Senior Executive / Assistant Manager Procurement (Commercial Tender)

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract development, lifecycle management, and vendor performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and strong negotiation skills to enhance compliance and governance in contract management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management or procurement.
• Familiar with working under matrix environments and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to contract drafting and negotiation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from initiation to termination.
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for vendor performance and contract analytics.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Development & Policy Alignment:
Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract management policies, procedures, and templates to ensure alignment with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

• Contract Lifecycle Management:
Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle activities — from initiation, evaluation, negotiation, execution, to renewal or termination — ensuring timely and accurate processing and compliance with internal procedures.

• Vendor Evaluation & Selection Support:
Support vendor analysis, shortlisting, and onboarding through data-driven evaluation frameworks. Assist in transition planning and documentation during supplier changes.

• Performance Monitoring & SLA Compliance:
Monitor vendor performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs (e.g., stock availability, turnaround time, obsolescence control). Facilitate performance reviews and drive continuous improvement plans.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
Serve as a liaison between internal users, Legal, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure clarity of contract terms, resolve disputes, and support effective contract execution.

• Issue Resolution & Risk Mitigation:
Investigate and resolve contractual issues and non-compliance. Proactively identify and manage risks, including commercial, operational, and legal exposures.

• Contractual Reporting & Analytics:
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports on vendor performance, spend analysis, contract value, variations, rebates, and risk assessments for management review and decision-making.

• Contract Repository Management:
Maintain a centralized and organized digital contract repository with structured summaries (e.g., contract numbers, scope of work, contract value, rebates, discounts, validity dates, and variations).

• Audit Readiness & Documentation:
Ensure proper documentation, audit trails, and version control for all contracts and related correspondence, in preparation for internal and external audits.

• Category & Project Support:
Support STEMS category management and strategic procurement projects by providing contract insights, market benchmarks, and contract consolidation opportunities.

• Governance & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to internal controls, procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and ITAR/EAR (if applicable in aerospace context).

• Training & Advisory:
Provide training, advice, and support to stakeholders on contract management best practices, compliance, and obligations interpretation.

• Other Duties:
Perform any other duties or assignments as required by the management from time to time.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, vendor management, or procurement, preferably in the Aerospace, MRO, or Engineering sectors.

• Familiar with working under matrix environments and cross-functional teams.

• Exposure to contract drafting, negotiation, and managing multi-party agreements is desirable.

Language Proficiency:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer Literacy:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to analyze and present data clearly through dashboards or pivot tables is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Working Location : 600 West Camp Road S797654

Working Hour : Monday - Friday / 8am to 5.30pm