
Job Req ID: 22718
Reporting directly to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Senior Procurement Executive Assistant Manager is a high-impact role responsible for the end-to-end acquisition of materials and services for ST Engineering. We are looking for a commercially minded professional who goes beyond tactical buying to drive value, manage supply chain risk, and act as a strategic partner to our business units. Appointment will be based on the individual’s relevant experience for the role.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence: Identify and develop a resilient supply base.
Monitor market trends and global economic shifts to provide insights that influence project forecasting and budgeting.
Tender Leadership: Lead complex RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
Ensure all sourcing activities align with corporate Procurement Governance while maintaining speed and agility.
Commercial Negotiation: Execute negotiation strategies that optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Focus on securing competitive pricing alongside favorable payment terms, risk-sharing frameworks, and service level agreements (SLAs).
Financial & Data Analysis: Conduct rigorous price and cost-structure analysis. Adjudicate awards by building data-driven business cases for management approval.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement strategies with operational needs.
Contract & Risk Management: Proactively identify vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Manage vendor performance and lead dispute resolutions to ensure continuity of supply and quality excellence.
Operational Oversight: Supervise the full PO lifecycle, including change orders and delivery tracking, ensuring seamless closing and financial reconciliation.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within an engineering environment.
Education: Degree or Diploma, preferably in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
Business Acumen: Strong commercial mindset with the ability to understand P&L impact and identify value-creation opportunities beyond simple cost-cutting.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP (preferred) or similar ERP systems.
MS Office skills
Soft Skills:
-Strategic Thinker: Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business urgency
and impact.
-Communication: Confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders across different levels and cultural backgrounds.
-Integrity: High ethical standards with a meticulous eye for detail and a self-motivated drive for excellence.
Working Location: 6 Ang Mo Kio Electronics Park Rd Singapore 567711
Working hours: Mon – Fri / 8.30am to 6.00pm

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