Contract Buyer – 12m Contract (MNC, Up to $6k) #HFT

Nov 3, 2026 7 views

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD Contract Buyer – 12m Contract (MNC, Up to $6k) #HFT

Contract: 12 months (renewal / conversion possible)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Occasional evening or night calls may be required to support US stakeholders.

Purchasing & Procurement

Manage quotations, purchase requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials and regulated indirect materials.
Source and purchase materials from local and overseas suppliers.
Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment to prevent stock shortages.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information and supplier performance data.
Monitor open, overdue and ageing purchase orders to ensure timely fulfilment and compliance with procurement policies.

Supplier Management & Cost Optimisation

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
Negotiate favourable commercial terms and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Drive procurement initiatives involving localisation, direct sourcing and business continuity planning (BCP) to mitigate supply risks.

Inventory & Supply Planning

Optimise inventory levels based on demand forecasts, service requirements and operational targets.
Balance inventory levels, service requirements and working capital costs.
Monitor excess and slow-moving inventory and mitigate critical material shortages.
Apply supply planning strategies such as MRP, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supplier Pull and historical usage analysis.

Data Analysis & Logistics Coordination

Analyse purchasing data and prepare reports to identify procurement improvement opportunities.
Coordinate urgent shipments, warehouse receiving and inspection activities.
Track and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve purchasing or delivery issues.

Quality & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and specifications.
Work with Quality, Production, Engineering and Finance teams to resolve supplier and product quality issues.
Support internal controls, SOX compliance and internal/external audits.
Participate in cross-functional projects, new product development and regional material planning initiatives.

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
Relevant hands-on experience in purchasing, buying or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience in vendor management and supplier relationship development.
Must have direct purchasing/buying experience, not solely supplier relationship management experience.
Manufacturing and raw-material procurement experience is strongly preferred.
Experience managing direct materials and overseas suppliers will be advantageous.
For interested candidates, please submit your latest resume to jacquelinefong@recruitexpress.com.sg
Jacqueline Fong Hsin Ting (R21103226)
Recruit Express Pte Ltd
Company Reg. No. 199601303W
EA License Number: 99C4599

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