Supply Chain Procurement Manager (12-Months Contract)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

International teams

Global company

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Singapore is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Manager on a 12-month contract to lead procurement and production activities, manage risks, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams across the project lifecycle.

The role requires an engineering or business background with 5+ years in procurement or project management, and familiarity with SAP would be beneficial. This position offers an international, collaborative environment with a global company footprint in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Engineering background or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement, supply chain, bid management or project management.

Responsibilities

• Define industrial strategy plan and budget for procurement and production activities.
• Monitor EAC/ETC files, prepare dashboards for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities, mitigate to improve competitiveness and profitability.
• Coordinate Category Managers and suppliers for cost, quality, and schedule.
• Create initial Project Plan during bid/demand phase with milestones and resources.
• Ensure timely Purchase Requisitions/POs and liaise with installation and testing teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Engineering background

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

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:

AsHitachi 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

You will enjoy having these 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 Organize 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.

You have:

• 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.

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers

About us

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following 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

Notes

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.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. 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.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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