Executive/Senior Executive, Procurement (Technical)

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement activities of building & facilities, cargo and ground support equipment to support airport operation, ensuring prompt delivery of spares and services, group energy whilst meeting users’ specifications and requirements at a timely manner and at the most competitive price(s).
• Review and improve existing procurement procedures and processes to improve corporate governance, staff productivity and consolidate users’ requirements to source for most competitive value buys.
• Follow up closely with business groups to identify sourcing needs and ensure purchases are aligned with Company’s procurement strategies
• Deliver timely procurement support to business groups and attend to suppliers’ queries and clarifications when required
• Work closely with team members and provide guidance, training and support direct reporting staff to optimize their contributions.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities and documentations are carried out timely and in compliance with the Purchasing Procedures and SATS Financial & Operating Approval Limits at all times.
• Ensure that the tender specifications and requirements are sufficiently detailed and complete for competitive quotes.
• Attend tender interviews and conduct negotiations with suppliers.
• Attend Tenders Committee’s meetings with user for award recommendation.

Key Requirements

• Preferably possess a degree in any Engineering discipline
• Preferably with experience in procurement of building and facility works and services, and/or procurement of equipment to support airport operation or industrial equipment.
• Experience in IBM MAXIMO, Ariba and SAP S4 Hana would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of MS office suites is essential
• Meticulous and pro-active
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent Team player and able to lead a team of buyers