574 Senior Buyer jobs in Singapore

Job Purpose:

Develop and deliver the most appropriate and comprehensive product range for each category to maximize profitability through buying efficiencies, pricing, and sales strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide merchandising support in areas such as category/stocks/market planning and pricing.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation and coordination with forwarders and shipping companies locally and overseas.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products/brands.
• Conduct training on new product and seasonal launches.
• Ad-hoc: Able to multi-task.

Competencies

Behavioral:

• Demonstrates creativity, integrity, passion, and self-motivation.
• Ability to make decisions, meet targets, work under pressure, and manage workload with little supervision.
• Uses tact and diplomacy when negotiating with a business-like approach.
• Absorbs and assesses information quickly.
• Enjoys dealing with people via phone or in person.
• Team player.

Functional:

• Knowledge of key business drivers such as pricing, promotion, assortment, and margins.
• Understanding of financial retail calculations like OTB, markdowns, and margins.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with good worksheet skills for generating structured reports.
• Skills in Photoshop/Illustrator are advantageous for necessary modifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Mandarin and English, including intermediate writing skills, to liaise with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and process documents in Mandarin. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential.
• Possession of a Diploma in Fashion Design will be prioritized.

Job Purpose:

• Develop and deliver the most appropriate and comprehensive product range for each category that maximizes profitability through buying efficiencies, pricing and sales strategies
Responsibilities:

• Merchandising support in areas like category/stocks/market planning, pricing

• Knowledge of shipping documentation and co-ordination with forwarders, shipping companies, locally and overseas

• Maintain relationship with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products/brands

• Conduct training on new product and seasonal launches
Ad-hoc

• Able multi-task
Competencies
Behavioral

• Demonstrates creativity, integrity, passion and self-motivation

• Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure and managing workload with little direction

• Has business-like approach, uses tact and diplomacy when negotiating

• Absorbs and assesses information quickly

• Enjoys dealing with people whether by phone or in person

• Team Player
Functional

• Knowledge on key business drivers (eg: pricing, promotion, assortment, margins)

• Knowledge on financial retail calculations - OTB, markdowns, margins

• Negotiation skills

• Well versed in Microsoft office, especially excel. Good worksheets skills to generate structured reports

• Skilled in Photoshop/Illustrator is a good tool to have for needed alternations

• Able to communicate with intermediate writing skills for the bilingual languages ie Mandarin and English, in
order to communicate with Mandarin speaking supplier. Processing of documents in Mandarin is needed.
Proficiency in Mandarin is essential.

• Possesses Diploma in Fashion Design will be prioritized

• Support retail stores to ensure maximum sales and profitability of related merchandises and services for the Company
• Ensure a comprehensive range of latest products is available for sale and that terminated/discontinued stock levels achieve targets.
• Negotiate with suppliers on terms of trading, margins and advertising support and manages the supplier base - relationships.
• Work with suppliers to promote sales and product knowledge training in stores.
• Manage the merchandising forecasting and execute supply chain management practices. Work with Logistics, Warehouse, and Stores to ensure optimum stock availability and maintain healthy stock turnover.
• Manage stock replenishment.
• Allocate and tailor store ranges to meet store requirements.
• Manage the store range to monitor sales performance and inventory levels against plan so that timely remedial action can be taken when necessary to ensure profitability.
• Maintain awareness of competitors' movements and ensure competitiveness via field visits.
• Develop up-to-date market knowledge of products and sources to enable quick speed to market of new product releases.
• Coordinate with various departments and assist where needed with supplier issues.
• Support the development of marketing campaigns that develops the product category.
• Set up, maintain and amend product details in the system.
• Raise purchase orders, create new product codes and generate reports.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Positive attitude and Team Player
• Commercial sense
• Good communication skills
• Good negotiator who goes for win-win
• Focused and able to prioritize
• High level of initiative and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace working environment

• Minimum Diploma and above
• Well Versed in Home Appliances, IT, Furnishings Product Knowledge
• Up-to-date knowledge of Market Trends
• Prior background in Retail Merchandising is advantageous
• Must be willing to work on weekends / Public Holidays

Job Purpose:

· Develop and deliver the most appropriate and comprehensive product range for each category that maximizes profitability through buying efficiencies, pricing and sales strategies

Responsibilities:

· Merchandising support in areas like category/stocks/market planning, pricing

· Knowledge of shipping documentation and co-ordination with forwarders, shipping companies, locally and overseas

· Maintain relationship with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products/brands

· Conduct training on new product and seasonal launches

Ad-hoc

· Able multi-task

Competencies

Behavioral

· Demonstrates creativity, integrity, passion and self-motivation

· Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure and managing workload with little direction

· Has business-like approach, uses tact and diplomacy when negotiating

· Absorbs and assesses information quickly

· Enjoys dealing with people whether by phone or in person

· Team Player

Functional

· Knowledge on key business drivers (eg: pricing, promotion, assortment, margins)

· Knowledge on financial retail calculations – OTB, markdowns, margins

· Negotiation skills

· Well versed in Microsoft office, especially excel. Good worksheets skills to generate structured reports

· Skilled in Photoshop/Illustrator is a good tool to have for needed alternations

· Able to communicate with intermediate writing skills for the bilingual languages ie Mandarin and English, in

order to communicate with Mandarin speaking supplier. Processing of documents in Mandarin is needed.

Proficiency in Mandarin is essential.

