMO BAKELITE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMITOMO BAKELITE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a capable Manager to lead purchasing, warehousing, and transportation operations in Singapore, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction.

You will drive improvements in quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while overseeing supplier and logistics management, MRP, and VMI, with a focus on Kaizen and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Purchasing, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in purchasing/logistics in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO9000, IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001 (preferred).
• Proficiency in MCframe ERP; Kaizen experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with reliability and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control purchasing, warehousing, and transportation functions to meet company objectives
• Lead and develop a team of officers and operational staff to execute daily purchasing and warehousing operations ensuring customer delivery schedules are met
• Manage customer audits and resolve complaints related to purchasing and logistics operations to maintain customer satisfaction
• Oversee MRP fulfillment, stock replenishment, purchasing, order management, supplier contracts, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to optimize supply chain efficiency
• Manage third-party logistics warehouse operations and coordinate with logistics suppliers to ensure smooth service delivery
• Coordinate logistics equipment and facility maintenance and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
• Identify, develop, and implement initiatives and programs to improve quality, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and process efficiency continuously

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Purchasing/Logistics/Global SCM

Tools

MCframe ERP

Job description

Company Overview

SUMITOMO BAKELITE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is the world’s largest producer of epoxy molding compound, building a responsive team committed to delivering excellence within a dynamic environment.

Job Summary

Lead and manage purchasing, warehousing, and transportation operations to ensure timely customer delivery and satisfaction. Drive continuous improvements in quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while overseeing supplier and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control purchasing, warehousing, and transportation functions to meet company objectives
• Lead and develop a team of officers and operational staff to execute daily purchasing and warehousing operations ensuring customer delivery schedules are met
• Manage customer audits and resolve complaints related to purchasing and logistics operations to maintain customer satisfaction
• Oversee MRP fulfillment, stock replenishment, purchasing, order management, supplier contracts, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to optimize supply chain efficiency
• Manage third-party logistics warehouse operations and coordinate with logistics suppliers to ensure smooth service delivery
• Coordinate logistics equipment and facility maintenance and implement improvements to support operational effectiveness
• Identify, develop, and implement initiatives and programs to improve quality, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and process efficiency continuously

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Purchasing, Logistics, Materials Management, Procurement, International Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and/or logistics within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ISO9000, IATF16949, ISO14001, and ISO45001 standards (preferred but not mandatory)
• Proficiency in ERP software (MCframe) and experience implementing Kaizen practices (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with reliability and analytical rigor

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO9000, IATF16949, ISO14001, and ISO45001 standards
• Experience using ERP software (MCframe) and implementing Kaizen continuous improvement methods