Job Description

Job Purpose

To support operational procurement and strategic sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operational procurement and strategic sourcing activities
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers to ensure compliance to our business terms and cost targets
• Lead sourcing activities in relation to category and stakeholder requirements
• To manage procurement of major train and automotive components and line replaceable units
• To manage procurement of assigned indirect categories as required in support of the business unit
• To act as the business partner for the Project business unit by understanding needs and ensure their requirements are reflected in tenders
• To develop system support requirements and tools in support of vendor and contract management
• Perform market and spend analysis and gather market intelligence on the products to reap the best price advantage

Qualifications & Work Experience

• 2-3 years related experience in procurement role would be an advantage, but fresh graduates are also welcomed to apply
• Work experience in public transport industry would be an advantage
• Experience with financial institution regulatory requirement and risk management expectations related to outsourcing and vendor management is an advantage

Skills

Technical skills include:

• ARIBA, SAP knowledge (MRP functionality) and SAP qualification is an advantage
• Proven ability to review, monitor and recommend amendments to contracts and implement business processes to manage against contractual obligations required
• Extensive spread sheet (Excel preferably with course certification) and strong mathematical abilities.

Generic skills include:

• Expert negotiation/influencing skills with demonstrated ability to influence negotiated outcome required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills grounded in continuous quality improvement required
• Proven ability to plan and perform and have been involved in technical work involving new or regularly changing problems, work from broad instruction, deal with complex factors not easily evaluated
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective vendor, business partner and regulatory relationships, influence decisions and collaborate effectively across the organization required

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, the East-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter \xe2\x80\x93 we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters \xe2\x80\x93 your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters \xe2\x80\x93 we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Service & Safety, Excellence

SMRT Corporation