Buyer

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Buyer for managing procurement of all materials for various material testing laboratories consisting of chemistry, metallurgy, environment, civil & special testing.

This role is based in Kaki Bukit, Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing materials, supplies, or services in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and help maintain efficient supply chain operations by supporting supplier relationships, invoice processing, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders and follow up with the suppliers to expedite the delivery/service ensuring cross-functional coordination with operational and technical teams to get technical compliance on the vendor proposals for both OPEX and CAPEX.
• Identify key categories and initiate agreements with key vendors and key sub-contractors for favorable pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable terms and conditions, and evaluate vendor performance recommending improvements or changes when necessary.

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum Professional Certification in Procurement/Supply Chain or equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant working experience with high levels of integrity, analytical skills, coordination, and team player.
• Proficient with ERP and other systems like Tendering, Spend Analytics, Project Management, Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Problem-solving and proactive mindset.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. Globally, we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner.”

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.