Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager (Engineering Components & Services Procurement)

PSA Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA Corporation in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager in Engineering Components & Services Procurement to drive strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract governance for engineering components and services. You will collaborate with user departments, prepare tender documents, negotiate contracts, and manage post-award activities.

This role offers exposure to supplier management and continuous process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3–4 years of sourcing/procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract governance.
• Able to negotiate effectively and manage contracts with internal/external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for vendor negotiations.
• Experience with e-procurement platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Zycus) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with user departments to define tender strategies meeting cost and quality targets.
• Prepare robust tender documents with clear specifications.
• Draft and finalize contracts outlining deliverables, responsibilities and liability.
• Conduct evaluations of proposals and lead negotiations for favorable terms.
• Complete tenders on time and manage post-contract obligations with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate contract-related risks; drive procurement process improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Tender strategies

Contract management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

E-procurement platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Zycus

Job description

We are the World's Port of Call. Our winning formula is our People.

In our continuing journey to build great teams, we are looking for passionate individuals driven by a strong sense of purpose. It is only with the determination and commitment of our People that we can serve our customers, lead our industry and contribute to our nation to create new possibilities.

Working Alongside, we can deliver extraordinary results together! Join #TeamPSA today!

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager (Engineering Components & Services Procurement)

Job no: 493794
Work type: Permanent
Categories: Procurement

As part of the PSA Singapore Procurement team, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of engineering related components and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with user departments to define tender strategies that meet PSA’s requirements for cost effectiveness and quality.
• Prepare robust tender documents with clear and detailed specifications
• Draft and finalize contracts that clearly articulate deliverables, contractors' responsibilities and liabilities and safeguard PSA’s interests
• Conduct comprehensive evaluation of proposals and lead negotiations to secure commercially and contractually sound agreements.
• Complete tenders on time and perform post-contract management with internal stakeholders, ensuring suppliers meet their contractual obligations
• Identify and manage risks that may arise during the contract tenure
• Cultivate effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive procurement excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Contribute to the enhancement of procurement processes to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Possess a degree with at least 3 to 4 years’ of experience in sourcing and procurement
• Proficient understanding of strategic sourcing, tendering process, contract management, contract negotiation and contract governance
• Strong analytical skills and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, effective influencing skills and skilled in contract negotiations
• Able to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders so as to meet PSA’s business needs
• Resourceful, driven and able to drive innovation, champion change and work collaboratively to achieve results
• Experience with e-procurement software/ platforms preferred (for e.g. Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Zycus, etc.)
• Those with CIPS certification will have an added advantage

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026