Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing to drive supplier selection, contract management and cost-saving initiatives from Singapore HQ.

The role supports the Procurement team across food solutions, gate services, and related business units, focusing on category strategy, analytics and internal controls. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Certifications in Project Management or CIPS will be advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, Hospitality, Retail, or Consulting.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Sourcing Manager to deliver sourcing initiatives across food related categories using CPM, Category Management and 7-step sourcing.
• Accountable for sourcing and operational knowledge in defined categories with early BU alignment in 7SSP (Business Planning), analysis, sourcing, contracting.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management delivery.
• Ensure monthly reporting through CPM Tracker.
• Communicate with procurement colleagues and business stakeholders across BUs/functions.
• Drive supplier risk management, SRM, and internal controls within Global Procurement.
• Support budget planning and collaboration with Finance and Marketing to enable 7SSP for each category.
• Deliver analytics within key categories and validate buying requirements with business owners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Process improvement

Independent collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

CPM

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Job Description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. (SGX stock code: S58) is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

The Role

• The Procurement Strategic Sourcing Assistant Manager is a strategic support for procurement operation function to influence significant change management across the Food Solutions, BUs and functions e.g. support development of productivity BP, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Source-to-Pay (S2P) Management, Operational support and Internal controls and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Support Strategic Sourcing Manager to deliver sourcing initiatives across food related categories. Delivery through proficient knowledge of the Collaborative Procurement Model (CPM), Category Management and 7-step sourcing process.
• Accountable for sourcing and operational knowledge in defined categories collaboratively aligning with related BUs/functions at early stage in 7SSP project development process (Business Planning), analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting and managing agency to deliver maximum productivity benefits (efficiency and effectiveness)
• Strong Negotiation skills and contract management delivery
• Accountable for ensuring monthly reporting through updated CPM Tracker
• High level of maturity and stakeholder communications skills required as applicable
• Support management of Global Procurement Internal controls, Risk Management and supplier integrity with supplier management teams
• Ensure effective and timely communication with procurement colleagues in other procurement functions as well as business stakeholders in BUs/functions
• Knowledge of category strategy management identify BU/function sourcing opportunities for improved systems and process efficiencies
• Develop strong collaboration with Finance Department and marketing function in BU to ensure knowledge of and a proactive approach to budget timeline and planning in order to support 7SSP for each Category
• Delivers strong analytics capability within responsible key categories and support recommended spend and buy better strategies. In conjunction with business owners, validate buying requirements (demand management) and guide users to the most appropriate products and services
• Manage compliance to S2P to ensure delivery of Key Performance metrics
• Comply with Global Procurement policy and Global Procurement Operation Manual procedure to ensure consistent and complied implementation across BUs/functions
• Facilitate approvals/sign off from appropriate parties where applicable to ensure agreement before commitment given to spending.
• In conjunction with supplier performance management team to ensure supplier performance feedbacks, dispute and complaints are timely acted upon
• In conjunction with supplier risk management team to ensure properly supplier audit is carried out timely. Work with supplier risk management team to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.
• In conjunction with supplier relationship management team to ensure SRM tasks and initiatives are properly carried out, monitored and measured

Key Requirements

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Certifications

• Project Management or CIPS certification will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, Hospitality, Retail, or Consulting.
• Experience in procurement, consulting, or business operations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Good understanding of Category Management and the Collaborative Procurement Model
• Knowledge of Category Portfolio Management
• Familiarity with the 7-Step Sourcing Process (7SSP)
• Strong stakeholder management and business communication skills
• Strategic thinking and change management capabilities
• Project management and process improvement skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• A proactive mindset with a "can-do" attitude