Senior Manager, Procurement (Marketing, Media & Creative Services)

Marina Bay Sands; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead to manage end-to-end sourcing across Marketing, Media, Creative Services and Events. You will develop category strategies, run large-scale RFPs, and drive supplier governance to deliver value and risk protection.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills and the ability to align internal stakeholders with external suppliers. Singapore-based position with governance and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Procurement, Marketing or related discipline with relevant working experience.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Significant category experience in Marketing, Media, Creative Services, Advertising, Events or Agency Management.
• Proven success in leading large-scale RFPs and strategic sourcing programs.
• Strong track record in commercial negotiations, contract management and supplier governance.
• Experience in developing KPIs, SLAs and supplier performance frameworks.
• Ability to balance business objectives, supplier relationships and procurement governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement life cycle across Marketing, Media & Creative and Production categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligning objectives with market opportunities and supplier capabilities.
• Drive end-to-end strategic sourcing and high-impact projects from initiation through contract awarding.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, including evaluation criteria and supplier assessments.
• Lead negotiations to secure value, service outcomes and risk protection.
• Develop robust Statements of Work (SOWs), SLAs and supplier scorecards.
• Establish supplier governance frameworks to drive long-term value and accountability.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders as strategic advisor on sourcing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contracting standards and policies.

Skills

Advanced negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Procurement, Marketing or related discipline

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

• Lead the end-to-end procurement life cycle across Marketing, Media & Creative and Production related categories, including but not limited to services like Advertising & Creative Agencies; Media Buying & Planning; Digital Marketing; PR & Communications; Brand & Design; Visual Media & Content Production; Events & Experiential Marketing; Market Research; Agency retainers and project-based engagements.
• Develop and execute category strategies that align business objectives with market opportunities, supplier capabilities and commercial priorities.
• End-to-end strategic sourcing leading high impact procurement projects from initiation through contract awarding.
• Manage complex RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, including development of evaluation criteria, supplier assessments and award recommendations.
• Drive commercial negotiations and contract discussions to secure optimal value, service outcomes and risk protection.
• Develop robust Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and supplier performance scorecards.
• Establish best practices in supplier governance frameworks that drive accountability and long-term value creation.
• Build trusting relationships with internal stakeholders to act as a strategic advisor on sourcing and supplier decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contracting standards and organizational policies.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Procurement, Marketing or a related discipline with relevant working experience.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Significant category experience in Marketing, Media, Creative Services, Advertising, Events or Agency Management.
• Proven success in leading large-scale RFPs and strategic sourcing programs.
• Strong track record in commercial negotiations, contract management and supplier governance.
• Experience in developing KPIs, SLAs and supplier performance frameworks.
• Ability to balance business objectives, supplier relationships and procurement governance requirements.

Other Prerequisites

• Advance negotiation skills complemented with exceptional commercial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and influencing capabilities.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with data driven decision making skills.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

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.