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Purchasing and Inventory Average Salaries in Singapore 2024

How much money does a person working in Purchasing and Inventory make in Singapore?


Average Monthly Salary
8,390 SGD
( 101,000 SGD yearly)

LOW
3,020
SGD
AVERAGE
8,390
SGD
HIGH
15,700
SGD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore typically earns around 8,390 SGD. Salaries range from 3,020 SGD (lowest average) to 15,700 SGD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Purchasing and Inventory domain in Singapore exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Purchasing and Inventory
Asset Management Associate6,690 SGD
Asset Protection Associate6,760 SGD
Asset Protection Specialist7,860 SGD
Assistant Buyer6,400 SGD
Buyer11,100 SGD
Capacity Planner7,950 SGD
Category Leader7,300 SGD
Category Management Specialist7,470 SGD
Category Manager8,030 SGD
Channel Services Representative7,680 SGD
Contracts Manager8,870 SGD
Contracts Specialist7,310 SGD
Demand Planner7,800 SGD
Demand Planning Manager8,910 SGD
Digital Procurement Manager8,630 SGD
Distribution Assistant6,200 SGD
Distribution Associate6,270 SGD
Distribution Manager14,000 SGD
E-Commerce Buyer7,080 SGD
E-procurement Specialist8,370 SGD
Freight and Customs Compliance Manager9,050 SGD
Green Procurement Specialist7,530 SGD
Inventory Analyst7,050 SGD
Inventory Analytics Manager7,240 SGD
Inventory Control Clerk3,810 SGD
Inventory Control Manager9,630 SGD
Inventory Management Associate7,400 SGD
Inventory Optimization Manager8,820 SGD
Inventory Specialist7,160 SGD
Logistics Automation Engineer7,640 SGD
Logistics Engineer6,260 SGD
Master Planner6,960 SGD
Material Handler4,370 SGD
Material Planning Specialist6,150 SGD
Merchandise Manager8,160 SGD
Procurement Administrator8,870 SGD
Procurement Agent5,650 SGD
Procurement Analyst9,000 SGD
Procurement Assistant5,630 SGD
Procurement Associate7,650 SGD
Procurement Clerk3,300 SGD
Procurement Engineer7,110 SGD
Procurement Manager14,600 SGD
Procurement Officer3,450 SGD
Procurement Process Analyst8,430 SGD
Procurement Risk Manager7,980 SGD
Procurement Specialist6,390 SGD
Procurement Technology Consultant8,060 SGD
Production Planner7,980 SGD
Project Buyer8,890 SGD
Purchaser10,400 SGD
Purchasing Agent6,290 SGD
Purchasing Assistant3,820 SGD
Purchasing Manager14,400 SGD
Purchasing Officer6,780 SGD
Purchasing Supervisor9,940 SGD
Shipping and Receiving Clerk3,410 SGD
Shipping Coordinator7,070 SGD
Stock Clerk3,810 SGD
Stock Regulator4,060 SGD
Storage Manager9,070 SGD
Store Keeper3,560 SGD
Stores and Logistics Coordinator7,720 SGD
Strategic Sourcing Analyst9,600 SGD
Supplier Diversity Program Manager9,930 SGD
Supplier Relationship Manager10,500 SGD
Supply Chain Analyst10,500 SGD
Supply Chain Coordinator7,930 SGD
Supply Chain Development Manager13,700 SGD
Supply Chain Director15,500 SGD
Supply Chain Manager14,200 SGD
Supply Planner7,050 SGD
Sustainability Procurement Specialist9,670 SGD
Sustainable Sourcing Specialist7,020 SGD
Sustainable Supply Chain Manager10,400 SGD
Third Party Logistics Manager11,700 SGD
Vendor Management Specialist10,100 SGD
Warehouse Assistant2,780 SGD
Warehouse Automation Engineer7,430 SGD
Warehouse Clerk2,960 SGD
Warehouse Executive11,500 SGD
Warehouse Lead8,520 SGD
Warehouse Manager12,400 SGD
Warehouse Supervisor8,690 SGD
Wholesale Buyer11,200 SGD


Purchasing and Inventory Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore

Median and salary distribution Singapore Purchasing and Inventory monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
8,420 SGD or more
10% of people earn
7,100 to 8,420 SGD
20% of people earn
4,190 SGD or less
65% of people earn
4,190 to 7,100 SGD
Minimum Salary
3,020 SGD
Median
7,890 SGD
Maximum
15,700 SGD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore range from 3,020 SGD (starting average salary) to 15,700 SGD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Purchasing and Inventory is 7,890 SGD, implying that half of the workforce in Singapore earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore earn less than 6,050 SGD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 9,490 SGD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 4,190 SGD to 7,100 SGD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 4,190 SGD mark, while 10% ranged from 7,100 SGD to 8,420 SGD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 8,420 SGD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Singapore costs anywhere from 42,400 SGD to 127,000 SGD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Purchasing and Inventory / Singapore

Salary comparison by gender Singapore Purchasing and Inventory monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
8,670 SGD
Female-6%
8,120 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Singapore for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Purchasing and Inventory / Singapore

How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for individuals working in Purchasing and Inventory? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore Purchasing and Inventory
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Singapore / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Singapore is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Purchasing and Inventory / Singapore

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Singapore Purchasing and Inventory
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42% of surveyed staff in Purchasing and Inventory reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 58% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Purchasing and Inventory / Singapore


48 SGD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore is 48 SGD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore is 17 SGD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Singapore is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
8,300 SGD
Public Sector+5%
8,700 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 7,890 SGD and 9,490 SGD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Purchasing and Inventory in Singapore ranges from 3,020 SGD to 6,050 SGD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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