This is a fully site‑based role at Singapore Tuas. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

The Senior Specialist role will be a 12 month contract role in the Supply Chain team based at our Tuas Office. This role will be responsible to translate CGT asset strategy to tactical actions. The successful incumbent focuses on vendor management, push out pull in delivery, and operational support.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.

• Fully paid medical insurance, and option to enrol family members at partially subsidized premiums.

What you'll do:

• Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers

• Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers

• Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date

• Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to:

• Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needs

• MRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In”

• Late or missing PO confirmations

• Pricing Discrepancies

• Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries

• Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery,  quality conformance, and other compliance issues

• Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)

• Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors

• Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)

• Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and suppliers

• Maintain data integrity and improve related processes

• Perform other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

• Degree or Diploma with 5+ years of supply chain or procurement experience in the healthcare or chemical manufacturing industry.

• Experience using SAP.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

• Able to use Power BI to extract data and create reports.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

R75406 

Supply Chain Buyer / Program Manager — Electronics Manufacturing

We are seeking a commercially strong and execution-focused Supply Chain Buyer / Program Manager to manage procurement, supplier coordination, material readiness, cost control, and program delivery support for an electronics manufacturing operation.

This role requires a hands-on professional who can drive supplier performance, secure materials on time, manage purchasing priorities, support production requirements, and coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure customer commitments are met.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Buying

• Manage the purchasing process for assigned commodities, projects, or customer programs.

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, reliable lead times, and suitable commercial terms.

• Issue purchase orders and follow up closely on order confirmation, delivery schedules, shortages, and supplier commitments.

• Monitor supplier performance in relation to cost, delivery, quality, responsiveness, and service level.

• Resolve purchasing issues, including price discrepancies, late deliveries, minimum order quantity constraints, and documentation gaps.

Program & Material Readiness

• Coordinate material readiness to support production schedules, customer delivery requirements, and project timelines.

• Work closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and Management to resolve supply chain issues.

• Track critical parts, long-lead items, shortages, and supplier delays that may affect production or customer delivery.

• Maintain clear visibility of material status, open purchase orders, pending RFQs, supplier commitments, and delivery risks.

• Support new product introduction, engineering changes, urgent builds, and customer-driven program requirements.

Supplier Management & RFQ Control

• Lead RFQ activities, supplier quotation comparison, cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations.

• Review supplier quotations for price, currency, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, delivery terms, and validity.

• Prepare supplier comparison reports and support management decision-making.

• Maintain supplier communication records, quotation files, purchase order records, and sourcing documentation.

• Escalate supplier risks and propose recovery actions where delivery, cost, or quality issues arise.

Cost Control & Supply Chain Reporting

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, alternative sourcing, supplier consolidation, and better purchasing controls.

• Monitor procurement spend, material cost trends, price variances, and supplier-related cost impact.

• Prepare supply chain reports covering RFQ status, PO status, shortage status, supplier performance, delivery commitments, and cost-saving progress.

• Support inventory optimisation by balancing material availability, lead time risk, excess stock, and cash flow impact.

• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing workflow, supplier follow-up discipline, and supply chain visibility.

Cross-Functional Program Coordination

• Act as the key coordination point between internal departments and suppliers for assigned programs.

• Support customer delivery commitments by ensuring supply chain issues are identified, tracked, and resolved promptly.

• Coordinate internal action plans for shortage recovery, urgent purchases, supplier escalation, and delivery prioritisation.

• Provide management with clear updates on program risks, material gaps, supplier blockers, and recommended next actions.

• Support audits, compliance checks, and ad-hoc operational requirements where needed.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, program coordination, or materials management.

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, engineering, cable harness, mechanical, or production environments will be an advantage.

• Strong understanding of RFQ, purchase orders, supplier negotiation, quotation comparison, lead time control, inventory planning, and supplier follow-up.

• Able to manage multiple suppliers, part numbers, purchase orders, and program priorities at the same time.

• Strong analytical ability with good cost-control, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and procurement tracking tools.

