Senior purchasing officer/purchasing officer (jurong) - Tampines

Job Summary

Responsible for developing sourcing strategies across all categories—including Facilities, IT, Repair & Maintenance, equipment, and parts—to ensure contracts deliver optimized cost, quality, terms, and service. The role also supports continuous improvement of procurement processes, supplier evaluations, and risk-management practices, while ensuring full compliance with corporate purchasing policies and local authority regulations for indirect purchases.

• Source and develop alternative suppliers upon receiving RFQs from internal stakeholders to mitigate supply risks.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and manage price increases while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Review quotation and contract terms, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best outcomes for the company.
• Resolve supply-related issues such as damaged cargo, shipment delays/early arrivals, and payment verifications with the Accounting Department within the job scope.
• Conduct supplier audits, evaluations, and periodic performance reviews to ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Support supplier risk-management activities, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating procurement-related risks.
• Draft and refine contract agreements for managerial approval where applicable.
• Process daily purchase orders, follow up on confirmations, handle amendments, and coordinate specification or drawing changes with internal departments while adhering to purchasing protocols.
• Prepare summary reports and handle any ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Job Specifications

Qualification

Degree preferred, ideally with a technical background.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in an MNC within the electronics industry.
• Experience in supplier audits and evaluations.
• Experience in risk management within procurement or supply chain environments.
• Strong attention to detail with a collaborative mindset.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to preventing errors.
• Basic working knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Able to work under pressure with a strong sense of urgency.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Last drawn, current and expected salary.
• Duties and responsibilities for each job.
• Resume in Microsoft Word format.
• Reason for leaving for past and present employment.
• Availability.
• Residential area.

Thank you.

David Ong (R1110279)

Adept Manpower (EA License: 22C1006)

https://adeptmanpower.com/