Assistant Manager, Technology Procurement

605 Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to manage IT applications, software, cloud services and IT infrastructure purchasing in Singapore. You will develop category strategies, drive cost performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while engaging key suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong contract negotiation skills and proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP Ariba.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant working experience.
• Proficient in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Experience with SAP Ariba and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and adhere to the company's purchasing policy and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and drive end-to-end category strategies with clear roadmaps.
• Engage suppliers and internal stakeholders through business reviews to boost cost efficiency.
• Interface with stakeholders as the procurement technology expert and advisor.
• Facilitate tendering, negotiation, contract awards and contract management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYOND Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and adhere to the company's purchasing policy, procedures, and ensure all purchases comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Develop and improve administrative processes to drive constant improvements, finding a better way to always do things without compromise on an on-going basis.
• Develop and drive category strategies that document end-to-end sourcing approaches, solutions development, supplier selection, cost performance, quality performance, etc. with clear implementation roadmaps.
• Engage & conduct business reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders on a regular basis with the aim of enhancing operations, cost efficiency, meeting and/or exceeding all contractual set service levels/agreement.
• Ability to interface independently with key stakeholders; serve as the procurement team’s technology specialist who provides sound advice & recommendation to all user departments.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, integrity, respect, trust, sincerity, commitment to innovation, managing ambiguity, and time management abilities.
• Provide advice on all procurement related issues to all levels of internal employees and discuss detailed contractual issues on a wide and varied portfolio to ensure that contractual terms and obligations are fully understood and that both financial and supply risks are minimized.
• Facilitate and manage procurement processes, tendering, negotiation, contract award and contract management.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or relevant working experience/discipline.

Experience

• Above 3 years of relevant experience in IT applications, software, cloud services, and/or IT infrastructure procurement is highly desirable.

Other Prerequisites

• Proficient in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & ERP systems, such as SAP Ariba.
• Driven with positive mentality, strong initiative, and a team player.
• Resilient, resourceful, and meticulous.
• Possess strong project management, communication, interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
• Solid knowledge of basic financial acumen, cost management, PR/PO process and contract management.

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore.

Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.

Marina Bay Sands has stood as an architectural marvel and the crown jewel in Singapore’s skyline.

Home to the world's most spectacular rooftop infinity pool and approximately 1,850 rooms and suites, the integrated resort offers exceptional dining, retail, and entertainment choices, complete with a year-round calendar of signature events and festivals.

As one of the largest players in hospitality, Marina Bay Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen to serve its people, communities and environment.

It drives social impact through its community engagement programme, Sands Cares, and leads environmental stewardship through its global sustainability programme, Sands ECO360.

The integrated resort has been recognised locally and internationally, receiving over 1,000 awards and accolades to date.

Marina Bay Sands is the largest hotel in Singapore to be certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodations, while Expo & Convention has been named Venue of the Year at the Singapore MICE Awards for two consecutive years.