Hyve Solutions is a leader in the data center solutions industry, designing, manufacturing, and delivering custom Server, Storage, and Networking Solutions to the world's largest Cloud, Social Media, and Enterprise companies.
Our Singapore site supports critical PCBA manufacturing operations, powering global infrastructure at scale. We pride ourselves on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. Hyve Solutions is part of TD SYNNEX, a Fortune 100 company.
Job Summary
The Buyer Supervisor is responsible for leading procurement and material planning activities while supervising a team to ensure effective execution of purchasing operations. This role drives supply continuity, inventory optimization, and supplier performance, while providing visibility and support to management on key supply chain metrics.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Supervise and support a team of buyers in daily procurement and planning activities
- Assign workload, monitor performance, and ensure timely execution of tasks
- Coach team members on issue resolution, supplier management, and system processes
Procurement & Material Planning
- Oversee MRP analysis and material planning to support production requirements
- Review material requests through MRP system and ensure timely issuance of purchase orders
- Work closely with material planners on demand and supply alignment
Supplier Management
- Manage electronic and mechanical suppliers across Asia and global regions
- Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive improvements
- Lead escalation on critical supply issues and ensure timely resolution
Inventory & Cost Control
- Provide visibility to management on inventory health (regular, aging, excess, EOL)
- Analyze inventory lifecycle and prepare regular reports
- Take ownership of cost change management and support cost control initiatives
Operational Execution
- Ensure ETA accuracy and drive suppliers to meet committed delivery timelines
- Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, inventory, and vendor transactions
- Oversee procurement processes including PO issuance, documentation, and compliance
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain reports on procurement, inventory, and supplier performance
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives
- Support system enhancements and data accuracy improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 8–10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or material planning within a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in a team lead or supervisory role is preferred
- Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory management, procurement, and demand/supply planning
- Solid understanding of supply chain variables such as BOM, lead time, cycle time, and ETA
- Proven experience in supplier negotiation and stakeholder communication
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electronics / PCBA manufacturing
- Experience managing regional or global suppliers
- Ability to work under pressure and manage critical supply chain issues
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma is a plus)
