Purchasing Team Lead

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr