Editorial summary

The company, a regulated medical device multinational corporation, is seeking a Contract Executive for Material Planning and Purchasing to ensure the timely availability of materials for production. The role requires experience in purchasing and planning, with responsibilities including managing suppliers, expediting shortages, reviewing MRP requirements, and maintaining inventory levels. The position is based in the East and offers a salary range of $3,500 to $5,000 per month on a renewable one-year contract, contingent on performance and staffing needs.

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Job description

[This job id 26712 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 22 Aug 2026]

Contract Executive, Material Planning & Purchasing (Medical Device Industry)

A regulated medical device MNC is seeking a Contract Executive, Material Planning & Purchasing to ensure timely and reliable material availability for production. This role is suited to candidates with purchasing and planning experience who are comfortable managing suppliers, expediting shortages, reviewing MRP requirements and maintaining healthy inventory levels.

Location: East
Duration: 1 Year Contract (Renewable; subject to performance and manpower needs)
Salary Range: $3500-$5000

Job Responsibilities

• Execute MRP-driven purchasing activities to support production requirements.
• Communicate forecasts, supply requirements and exception reports to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Follow up closely with suppliers to secure delivery commitments aligned with production schedules.
• Expedite critical materials and resolve supply shortages to minimise production disruption.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate delivery risks where required.
• Manage quality notifications, supplier returns and material-related issues through to closure.
• Coordinate and resolve change requests that may affect material supply or delivery.
• Support resolution of goods receipt and invoice discrepancies with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, planning and supplier data in relevant systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and support initiatives to minimise excess or slow-moving stock.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Quality, Warehouse and suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with established processes, procedures and internal controls.

Who Should Apply

• Buyers or material planners with at least 3 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations, particularly involving electronic and mechanical components.
• Candidates who are strong in supplier follow-up, material expediting and shortage resolution within a fast-paced production environment.
• Individuals who are comfortable working with MRP, ERP systems and inventory data while balancing production needs against inventory levels.

Requirements

• Min. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing, buying or planning experience.
• Experience sourcing or managing electronic and mechanical assemblies or components.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of MRP, purchasing and material-planning processes.
• Experience managing suppliers, delivery schedules and material shortages.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and good proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP will be advantageous.
• Strong coordination, follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with good data accuracy and documentation discipline.
• Able to work effectively across Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Finance functions.

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