Buyer I, Purchasing

Kulicke & Soffa
Singapore
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with technical purchasing experience who can negotiate and analyze supply needs, working in a collaborative environment in Singapore.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on procurement experience and technical vendor negotiation skills
    — “Negotiate pricing and delivery terms, resolve quality issues, and coordinate technical matters between suppliers and internal teams.”
  • Individuals who can balance analytical rigor with cross-functional collaboration
    — “Maintain accurate procurement records and support operational requirements through efficient purchasing and inventory tracking.”
  • Candidates with a background in engineering or supply chain management, and a grasp of ERP systems
    — “Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing both internal and external stakeholders with technical precision
    — “Coordinate technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel.”
  • There is a need for attention to detail in handling procurement records and contracts
    — “Maintain accurate procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to analyze supply needs and translate them into cost-effective sourcing strategies
    — “Evaluate supply needs and manage purchase orders using Oracle Applications.”
  • Demonstrate your expertise in ERP systems, particularly Oracle Applications
    — “Experience with ERP software, Microsoft Office, Excel Macro and/or Oracle report writing a plus.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managed purchase orders
  • resolved quality issues
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Skills & requirements

Required

ProcurementERP SoftwareVendor ManagementInventory TrackingNegotiationTechnical Coordination

Preferred

Oracle Report WritingExcel Macro

Stack & domain

Oracle ApplicationsERP SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeExcel MacroOracle Report WritingMaterials And Sources Of SupplyPurchase Order ManagementInventory TrackingTechnical CoordinationQuality ControlProcurement RecordkeepingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsQuantitative And Analytical SkillsOrganizationDecision MakingDetail OrientationTeamworkEngineeringSupply Chain Management

About the role

Original posting from Kulicke & Soffa

The buyer will oversee:

Procurement & Planning: Evaluate supply needs and manage purchase orders using Oracle Applications, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and equipment. Vendor Management: Negotiate pricing and delivery terms, resolve quality issues, and coordinate technical matters between suppliers and internal teams. Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate procurement records and support operational requirements through efficient purchasing and inventory tracking.

Evaluate planned order and exception reports using Oracle Applications Planners Workbench.Analyse requirements for supplies, raw materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of production and other internal customers.Contact suppliers, obtain and analyse quotes/bid proposals and negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and/or contracts.Exercise a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply and makes purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials, equipment and other internal customer requirements and expedites material as planned.Coordinate technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of nonconformance and takes appropriate corrective action with supplier.Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.Experience with ERP software, Microsoft Office, Excel Macro and/or Oracle report writing a plus.Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong quantitative and analytical skillsGood organization skills, decision making capabilities, and detail-oriented.Independent, self-motivated, responsible.Able to multi-task and a good team player.Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Source: Kulicke & Soffa careers

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