Procurement & Inventory Manager
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
Job Description & Requirements
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement & Inventory Manager to serve as the liaison and enforcer among management, the manufacturing lead, and external vendors, and to accelerate procurement execution while ensuring uninterrupted material availability for operations. This role is critical in ensuring that strategic decisions are translated into floor-level execution and that no task slippage occurs during rapid production pivots.
The goal of this role is to:
Ensure business continuity through sufficient and accurate materials availability at all times
Prevent inventory lapses through robust planning, reorder controls, and early-warning alerts
Improve inventory visibility (accuracy, traceability, reporting, and dashboarding)
Improve procurement speed while maintaining cost control and supplier performance
Implement practical automation, process controls, and reporting tools
Responsibilities
1. Logistics & International Trade Oversight
End-to-End Logistics: Manage complex freight arrangements for high-mix shipments.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage Supply Chain Risks arising from macro-factors (e.g., shipping delays, trade tariffs, or changes in export regulations between China and Singapore).
Singapore Compliance: Maintain and audit the Major Exporter Scheme (MES) status to ensure GST-suspended imports and zero-rated exports are compliant with IRAS regulations.
2. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
Vendor Management: Lead negotiations with suppliers. You must be proficient in Chinese (Written & Spoken) to review contracts with Chinese suppliers, manage WeChat communications, and understand local Chinese trade nuances.
Contractual Adaptability: Negotiate flexible terms that support low-volume orders without compromising on quality or excessive "MOQ" (Minimum Order Quantity) penalties.
Visibility Dashboards: Build and maintain digital dashboards to eliminate Visibility Gaps, specifically tracking high-mix inventory levels and "work-in-progress" components
Reporting: Provide weekly data-driven insights to Management and Manufacturing Lead regarding procurement lead times and landed cost variances.
3. Inventory & Supply Chain Management
Monitor stock health through ERP (Odoo) and implement disposition plans when required
Develop, implement, and continuously improve inventory control policies, procedures, and systems.
Oversee inventory accuracy, including reconciliation of daily receipts, deliveries, and shipments.
Analyze historical data and trends to forecast future material requirements and support business planning.
4. Procurement & Supplier Management
Replace manual spreadsheet tracking with automated alerts to prevent human error in the procurement cycle.
Lead procurement planning, sourcing strategies, and purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective supply.
Evaluate and drive supplier performance tracking to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
5. Strategy and Leadership
Establish automated reporting and dashboards for real-time visibility
Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce lead time, expedite costs, and shortages
Collaborate closely with management, engineering, and finance teams to align supply chain plans with business goals.
Provide regular reports and insights to management on inventory performance, procurement costs, risk control measures, and improvement initiatives.
Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Requirements and skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query preferred), Power BI is a plus
Comfort working with electronics materials (components, reels, MSL handling awareness is a plus
Professional proficiency in Mandarin is essential for direct communication with the Chinese supply base.
5+ years in Supply Chain or Procurement within a Manufacturing setting. Experience in HMLV (High-Mix Low-Volume) environments is highly preferred
Strong knowledge of inventory planning, data analysis, and demand forecasting methods.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and make data-driven decisions.
Planning and stakeholder management abilities.
Strong process discipline and clean documentation
Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
High level of integrity, reliability, and accountability.
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Skills
Powerquery, Inventory Planning, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis, Mandarin Chinese, Advanced Microsoft Excel, technical components, Procurement Management, communicate with decision makers, Stakeholder Management, Power BI