Assistant/Manager, Technology Procurement (9 months Temp)

Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality and entertainment organization in Singapore seeks an experienced procurement professional to maintain compliance with purchasing policies and improve procurement strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience in Indirect IT/Technology procurement. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP Ariba are essential. Join us to drive operational excellence and contribute to our diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Above 3 years of relevant experience in Indirect IT/Technology procurement.
• Proficient in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Solid knowledge of basic financial acumen and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop category strategies for end-to-end sourcing.
• Engage suppliers and internal stakeholders for better operations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Ariba

Job description

Overview

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 Indirect IT/Technology procurement.

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.