Assistant Manager, Procurement

**Job no**: 497811
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Marina Bay Sands
**Categories**: Retail

**JOB SCOPE**
- Maintains company’s procurement policy and ensuring that all purchases meet all internal compliance & regulatory requirements at all times.
- Develop comprehensive Technology category strategies leading to end to end sourcing approaches, solution development, supplier selection, cost performance/gaps, quality performance/gaps, and logístical solutions with clear Technology roadmaps/technical evaluation and knowhow.
- Support IT for all Maintenance & Support of Software and Hardware maintenance and support, including the standalone server, storage & networking equipment maintenance services
- Comprehensive experience in contracts management, including reviewing & redlining all Technology/AV contract terms and conditions independently and being able to provide sound advice & judgement in consultation with the internal team and external suppliers.
- Excel in supplier negotiations using multiple approaches to achieve the best value/deal out of each & every deal via methods such as market tests/research, long term agreements, cost modeling etc...
- Perform comprehensive & in-depth evaluations to ensure best-in-class pricing are achieved with emphasis on total cost of ownership/returns on investments in every deal/project.
- Ability to summarize sourcing recommendation and ability to convince stakeholders/end users to the recommended sourcing decisions.
- Conduct business reviews with key suppliers & stakeholders on a regular basis with an on-going roadmap in the view of improving operations, cost efficiencies, meeting and/or exceeding all contractual set service levels/agreement.
- Issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on prompt shipments/delivery so that appropriate service levels are maintained at all times, both internally and externally.
- Ability to interface independently with stakeholders/user departments and be the representative for Technology team’s procurement specialist providing sound advice & recommendations to the management team in order for them to make the right decisions for their operations.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service, integrity, respect, trust, commitment to innovation, constant changes, ambiguity and time management skills at all times.
- Perform any other tasks, duties and/or projects as assigned.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related Technical/Technology field or relevant experience/discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant & direct working experience in Technology procurement space and/or related areas.
- Ability to manage/balance short term daily tactical roles versus long term strategic initiatives/plans.
- Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced and often busy environment with tight timelines with minimum supervision.
- Ability to perform complex detailed analysis of assigned areas, develop long range category plans both at the local & global level, streamline & improve operational procedures/process, perform continuous improvement on an on-going basis and ability to present & update senior management with minimum supervision.
- Direct hands-on experience (strongly desired) in at least two of the following technology category areas - Hardware and Software Maintenance and Support Service Network Infrastructure, Server and Storage.
- Excellent business acumen, with ability to build rapport/support at all levels both internally and externally.
- Excellent communications skills with ability to communicate effectively & clearly to manage key stakeholders / end users, resolve issues both internally & externally, provide sound & practical advice and seek practical solution in a positive / upbeat manner at all times.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong focused on attention to end-user needs to deal effectively with all business users, requirements & needs.
- In-depth knowledge of basic financial management, cost management, PR/PO process, contract management and achieving set targets.
- Maintains a calm, professional, neat and well-groomed appearance at all times.
- Resourceful, well organized, results/time orientated, good influencing and excellent prioritization skills.
- Strong attention to details, accuracy & quality work, strategic minded, good analytical & critical thinking skills.
- Strong project & contract management skills with ability to manage and complete multiple projects / contracts simultaneously with minimum supervision.
- Working knowledge of SAP Ariba / ServiceNow suite of products will be a plus.
- You agree that it is a condition of employment that you adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures including without limitation the rules of conduct of the Company._

It is the Company’s preference to hire individuals who are fully vaccinated. If you are not fully vaccinated but have:

- Begun the vaccination process and are awaiting the 2nd/3rd vaccination appointm