Senior Executive/ Executive (Procurement)
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for driving procurement processes and initiatives for the Transport systems. In this role, you will own the end-to-end category strategy, ensuring the efficient and value-driven acquisition of critical hardware, software, components, parts and services that are critical to our infrastructure and operational continuity. Through strategic and operational sourcing, as well as category management, you will deliver impactful procurement outcomes that contribute to the organization’s long-term goals.
Responsibilities
- Formulate sourcing strategies and category plans for Transport Systems, including market analysis and supplier segmentation to optimize value and reduce risk.
- Manage end-to-end procurement of hardware, software, parts, components and services, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic goals.
- Partner with business units to understand requirements, influence sourcing decisions, and drive alignment in tenders and contracts.
- Oversee vendor relationships and contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, performance, and strategic improvements.
- Monitor procurement outcomes, establish KPIs and SLAs, and drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
- Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to identify opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements.
- Any other tasks as assigned by your Supervisor.
Qualifications & Work Experience
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain or a closely related technical field
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in procurement/sourcing role is preferred
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, as training and development opportunities will be provided.
Skills
Technical skills include:
- Skilled in developing, interpreting, and negotiating complex deals with a strong grasp of total cost of ownership (TCO) and value-based procurement.
- Familiar with Ariba and SAP (MM modules) is an advantage.
Generic skills include:
- Ability negotiates and influence effectively, achieving strategic outcomes in complex environments.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of driving quality improvements and strategic decisions.
- Capable of handling evolving technical challenges, especially in Power/Communication domains, using broad instructions and sound judgment.
- Effective in building strategic relationships with vendors, partners, and regulators; able to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Familiarity with contractual law, international trade law, financial regulations, and outsourcing/vendor risk management is a plus.
- Experience in the public transport industry is beneficial.
SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore’s first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.