Strategic Rail Procurement Manager (12-Month)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd. is hiring a Supply Chain Procurement Manager for a 12-month contract in Singapore.

You will drive procurement planning, supplier coordination, and cost optimization across project lifecycles, ensuring timely materials flow, quality, and compliance with schedules. The role requires a engineering or business background, at least five years in procurement or project management, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering background (preferred) or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years in Procurement or related fields; experience in Bid/Project Management is a plus.
• Analytical and resolution capacity; good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Define industrial strategy plan and budget for procurement and production activities.
• Coordinate Category Managers and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and schedule.
• Manage Make/Buy decisions and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Lead procurement planning, POs, and requisitions; ensure timely delivery to site.
• Oversee vendor performance and change management; monitor EAC/ETC.

Skills

Procurement

Bid Management

Project Management

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering background (preferred)

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd. is hiring a Supply Chain Procurement Manager for a 12-month contract in Singapore.

You will drive procurement planning, supplier coordination, and cost optimization across project lifecycles, ensuring timely materials flow, quality, and compliance with schedules. The role requires a engineering or business background, at least five years in procurement or project management, and strong analytical and communication skills.