Manager, Ground Support Equipment Engineering (Purchase)

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced procurement manager to oversee equipment specifications and manage the induction of procured equipment into operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and over 7 years of experience in large-scale procurement within aviation or related sectors. This role requires strong technical expertise and familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred) with 7+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale procurement.
• Relevant experience in aviation ground ops, ground handling, aviation maintenance.
• Familiarity with technologies like predictive maintenance, automation, and autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market studies to identify suitable GSE equipment products.
• Draft specifications and set evaluation criteria for procurement.
• Oversee factory testing, quality assurance, and acceptance testing.
• Manage the induction of procured equipment into operations.

Job description

Company Description

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. 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 215 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

• Conduct market studies to identify suitable GSE equipment products and technologies and determine business needs for aviation specialty equipment and vehicles/ground support equipment fleets (type, model and quantities).
• Draft specifications (performance, technical, safety, maintainability), set evaluation criteria, and secretariat to the procurement/tender evaluation committees.
• Check development and design standards to ensure reliability, safety, maintainability, optimized total cost of ownership.
• Oversee factory testing, quality assurance, and acceptance testing.
• Manage the induction of procured equipment into operations, including material/spares package, commissioning and training.
• Work closely with SATS Procurement team to drive value capture and cost optimization over life cycle.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred) with 7+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale procurement, refurbishment, or maintenance projects involving service providers and in-house teams. Includes planning logistics support such as materials, training, testing, and spares provisioning.
• Relevant experience in aviation ground ops, ground handling, aviation maintenance, land transport, or industrial fleet management (mechanical, hydraulic, electronic systems, engines, electrification).
• Familiar with technologies like predictive maintenance, automation, and autonomous systems.
• Able to work on weekends or public holidays when required (e.g., during airport emergencies or critical operations).
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license is a plus.