Senior Product/Project Procurement Specialist

Thales; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Singapore seeks a Project Procurement Specialist responsible for managing procurement activities for projects. Ideal candidates will have a diploma or degree in relevant engineering fields and extensive experience in the immigration and biometric equipment sectors. Along with strong leadership skills, the role requires a collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years experience in Immigration, Biometric Equipment, and Cybersecurity.
• Experience in project environments, especially low volume, high mix.
• Good knowledge in tactical and strategic supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customers' needs and set expectations for Family Buyers.
• Deliver Acquisition Management Plan according to Bid Plan.
• Lead and coordinate procurement decisions for project deliverables.

Skills

Supplier management

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronic, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position is required to support both Bids and Projects activities to IBS Asia business lines. As a Project Buyer lead, he/she will be required to formulate an Acquisition Management Plan that provides the best sourcing strategies and cost effective solutions to best manage Spent to be within the procurement budget at project implementation phase. In addition to that, he/she has to ensure that project schedule, Suppliers’ deliveries and quality meets the project deliverables and its specification and application requirement.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Sr. Product/Project Procurement Specialist, you are accountable for:

• To analyze the customers’ needs and context, then set the expectation to Family Buyers.
• To be part of Bid team to support the Bid Manager including Peer Review, CCR, Bid Plan etc,.
• To deliver Acquisition Management Plan and PSS according to Bid Plan and given dateline
• Owns, highlight and report, drive Industrialisation and Procurement deliverables and requirements for the Project.
• Work closely with FB in the securization of material to ensure that project milestones are maintained.
• Identify, Analyse, Match demands from Projects to internal and external constraints.
• Participate in the change management process; All design changes follows proper Configuration Management timely fashion and record and update these changes into the acquisition plan.
• Lead and coordinate all activities associated on make, team or buy decision within the Procurement Domain for all project end items’ deliverables.
• Manage risk, track and analyse budget gap to ensure that Equipment acquisition are within budget/EAC. Make timely and routine escalation to management as appropriate.
• Act as the interface between Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, Installation, T&C and Client on all acquisition matters.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering or Bachelor of Science / Degree in Mechanical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 5 to 10 years experience in Immigration, Biometric Equipment and Cybersecurity environment
• Experience in project nature environment, preferably in low volume, high mix environment
• Good knowledge in supplier Tactical and strategic supplier management
• Strong leadership and able to drive cross‑functional team
• Flexible and able to adapt to fast paced environment

Required to travel frequently

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.