Our client is hiring a Senior Buyer to join our procurement and supply chain team in a high-tech manufacturing environment in Singapore. This role covers supplier negotiation, purchasing, supplier development, and inventory management, working closely with Engineering, Production, and Master Scheduling.

Ideal for candidates with experience in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) or high-tech manufacturing, such as semiconductor, electronics, or precision engineering industries.

Role:

• Lead supplier quoting and negotiation, balancing project scope, budget, and margin targets
• Drive strategic supplier development, selection, and qualification
• Manage the transition of products from engineering to production
• Oversee supplier performance and project management end-to-end
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and requisitions
• Track invoices and goods receipts, ensuring accurate records
• Maintain material availability and inventory at optimal levels to support manufacturing
• Manage part transitions from development to production, reviewing ERP demand and coordinating with Master Scheduling and Sales
• Support engineering prototype and new product development demands
• Handle complex, high-priority assignments independently, recommending new processes to solve problems
• Own supplier performance metrics for critical, high-complexity commodities

Requirements:

• Ideally Degree with at least 5 years' experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Strong background in supplier negotiation and supplier management
• Ability to write technical and operating procedures and complex documentation
• Comfortable using tools to prepare electronic documentation
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Strong independent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in engineering-driven manufacturing environments

Interested candidates, please submit your profile to submitCV@talentreq.com for review. We will be in touch for initial discussion upon being shortlisted

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1108333

Our client is growing their team and looking for a Production Planning Supervisor to take charge of production planning, material planning, and inventory control at manufacturing site. You'll be the key link between Production, Procurement, Sales, Logistics, and our contract manufacturing partners — making sure supply always matches demand and customer orders ship on time.

This is a great fit if you've built your career in production planning, materials planning, or supply chain within a high-mix, low-volume or high-tech manufacturing environment, and you're ready for a role with more ownership.

Role:

• Build and maintain production and material plans based on demand forecasts and available capacity
• Ensure raw materials and finished goods are always ready to keep production running and deliveries on time
• Manage inventory levels and reduce excess & obsolete (E&O) stock
• Spot and resolve E&O risks early, working with the right teams to fix them
• Coordinate across departments to solve supply, capacity, and scheduling issues
• Track and report KPIs — on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and risk metrics
• Prepare management reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement projects to strengthen planning processes and systems
• Keep planning data accurate and current in the ERP/MRP system
• Jump in on urgent tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements:

• Degree with 8+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or supply chain — ideally in a high-mix, low-volume or high-tech manufacturing environment
• Strong background in inventory control, including excess & obsolete (E&O) management
• Experience leading process improvement projects in supply chain or operations
• Skilled with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel
• Able to build clear, data-driven presentations in PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment

Interested candidates, please submit your profile to submitCV@talentreq.com for review. We will be in touch for initial discussion upon being shortlisted

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1108333