Senior Procurement Leader: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

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

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.