Senior Procurement Executive

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead category strategies, manage key supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency across Singapore operations. The role covers strategic sourcing, spend analytics, and governance to support the engine overhaul and component repair business.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, ensure compliance with policies, and contribute to procurement transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline; minimum 5 years procurement experience.
• Experience in category management, strategic procurement, and procurement reporting.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Proficient in SAP MM module.
• Good business writing and communication skills.
• Strong costing and negotiation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities: RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracts.
• Manage spend categories and develop category roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive performance and long-term value.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct reviews, and implement improvement plans.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier, commercial, and supply chain risks.
• Drive cost reduction, localization, and productivity initiatives to meet targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support projects and procurement planning.
• Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking for data-driven decisions.
• Lead procurement transformation and digitalization to improve efficiency and governance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts per company policies and templates.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegations, and audits.
• Prepare procurement reports, category reviews, savings reports, and updates.
• Manage operational procurement activities, including bank guarantees and performance bonds.
• Support business continuity planning and supplier risk management.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers for continuous improvement.
• Perform other procurement and management duties as assigned.

Skills

Category management

Strategic procurement

Procurement reporting

Excel

Microsoft Office

Costing techniques

Negotiation

Business writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office Suite

Job description

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services. As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best-in-class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security

Job Responsibilities

• Support and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Manage assigned spend categories and establish category roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and implement improvement plans where required.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier, commercial, operational, and supply chain risks.
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, localization, value engineering, and productivity initiatives to achieve procurement targets.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support projects, business requirements, and procurement planning activities.
• Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead procurement transformation, process improvement, and digitalization initiatives to improve efficiency and governance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts in accordance with company policies and approved templates.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, delegations of authority, and audit requirements.
• Prepare procurement reports, category reviews, savings reports, and management updates.
• Manage operational procurement activities, including the execution of Banker's Guarantees and Performance Bonds, to ensure the timely and compliant acquisition of goods and services.
• Support business continuity planning and supplier risk management for critical categories.
• Foster collaboration among stakeholders and suppliers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.
• Perform other procurement and management duties as assigned.

Qualification / Experience

• Preferably possess a degree in any discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience in category management, strategic procurement, and procurement reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in SAP, particularly the MM module.
• Good business writing and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of costing and negotiation techniques.