Category Lead/ Senior Category Lead

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation, Ltd. seeks a Category Lead/Senior Category Lead to drive procurement of spares and services for critical transit infrastructure in Singapore. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, manage supplier relationships and craft category plans to optimise value while reducing risk.

Fresh graduates are welcome and training will be provided. Ideal candidates have a engineering/SCM/Business background with strong negotiation, analytics and cross-functional collaboration skills to influence

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a closely-related technical field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Relevant experience in a procurement/sourcing role would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of spares and services.
• Partner with business units to understand requirements, influence sourcing decisions, and drive alignment in tenders and contracts.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, performance and strategic improvements.
• Monitor procurement outcomes and drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Formulate sourcing strategies and category plans for transport systems, including market analysis and supplier segmentation to optimise value and reduce risk.
• Stay updated on industry trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/SCM/Business degree

Tools

Ariba

SAP

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Category Lead/ Senior Category Lead

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for driving procurement processes and initiatives for SMRT. In this role, you will ensure the efficient and value-driven acquisition of critical hardware, spares and services that are critical to our infrastructure and operational continuity. Through strategic and operational sourcing, as well as category management, you will deliver impactful procurement outcomes that contribute to the organisation’s long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of spares and services.
• Partner with business units to understand requirements, influence sourcing decisions, and drive alignment in tenders and contracts.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, performance, and strategic improvements.
• Monitor procurement outcomes and drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Formulate sourcing strategies and category plans for transport systems, including market analysis and supplier segmentation to optimise value and reduce risk.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to identify opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a closely-related technical field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, as training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Relevant experience in a procurement/sourcing role would be an advantage.

Skills

• Technical skills include:
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERP) such as Ariba and SAP is an advantage.
• Experience in developing, interpreting, and negotiating complex deals with a strong grasp of total cost of ownership (TCO) and value-based procurement would be an advantage.

• Generic skills include:
• Familiarity with contract law, international trade law, financial regulations, and outsourcing/vendor risk management is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of driving quality improvements and strategic decisions.
• Effective in building strategic relationships with vendors, partners, and regulators; able to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Able to learn and adapt to evolving technical and operational challenges, particularly in automotive spares procurement and contract management, with guidance and supervision. Exposure to or interest in the public transport industry would be an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence