About the role
The Purchasing Executive is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, equipment, spare parts, and operational supplies. This role requires managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.
Key responsibilities
Purchase raw materials, chemicals, packaging materials, equipment, spare parts, and other operational supplies based on approved purchase requests
Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, suitable payment terms, quality, and timely delivery
Prepare, issue, and follow up on purchase orders
Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
Ensure purchased materials meet the required technical, quality, and safety specifications
Ensure chemical purchases comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including SDS and local hazardous-goods regulations
Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery delays, non-conformities, shortages, and quality concerns
Maintain proper purchasing records, quotations, purchase orders, contracts, SDS, COAs, and regulatory certificates
Conduct periodic supplier evaluations and maintain the approved supplier list
Monitor market pricing, lead times, and potential supply risks
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the chemical or manufacturing industry
Good understanding of chemical handling, storage, and regulatory requirements
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills
Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced and safety-sensitive environment
Detail-oriented, proactive, and organised
SPCI PTE LTD