Supply Chain Procurement Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

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

You will lead procurement strategy, coordinate with category managers and suppliers, and drive cost, quality and delivery performance across the project lifecycle. The role requires engineering or related degree, at least five years in procurement or project management, and familiarity with rail industry requirements.

Qualifications

• Engineering background (preferred) or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, bid management or project management experience.
• Rail industry knowledge valued; CIPS/PMP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define industrial strategy plan and budget for procurement and production activities.
• Coordinate with Category Managers and suppliers for cost, quality and schedule.
• Manage Make/Buy decisions and supplier performance to meet project needs.
• Plan project requirements and forecast costs; ensure correct items ordered.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor management and logistics activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive

Communication

Team player

Education

Engineering background

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

Location: Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore Job ID: R0144910 Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd., Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

As Hitachi Rail Singapore, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide. Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality. Supply Chain Procurement Manager (12-Months Contract) (Ref.No. R0144910) at our location in Singapore

Responsibilities

• Participates to the definition of the industrial strategy plan and elaborates the budget of the industrial activities and is accountable for of all activities to do with the management of the physical and related information flows. That includes the preparation, planning and execution of procurement and production activities.
• Monitors and maintains the EAC / ETC file on regular basis. Report to all stakeholders when variations are observed. Prepare dashboards. Identify associated Risks and Opportunities of the project defining possible mitigation plans, improving competitiveness in our Offers and profitability in our Projects.
• Bring innovation / added value to the business and to the proposed technical solutions to comply with customer requirements.
• Coordinate a network of Category Managers and the suppliers involved to give the best possible response from Procurement standpoint (focusing on cost, quality and compliance with Project schedule) according to the business needs.
• Creation of the initial Project Plan during the bid or “Demand” phase of the lifecycle through requirement capture, work definition, estimating and scheduling that will include all Milestones, activities, resources and any other feature that will require to be delivered.
• Manage all project stakeholders; ensuring strong communications are established, maintained and they comply with the relevant internal processes.
• Plan and forecast the project’s requirements and Work closely with Design team & Procurement team to ensure that correct items are being ordered for the project.
• Drive Quality, Cost & Delivery performance through close working with other functions.
• Ensure that Purchase Requisitions / Purchase Orders are raised / issued on time in accordance with project needs.
• Focus on the day-to-day project requirements pertaining to materials and services required by the Installation and T&C Teams.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods & services to Warehouse / Site.
• Participate in Change Management and be aware about the Field Change Bulletins and Limited Deviation Protocols that affects the Bill of Materials and Organise the required materials to enable these changes on site.
• Monitor & Support reverse logistics (RMA) and follow up till goods are returned to Warehouse / Site.
• Member of the Material Review Board and to follow up on issues discussed on a weekly basis.
• Leads and coordinates improvement action plans and make-or-buy decisions.
• With subcontractors and suppliers, ensures the application of Configuration Management requirements (SOW, etc) and ensures the follow-up of configuration management requirements.
• Leading and coordinating all Make (internal legal entities/factories) and Buy (external suppliers) activities.
• Collaborating with Procurement on sourcing, price negotiations, contract finalization, and purchase order issuance, while ensuring alignment with project schedules.
• Managing project costs, including EAC and ETC monitoring.
• Overseeing vendor and subcontractor management, including supplier performance monitoring.
• Driving demand planning and coordinating with SRS factories to ensure full visibility and control of material flow across Design, Manufacturing, FAT, Delivery, Installation, and T&C phases.
• Coordinating FAI and FAT activities.
• Managing shipment and delivery coordination.
• Preparing and maintaining yearly production cost forecasts (FCST).
• Acting as the customer interface for all material-related matters.
• Coordinating customer inspections of equipment.
• Request Release Certificates for cash-in purposes prior to material delivery from the warehouse to site.
• Managing vendor invoice processing and resolution.
• Initiate PR process, monitor the progress upto approval and issuance of PO in a timely manner.
• The role will also involve occasional ad-hoc duties that are not listed above but are necessary to respond to the needs of the business. These ad-hoc duties will be consistent with the nature of an operations driven management position within our organisation.
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Qualifications

• Education: Engineering background (preferred) or Business Administration
• Minimum experience of 5 years preferably in Procurement Department, supply chain otherwise in Bid Management and/or Project Management (e.g. Bid/Project Manager or Project Controller/Planner positions).
• Technical knowledge in Rail Industry will be valued.
• Specific certification in Procurement (CIPS, EIPM or similar) or in Project Management (IPMA, PMP or similar) is desirable.
• Analytical and resolution capacity
• Familiar with repairs process and supply chain matters
• Prior knowledge of SAP would be helpful.
• Pro‑active and a go‑getter.
• Good in communication.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

E‑EO / DEI

Equal opportunities and self‑determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.