Technical Buyer

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Buyer to manage purchasing activities for production, maintenance and engineering materials. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Production and suppliers to ensure materials meet technical requirements, are purchased at competitive prices and arrive on time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for MRO items, tooling, cutters, fixtures, spare parts, consumables and other technical materials.

• Review purchase requests, technical specifications, engineering drawings and datasheets.

• Clarify technical requirements with Engineering, Maintenance and Production where necessary.

• Source and evaluate suppliers based on technical suitability, quality, price and delivery lead time.

• Obtain quotations, compare prices and commercial terms, and recommend suitable suppliers for approval.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and other commercial terms.

• Prepare and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and approval requirements.

• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve delivery or material discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update SAP or other ERP systems.

• Track cost savings and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics or precision engineering.

• Experience purchasing MRO items, tooling, fixtures, machine parts or engineering components is an advantage.

• Able to understand basic engineering drawings, technical specifications, bills of materials (BOMs) and datasheets.

• SAP or other ERP purchasing experience is preferred.

• Good Microsoft Excel skills and data-analysis ability.

• Strong supplier sourcing, quotation evaluation and negotiation skills.

• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with different departments.

• Willing to work at East Region/Changi North Crescent