Summary
PerkinElmer is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Lead, Purchasing to join our dynamic team in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and supply chain management, with excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in managing purchasing operations. This role will oversee the purchasing team, ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials and services, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead a team of procurement specialist in their daily activities and in meeting the departmental objectives and metrics
- Work closely with Planning Department on demand requirement
- Ensure timely release purchase orders per system generated purchase requisitions and all purchase orders are delivered on time
- Proactively monitor material delivery according to SIOP plan to ensure no material shortage impact to production
- Perform weekly inventory monitoring to ensure all raw material inventory targets are achieved.
- Supplier performance tracking and management.
- Review E&O and manage LTB activities to minimize obsolescence risk
- Streamline processes and drive continuous improvement in performance and customer/employee satisfaction.
- Lead in special projects and key initiatives identified from time to time, as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree holder in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent disciplines
- At least 5 years of working experience with 2 years in leadership role
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Good knowledge in SAP especially for MM/ PP modules
- Meticulous and good oral and written communication
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Strong bias for action and results oriented. Ability to prioritize and work independently and proactively is critical for success
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple and complex tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Demonstrates diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism
- Has a strong sense of business acumen and is comfortable working with tight timelines
