Senior Direct Materials Buyer, Lifescience Device Manufacturing #HMZ

Senior Direct Materials Buyer | Lifescience Device Manufacturing Permanent | East Area An established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Direct Materials Buyer to support material availability, supplier performance and inventory optimisation. This is a hands-on senior purchasing role covering MRP execution, supplier management, inventory control, quality issues, SAP data integrity and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities • Review production material requirements and execute purchase orders based on MRP requirements to maintain uninterrupted material supply. • Manage material scheduling, rescheduling and expediting activities in response to production build plans and changing demand. • Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock holdings while managing excess and obsolete inventory, Last Time Buy requirements and inventory targets. • Manage supplier relationships and proactively identify and resolve material shortages, delivery risks and supply constraints. • Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans for underperforming suppliers. • Manage purchasing-related SAP workflows, including past-due POs/PRs, unconfirmed POs, invoice discrepancies and other outstanding transactions. • Review supplier-related non-conformances/NCRs and drive corrective actions aimed at reducing recurring quality issues. • Participate in supplier audits and prepare relevant audit reports and follow-up actions. • Coordinate purchasing specification changes and initiate or support document change processes. • Represent Purchasing in new product introduction, new product development and product transfer activities. • Ensure procurement systems and processes remain compliant with applicable SOX, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements. • Support the Supply Assurance Manager in departmental initiatives, process improvements, KPI management and data integrity. Who Should Apply • Experienced Buyers / Senior Buyers / Purchasing Specialists from medical device manufacturing environments , particularly those handling production materials, MRP and supplier performance. • Candidates comfortable operating beyond transactional PO placement and taking ownership of inventory, shortages, supplier quality, process improvement and cross-functional supply issues . Requirements • Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or a related discipline. • Approximately 5–8 years of purchasing / procurement experience within manufacturing . • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP principles and hands-on SAP experience. • Experience managing production materials, inventory levels, suppliers and supply continuity. • Familiarity with supplier performance management, quality non-conformance issues and supplier audits would be advantageous. • Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and standards such as ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 would be highly advantageous. • Good analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the maturity to independently manage supply-related issues. • Experience guiding junior team members or supporting purchasing team activities would be advantageous. Qualified applicants, please email your detailed CV to: melanietay@recruitexpress.com.sg All information will be treated with confidentiality and we regret that only selected candidates will be notified Consultant: Melanie Tay (Zheng Zhiyuan) Designation: Division Manager CEI Reg No: R1104774 Recruit Express Pte Ltd Company Reg. No. 199601303W | EA License Number: 99C4599