· Possesses Diploma in Fashion Design will be prioritized

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners, and communities.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the World Wide Technology Core Values and Corporate Goals
• Daily processing of requisitions and purchase order placement
• Manage coordination of shipment of drop ship and cross dock orders
• Participate in customer reviews, drafting, and presenting data-based key performances indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate with customer and suppliers to minimize costs of material introductions and phase-outs
• Act as point-of-contact for assigned projects’ procurement needs
• Timely disposition and execution of action plan for non-conformance parts and returns.
• Execute RTV process flow as required
• Coordinate with Finance and suppliers to minimize backlog and/or discrepancy of invoices
• Interact with and support various customer requests
• Coordinate and communicate with suppliers, management, WWT warehouse, and WWT coordinators to ensure customer requirements are met
• Any other projects, duties and administrative tasks as assigned.
  
  

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Basic customer service skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand general work instruction processes
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills: analyzing alternatives, evaluating risks, reviewing sequence of events
  
  

• Displays all required WWT core value traits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to generate and implement process improvement ideas
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated with high productivity skills
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to accept direction and meet deadlines
• Exhibits a strong passion for WWT supply chain
  
  

• Have at least 3 years work experience in purchasing and price negotiation
• Understand and able to share experience in maximizing delivery conditions (INCO term 2010) and payment terms optimization.
• Understand audit compliance requirement and application within procurement context
• Supplier management experience.
• Experience in managing commodities highly desirable
• Experience in managing GST compliance for orders flowing through FTWZ and SEZ highly desirable
  
  

• Health and Wellbeing: Combined Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Bereavement
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We are seeking a Buyer to join our Olam Agri’s non-commodity procurement team, focusing on the business services category and support various initiatives, e.g. Procurement processes and Digitalization within the Business services category in central functions & Business.

As a Buyer/Contract Management, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement process, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings initiatives. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to develop their procurement skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies for business services category.

· Conduct market research, analyze data, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

· Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and day to day issue resolution.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop/innovate procurement solutions.

· Support the development of RFx documents, evaluate supplier responses, and participate in supplier selection processes in the Procurement software and offline.

· Maintain accurate records and reports, including supplier performance data and procurement metrics.

· Creation of purchase orders in SAP & Procurement software

· Procurement policies and SOPs: Support gap analysis, development, alignment and implementation of Global and Regional policies

· Support the development, roll-out and adoption of Procurement software and tools

Skills and Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge:

• 8 - 10 years ofexperience in procurement, purchasing, or a related field
• Experience with Business Services category, including categories such as office/facility management, IT, Insurance, professional services (consulting, agencies, legal firms, HR services, Travel and MICE)
• Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations
• Understanding of contract management and supplier relationship management principles

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experience with PowerBI beneficial
• Proficient in SAP MM module including vendor set-up, PO creation, etc
• Experience with procurement software, such as e-sourcing platforms, contract management systems and spend analysis tools
• Data analysis and reporting skills, with ability to interpret and present complex data

Soft Skills:

• Time management and organizational skills, prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, identify opportunities and drive process improvements
• Adaptability and flexibility, with ability to respond to changing business requirements and priorities
• Work autonomously and as part of a team across different regions and cultures

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Functional Knowledge

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

Business Expertise

• 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

Leadership

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

Problem Solving

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

Impact

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

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage supplies like consumables, MRO items, spare parts, and project-related materials.

• Negotiate with suppliers on product specifications, quality, expectations, price, delivery and other terms.

• Review new material or part requests to determine if existing material or supplier can satisfy the need; add new items to the system if needed.

• Work with stakeholders to evaluate and set- up new suppliers in system.

• Develop strategic plans, forecast material demand, and oversee material requirements to ensure timely acquisition and good inventory management.

• Monitor unusual trends or usage in materials.

• Create and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery

• Ensure compliance to Company Procurement Strategy & Policies.

• Coordinate with teams to resolve quality or supply issues quickly.

• Share updates on product, supplier, or service changes with relevant teams.

• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or business.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement, and production planning, preferably in semiconductor or manufacturing industries.

• A team player with good communication skills,

• Good attitude and willing to learn

Roles & Responsibilities

● Evaluate, source, and onboard new vendors based on competitiveness factors such as cost, quality, on-time delivery, and service levels.
● Regularly review vendor pool to ensure that vendors remain relevant to meet the company's expectations and requirements.
● Reinforce supply chain efficiency through specialized commodity teams by providing expertise in selecting, growing, and optimizing approved vendor pool.
● Conduct price analysis and negotiate lead times within vendor pool to ensure and improve price competitiveness, lead time, and on-time delivery.
● Build up vendor relationship that will lead to adherence to schedules, budgets, work plans, and performance requirements.
● Support Planner in generation of System Report and collation of database.
● Ensure all procurement activities follows the company's purchasing guidelines and maintain proper documentation.
● Ensure adherence to contractually agreed specifications and standards, including accreditation/class bodies.
● Liaise with engineering department to refine and optimize requirements and ECN activities.
● Optimization of product line inventory and ensure demand is met through placement of scheduled purchases.

Requirements & Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electronics), Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
● Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or procurement experience in the mechanical or electronics industry.
● Fresh graduates with relevant academic background (Engineering or Supply Chain) may also be considered.
● Experience in supplier audits and supplier relationship management is an advantage.
● Prior exposure to working with suppliers based in East Asia is a plus.
● Strong communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
● Demonstrated integrity and impartiality in vendor evaluation and selection.
● Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP is preferred.