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Description:

• Support the monitoring of retail fashion apparel market trends, with a focus on collecting and analyzing fashion and competitor insights.
• Assist in executing the monthly, quarterly, annual product buying and campaign plans. Work closely with the manager to help achieve sales, gross profit, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, allocation, and consolidation of goods, based on store performance and market conditions.
• Support the planning and implementation of product promotion strategies and product knowledge. Collaborate with marketing team by providing analysis for review and adjustment.
• Assist in the operational tasks of the regional buying team, including helping to improve procurement processes.
• Cooperate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and VM team, to ensure alignment and smooth execution of marketing/ sales plans.
• Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually product analysis to support sales tracking and strategic decisions.
• Handle day-to-day operational tasks, including communication with HQ, inventory control, supply coordination, pricing updates, and stock reallocation. Ensure timely housekeeping data accuracy in the Tiger system.

Requirements:

• Diploma or higher qualification
• Minimum 2 year relevant experience in basic commodity and purchasing (preferably in casual wear)
• Meticulous and high accuracy in work delegated
• Good analytical skills and have an eye for details
• Numerate & good with numbers
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment independently
• Good at using Microsoft software especially Excel, Powerpoint and PowerBi
• Merchandising experience will be an added advantage

About Gain City

At Gain City, we've been delivering trusted expertise and quality solutions in consumer electronics, air-conditioning, and home appliances since 1981. As a household name in Singapore, we take pride in our strong customer focus, innovative spirit, and commitment to service excellence. With a dynamic workforce and a network of stores and service centres island wide, we offer a vibrant and growth-oriented environment where employees are empowered to thrive, take ownership, and make a real impact.

About the Role

As a Buyer / Assistant Buyer at Gain City, you will be responsible for supporting brand management, inventory control, and sales performance tracking. You will manage product assortments, update pricelists, coordinate purchase orders, and oversee promotions. You will also gather insights from the operations team, conduct market research, and prepare analyses to support negotiations and business decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchase order systems.

Responsibilities:

• Processing brand updates on product assortment and pricelist.
• Inventory management & purchase orders.
• Promotion management.
• Update and review brands' monthly sales performance by door.
• Gather feedback from operations team on sales performance and propose action plan for internal review.
• Ensure records are kept up-to-date and accurate on latest changes.
• Products code creation.
• Run ad-hoc analysis and preparation of data for fact-based negotiation with brands.
• Conduct brand and market research as needed for specific projects.
• Support any other ad-hoc projects or tasks as may be required

Requirements:

• Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain/ Business Studies/ Administration/Management or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of application
• Able to work in a dynamic environment, adaptable to changes and can multitask
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of purchase order software platforms
• Good negotiation skills to liaise with suppliers

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Overview

The Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement activities including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner. The role ensures that all purchases meet the company’s quality, cost, delivery, and compliance requirements, and supports the overall procurement process in alignment with company policies and project needs.

• Procurement Execution: Manage the full procurement cycle including RFQ, quotation analysis, supplier selection, purchase order (PO) issuance, and delivery follow-up.
• Source materials, equipment, and services in line with project or operational requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to support project schedules and internal operations.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain qualified suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve best value.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any supply issues or delays.
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and maintain accurate procurement documentation including RFQs, bid evaluations, POs, contracts, and supplier records.
• Ensure all procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, contractual obligations, and legal requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary procurement documentation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance, logistics) to clarify specifications and delivery requirements.
• Support project teams in meeting material and service needs efficiently.
• Escalate procurement risks or bottlenecks to the Procurement Manager when necessary.
• Cost & Process Improvement: Identify cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and volume leverage.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and systems.
• Participate in procurement digitalization or automation initiatives as required.

Introduction to the Job

Does building and maintaining sustainable relationships with suppliers while execution all (operational) procurement activities energizes you? We are further professionalizing our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department and would like to welcome an enthusiastic Tactical Buyer with a proven commercial track record and the motivation to make a difference in our organization.

The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department’s mission is to secure material availability at the right cost, right quality and right time for our customers. To realize this mission, we need to set ourselves up for success to navigate the volume ramp, while managing the growing installed base & supply chain complexity in a smarter way. This means that we need to drive both structural step changes and continuous improvements in our core processes at the same time. Your role as a Tactical Buyer is to ensure effective and efficient execution of the (operational) procurement activities by for example arranging adequate material supply, resolving operational procurement issues, driving cost down / cost efficiency and ensuring master data control.

You will independently manage the operational procurement process for multiple suppliers and Sourcing Lead. To prepare and oversee supplier negotiations including tactics, spend base analysis, script, dry-run and orchestrating stakeholders involved as well as all contract details.

Your focus is on operational execution and timely availability of required materials within boundary conditions. Next, is to manage day-to-day contact with our suppliers (including owning agenda of interactions) and track all communication for full transparency.

• Able to manage independently tactical supplier ("advanced" non-critical suppliers).
• Supplier maintenance.
• Knows well current and short-term status and results are checked.
• From single sourcing to single and dual sourcing of commodities.
• Reviews invoicing, investigates and finds resolutions.
• Works under regular supervision of Sourcing Leads.
• Managing NPI's with Sourcing Leads.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance is preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry.

• Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently
• Excellent professional communication
• Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements
• Ensuring accountability
• Strong planning and alignment skills
• Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes
• Stakeholder management
• Customer focus
• Persuasion skills
• Collaboration; team player orientation
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Resilience
• Time / priority management skill

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Non-profit Organizations

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Does building and maintaining sustainable relationships with suppliers while executing all (operational) procurement activities energize you? We are professionalizing our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department and would like to welcome an enthusiastic Tactical Buyer with a proven commercial track record and the motivation to make a difference in our organization.

