Procurement - Executive/Senior Exec/Asst. Mgr Procurement (Catering Services) [2-year contract]
Job Description
The successful candidate will play a key role in our Procurement team, driving strategic procurement initiatives across the SIA Group through supplier and market analysis, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and execution to deliver value for the company.
Responsibilities
a) Develop procurement strategies ensuring alignment with overall business objectives, customer experience standards, and cost optimization goals. Continuously scan market trends and innovations to inform and update strategic direction.
b) Lead end-to-end category sourcing strategy and execution i.e. design RFP, bid evaluation, and supplier selection in compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct cost comparison and present recommendations for award of contracts.
c) Lead commercial negotiations with catering and service providers on pricing, contractual terms, and service level agreements (SLAs).
d) Manage strategic relationships with service providers to ensure consistent service delivery and high passenger satisfaction. Drive value creation by identifying opportunities such as waste reduction, menu design and new innovative ideas to optimise costs.
e) Collaborate with and support Business Users to resolve operational and service-level issues with service providers.
f) Scale up digital transformation of catering procurement processes by leveraging Gen AI and data analytics tools to enhance the decision-making, improve supplier performance, and drive strategic value.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in procurement roles, with a solid understanding of procurement and governance best practices preferred.
- Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
- Good knowledge of category management, risk management, procurement strategies, processes, and procedures.
- Demonstrate good business acumen with the ability to analyze market and financial data, understand commercial impacts, and align procurement decisions with broader organizational objectives.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong numerical aptitude.
We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.