Industrial Buyer
Must-have:SAP
Job Title: Industrial Buyer
Location: Jurong, Singapore Industry: Petrochemical / Chemical Department: Procurement Reports To: Deputy Director Procurement – APOC Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range: SGD 4,000 – 4,500 per month Experience Level: 4 to 6 Years Target Applicants: Singaporeans / PRs (Local Profiles)
Join a Leading Petrochemical Company as an Industrial Buyer
We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Industrial Buyer to support our procurement operations in Jurong . This permanent position is ideal for candidates with experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry , and who are looking to grow their career in a dynamic, multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure best value in terms of price, quality, and service.
- Select vendors based on technical, commercial, and operational requirements.
🔹 Procurement Compliance & Process Excellence
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes and act as an ambassador of procurement excellence.
- Promote automation, digitalization, and best practices across all procurement activities.
🔹 End-to-End RFQ Management
- Serve as the main GASP contact for assigned business units.
- Manage the RFQ process from initiation to award in collaboration with plant stakeholders.
- Facilitate RFQ planning and resolve roadblocks proactively.
🔹 Data-Driven Improvement & Strategy Execution
- Collect and analyze site data to support the development of category-specific strategies.
- Gain alignment from decision-makers and leverage volumes for optimal outcomes.
- Set and monitor KPIs to track procurement performance and value creation (GASP).
🔹 Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support change initiatives and ensure buy-in for new procurement processes.
- Conduct regular reviews with stakeholders and provide solutions to procurement challenges.
Requirements:
- ✅ Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
- ✅ 3–5 years of procurement experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or related industrial sectors
- ✅ Familiarity with procurement tools/systems (e.g., SAP, GASP)
- ✅ Strong negotiation and communication skills
- ✅ Analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- ✅ Proactive, independent, and adaptable in a dynamic work environmentt