Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Contract Operational Buyer for a one-year assignment in the pharmaceutical sector (West region) with a max compensation of up to $6,000. The role manages operational purchasing for indirect goods/services and CAPEX, validates PRs, and ensures compliance with procurement processes. It involves leading competitive bidding, RFx exercises, creating and expediting POs, and maintaining accurate SAP data while collaborating with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable, and suppliers. Key requirements include experience in procurement operations, supplier management, and strong cross-functional coordination within a pharma/large corporate environment.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/contract-operational-buyer-pharma-mnc-1-year-west-up-to-6k-hac-36852 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 08 Oct 2026]

• Manage operational purchasing activities for indirect goods/services and CAPEX across assigned business/site requirements.
• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and ensure purchases follow the appropriate procurement and approval processes.
• Manage competitive bidding exercises, including 3-bid processes and RFx activities.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), obtain supplier confirmations and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain purchasing information and order-related data accurately in SAP.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice, GRIR and purchasing-related queries.
• Support procurement stakeholders in low-value contract negotiations and supplier discussions.
• Manage supplier-related issues, including non-conformance, rejected goods and returns, in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues where necessary.
• Promote the use of e-catalogues, SAP Ariba and other approved purchasing channels to improve procurement efficiency and automation.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and compliance with internal procurement procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in indirect and/or CAPEX procurement/purchasing.
• Good understanding of the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR-to-PO) process.
• Experience conducting 3-bid exercises/RFx activities and managing suppliers.
• Experience supporting or conducting supplier negotiations, particularly for lower-value purchases/contracts.
• Hands-on SAP ERP experience within a procurement/purchasing environment.
• SAP Ariba experience is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer-service mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

All qualified candidates please send your resume to

Anna Chen jiaxin
CEI No: R25157621
Recruit Express Pte Ltd
EA License: 99C4599

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