The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department’s mission is to secure material availability at the right cost, right quality and right time for our customers. To realize this mission, we need to set ourselves up for success to navigate the volume ramp, while managing the growing installed base & supply chain complexity in a smarter way. This means that we need to drive both structural step changes and continuous improvements in our core processes at the same time. Your role as a Tactical Buyer is to ensure effective and efficient execution of the (operational) procurement activities by for example arranging adequate material supply, resolving operational procurement issues, driving cost down / cost efficiency and ensuring master data control.

You will independently manage the operational procurement process for multiple suppliers and Sourcing Lead. To prepare and oversee supplier negotiations including tactics, spend base analysis, script, dry-run and orchestrating stakeholders involved as well as all contract details.

Your focus is on operational execution and timely availability of required materials within boundary conditions. Next, is to manage day-to-day contact with our suppliers (including owning agenda of interactions) and track all communication for full transparency.

• Able to manage independently tactical supplier ("advanced" non-critical suppliers).
• Supplier maintenance.
• Knows well current and short-term status and results are checked.
• From single sourcing to single and dual sourcing of commodities.
• Reviews invoicing, investigates and finds resolutions.
• Works under regular supervision of Sourcing Leads.
• Managing NPI's with Sourcing Leads.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance is preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry.

• Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently
• Excellent professional communication
• Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements
• Ensuring accountability
• Strong planning and alignment skills
• Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes
• Stakeholder management
• Customer focus
• Persuasion skills
• Collaboration; team player orientation
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Resilience
• Time / priority management skill

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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Job Summary

Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.

• Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
• Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

• Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
• Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Introduction to the Job: Does building and maintaining sustainable relationships with suppliers while execution all (operational) procurement activities energizes you? We are further professionalizing our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department and would like to welcome an enthusiastic Tactical Buyer with a proven commercial track record and the motivation to make a difference in our organization.

The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department’s mission is to secure material availability at the right cost, right quality and right time for our customers. To realize this mission, we need to set ourselves up for success to navigate the volume ramp, while managing the growing installed base & supply chain complexity in a smarter way. This means that we need to drive both structural step changes and continuous improvements in our core processes at the same time. Your role as a Tactical Buyer is to ensure effective and efficient execution of the (operational) procurement activities by for example arranging adequate material supply, resolving operational procurement issues, driving cost down / cost efficiency and ensuring master data control.

You will independently manage the operational procurement process for multiple suppliers and Sourcing Lead. To prepare and oversee supplier negotiations including tactics, spend base analysis, script, dry-run and orchestrating stakeholders involved as well as all contract details.

Your focus is on operational execution and timely availability of required materials within boundary conditions. Next, is to manage day-to-day contact with our suppliers (including owning agenda of interactions) and track all communication for full transparency.

• Able to manage independently tactical supplier ("advanced" non-critical suppliers).
• Supplier maintenance.
• Knows well current and short-term status and results are checked.
• From single sourcing to single and dual sourcing of commodities.
• Reviews invoicing, investigates and finds resolutions.
• Works under regular supervision of Sourcing Leads.
• Managing NPI's with Sourcing Leads.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, (International) Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance is preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years experience in a procurement / sourcing or commercial (related) role, ideally in a technology intensive industry.

• Ability to identify and structure opportunities independently
• Excellent professional communication
• Assertive, proactive problem solving skills and driving improvements
• Ensuring accountability
• Strong planning and alignment skills
• Ability to deal with resistance and organizational changes
• Stakeholder management
• Customer focus
• Persuasion skills
• Collaboration; team player orientation
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Resilience
• Time / priority management skill

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Supply Chain

• Semiconductor Manufacturing

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We are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for quoting materials, procuring materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.

• Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows standard purchasing business processes.
• Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Execute and cancel pull-ins, push-outs, and planned orders as prioritized. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Review and ensure actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence. Manages projects for purchasing; as required, monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned projects. Oversees workload distribution among Buyers, trains and audits activities of lower-level personnel.
• Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long-term issues.
• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

• Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows standard purchasing business processes.
• Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Execute and cancel pull-ins, push-outs, and planned orders as prioritized. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Review and ensure actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence. Manages projects for purchasing; as required, monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned projects. Oversees workload distribution among Buyers, trains and audits activities of lower-level personnel.
• Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long-term issues.
• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Bachelor's Degree. 2-4 years of experience in purchasing or a related field.

Day shift (Singapore). Travel: Yes, 20% of the time. Relocation Eligible: No.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of purchasing process (Sourcing, RFQ, negotiation, shipping and follow up on deliveries)
• Review and purchase materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP
• Review and expedite materials with vendors to meet production schedule
• Coordinate with supply chain planning and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials/components to achieve maximum customer satisfaction
• Responsible for inventory management, review and execute stocking rules preset by management periodically
• Liaise with logistics company for shipment arrangement, shipment status and customs declaration
• Manage suppliers to meet objectives in area of quality, delivery fulfilment and inventory control
• Processing of documentation on purchasing activities (vendor code setup, matching and submission of PO/DN/invoice to Finance)
• Handling of RMA/NCT units to suppliers
• Update weekly/monthly reports timely
• Compliance with RBA

• Diploma/ degree holder in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience / relevant industries
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Independent and proactive
• SAP knowledge is an added advantage
• Able to analyze bill of materials (BOM)

• Associate

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Manufacturing