Company Overview
NPI SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) (PTE.) LTD. supports Asia Pacific customers with advanced manufacturing and local services. The company focuses on expanding box build and cable harness production to improve flow and streamline warehouse operations.
Job Summary
Oversee procurement, logistics, and production planning to ensure seamless operations, cost efficiency, and timely delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Responsibilities
Execute daily buyer responsibilities including PO placement, PO confirmation, RFQs (Request for Quotations) and rescheduling activities to maintain optimal inventory.
Coordinating with both overseas & local suppliers to resolve purchase-related matters, monitor shipment status and update the arrival dates in the system.
Oversee procurement, logistics, and production planning to ensure seamless operations.
Drive cost-efficiency to achieve cost saving while maintaining quality standards and ensure timely delivery across all procurement activities.
Conduct market research to Identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities and reliability
Evaluate and appraise suppliers for machine components, materials, and procurement products from both local and overseas sources.
Apply strong negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, shorten the lead time and ensure on time delivery.
Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production demands.
Communicate proactively and clearly with stakeholders across departments.
Prepare weekly purchasing reports detailing procurement activities to enhance operational efficiency.
Performing any additional ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Purchasing manager
Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor's degree holder in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
Minimum 5 year purchasing experience in contract manufacturing industry, with emphasis on environment of cable, harness, and/or electromechanical assemblies which include mechanical, electronic components.
Proficient in MS Office With strong EXCEL skills.
Strong negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
Ability to assess market trends and supplier performance to make strategic purchasing decisions.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills, experience in cost modelling and ABC costing.
Good commercial acumen and understanding of the overall business.
Proven ability to lead sourcing strategies and drive COGS reduction across the supply base.
Capability to work with cross-functional teams on strategic cost improvement projects.
NPI SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) (PTE.) LTD., was established in May 2010, and expanded in March 2013. The plant brings local support and manufacturing to our customers in the Asia Pacific using our cutting edge technology that ensures fast and reliable service. The expansion is in line with our company's plan to increase our box build footprint and to install cable harness manufacturing and to provide us the leverage and increase our production flow and streamline our warehouse.