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Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions to complex challenges. Whether it's ultra complex or ultra precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.\nDo you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction? Are you driven, enthusiastic and does your heart beat faster with high-tech product development? Then get started as Buyer at NTS Singapore and let's make it possible together.\nJob Description\nAs Buyer at NTS Singapore you are responsible for managing procurement activities, including supplier relationships, purchase orders, material expediting, and supplier performance. Supports demand and inventory planning to ensure optimal stock levels and uninterrupted production. Collaborates with Planning, Customer Support, and Logistics teams to align material supply with demand and delivery requirements. Ensures accurate MRP/ERP data and procurement compliance while monitoring key purchasing, inventory, and delivery performance metrics.\nFurthermore, your key responsibilities are:\nManage supplier relationships, resolve issues, and monitor supplier performance\n\nPlace purchase orders with approved suppliers and expedite critical materials\n\nDevelop and maintain supplier, purchasing, inventory, and planning reports, including OTD, Push Outs, and Pull Ins\n\nEnsure procurement activities comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements\n\nDevelop demand and inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize stockouts\n\nCollaborate with Planning, Customer Support, and Logistics teams to align demand, inventory, and timely material deliveries\n\nMaintain accurate material, supplier, and planning data in MRP/ERP systems and ensure adequate stock for production needs\n\nJob Requirements:\nBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field\n\nExperienced in ERP system (Navision, SAP etc.)\n\nStrong communication and negotiation skills\n\nPositive attitude, self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team\n\nExperience in purchasing technical commodity like machining items/sheet metal parts will be an added advantage\n\nStrong Background in Manufacturing & Planning background\n\nYour terms of employment\nAt NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague! Your unique challenge at NTS includes at least the following conditions:\nCompetitive salary;\n\nAnnual Wage Supplement;\n\nTerm Life & Medical Insurance Coverage;\n\nPersonal growth and development opportunities through training and/or education;\n\nUp to 18 days of Annual Leave.\n\nAbout NTS\nWe deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together. We combine the best skills and brightest ideas into a working system for the world's most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronics and Analytical solutions. For this reason, we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier to OEM’s and an international player operating from various (production) sites in Europe, Asia and the US.\nAlthough we offer our teams around the world a great place to work, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-focused mindset and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That's why we take every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship and our successes.\nInterested?\nApply immediately and send your CV (and motivation letter) via the application button below! 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