Buyer (12 month contract, Manufacturing, East) UID2268

Key Responsibilities • Perform direct purchasing activities for spares, parts, and other business-related materials. • Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) based on approved supplier pricing and lead times. • Provide suppliers with the latest engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs for the relevant part numbers. • Review and interpret engineering drawings, part specifications, and material requirements to support purchasing activities. • Manage supplier order and delivery schedules, ensuring timely updates are reflected in SAP. • Track supplier deliveries and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure materials are received according to the required schedule. • Follow established order management processes and procedures, including: • • Supplier delivery tracking • Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation • First Article Inspection (FAI) processes • Outstanding Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Receipt (IR) follow-up • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, MPM, and SCM teams to coordinate purchasing activities and maintain inventory at planned levels. • Collaborate with Engineering and MPM/SCM teams to identify and recommend new suppliers where required. • Communicate material requirements, specifications, and technical information effectively to suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Utilise knowledge of different material types and engineering requirements when engaging with suppliers and engineers. • Provide feedback to Engineering and relevant stakeholders on cost reduction and sourcing opportunities. • Support routine purchasing activities in accordance with established procurement processes and procedures. • Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier-related information in SAP. Systems & Tools • SAP – required for day-to-day purchasing activities, PO creation, order management, and schedule updates. • Teamcenter – required for accessing detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and part-related information. • Familiarity with engineering drawings, BOMs, part specifications, and related technical documentation. Requirements • Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer roles, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment. • Experience managing direct materials, spare parts, components, or engineering-related purchases will be advantageous. • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BOMs. • Familiarity with SAP and purchasing/order management processes. • Experience working with suppliers on delivery schedules, lead times, pricing, and order fulfilment. • Good understanding of manufacturing materials and components. • Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams. • Detail-oriented with good follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing activities simultaneously. Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret to inform only Shortlisted candidates will be notified. EA License No. 01C4394 • RCB No. 200007268E •EA Registration • Lim Jia Jie EA Registration No. R22108969 By sending us your personal data and curriculum vitae (CV), you are deemed to consent to PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd and its affiliates to collect, use and disclose your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy available at https://www.persolsingapore.com/policies. You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree with the Privacy Policy.