• Experience with ERP, MRP, inventory systems, or supply chain dashboards will be an advantage.

• Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work across departments and with external suppliers.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to operate under time-sensitive production or customer delivery pressure.

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to follow through until issues are fully closed.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience handling electronic components, cables, harnesses, PCB assemblies, mechanical parts, sheet metal, or manufacturing consumables.

• Familiarity with shortage management, supplier escalation, RFQ tracking, cost-down projects, and production material planning.

• Able to prepare management-ready reports for open PO status, supplier response, material risk, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Comfortable using digital tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve RFQ processing, supplier communication, and procurement reporting.

• Able to operate as both a buyer and a program coordinator, balancing commercial control with delivery execution.

Working hours: Office hours, Mon - Fri, 8am – 5.30pm

Location: Kaki Bukit

Job Scope

• Timely execution of MRP supply, forecast and exception report to suppliers, ensure supplier delivery commitment meet production requirement
• Expedite deliveries and resolve material shortages to meet production needs
• Manage and resolve quality notification, change request, supplier returns, good receipts and invoice discrepancies in timely manner
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity and adhere to procedures
• Maintain optimal inventory level and minimize inventory holding

Requirement

• Proficiency in SAP ERP required
• Prior experience in manufacturing will be advantageous

If you are interested in exploring this role or other current openings in the market, kindly email me at ashley.loo@recruitexpress.com.sg with your resume.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Ashley Loo Yan Ni | R2095115 | EA License Number: 99C4599

Recruit Express Pte Ltd Company Reg. No. 199601303W

The Supply Assurance Buyer ensures assurance of material supply at the right time, quantity and quality to meet production needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Timely execution of MRP supply, forecast and exception report to suppliers, ensure supplier delivery commitment meet production requirement
• Expedite deliveries and resolve material shortages to meet production needs
• Manage and resolve quality notification, change request, supplier returns, good receipts and invoice discrepancies in timely manner
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity and adhere to procedures
• Maintain optimal inventory level and minimize inventory holding

What You Bring:

While this list of qualifications may help an employee to succeed in this position, capable candidates may have a wide range of backgrounds or skills. If you have experience that aligns with the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing and planning experience in electronics and mechanical assemblies
• Experience in Manufacturing environment
• Possess good computer skills including MS Office and strong in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledgeable of SAP ERP will be advantageous

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is our people, and this is the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer comprehensive medical plans and insurance, flexible benefits, wellness programs, extensive learning and development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

The Supply Assurance Buyer ensures assurance of material supply at the right time, quantity and quality to meet production needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Timely execution of MRP supply, forecast and exception report to suppliers, ensure supplier delivery commitment meet production requirement
• Expedite deliveries and resolve material shortages to meet production needs
• Manage and resolve quality notification, change request, supplier returns, good receipts and invoice discrepancies in timely manner
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity and adhere to procedures
• Maintain optimal inventory level and minimize inventory holding

What You Bring:

• Min Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing and planning experience in electronics and mechanical assemblies / medical devices
• Experience in Manufacturing environment

Interested candidates, please forward your resume to kevynhuang@recruitexpress.com.sg

Consultant: Huang Jingsheng Kevyn (R1333338)
Recruit Express Pte Ltd (99C4599)

Job Description

• Ensure timely supply of materials (right time, quantity, and quality) to meet production needs
• Execute MRP supply plans, forecasts, and exception reports to suppliers
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are met
• Expedite deliveries and resolve material shortages
• Handle quality issues, change requests, supplier returns, goods receipt, and invoice discrepancies
• Maintain accurate data and ensure compliance with procedures
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing/planning experience
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)
• Knowledge of SAP ERP is an advantage

How to Apply

Please send your resume to [rehealth@recruitexpress.com.sg]
We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ashley Loo | R2095115 | Recruitment Specialist

EA License Number: 99C4599

Recruit Express Pte Ltd | Company Reg. No. 199601303W