Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Assistant Manager to support the procurement operation function and drive change across Food Solutions, BUs, and related functions.

You will contribute to productivity, category management, strategic sourcing, and S2P management while upholding internal controls and compliance. In this role, you will partner with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to deliver initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and enable effective cost-saving

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Sourcing Manager to deliver sourcing initiatives across food related categories.
• Accountable for sourcing and operational knowledge in defined categories with early-stage collaboration with BUs/functions.
• Ensure monthly reporting through CPM Tracker and maintain high stakeholder communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, CS, or related

Job description

Job Description

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.

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

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