Assistant Manager, Procurement

**Job no**: 500261

**Work type**: Full Time

**Location**: Marina Bay Sands

**Categories**: Information Technology, Procurement & Supply Chain, Cyber Security

**JOB SCOPE**

**Summary of Job Responsibilities**

The Assistant Manager (Technology) works as a Buyer on assigned IT/Technology categories to support IT and non-IT users for Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd. The Buyer is responsible for the sourcing, tendering, contracts negotiations and final approvals based on the existing Procurement SOPs and Policy. The Buyer works as an individual contributor reporting to a Manager / Senior Manager for Technology Procurement.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintains company’s procurement policy and ensuring that all purchases meet all internal compliance & regulatory requirements at all times.
- Develop comprehensive IT / 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.
- Comprehensive experience in contract terms working with Legal, including reviewing & redlining all Technology contract terms and conditions independently and being able to provide sound advice & judgment in consultation with the internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Familiar with working on Contract Agreements which include Technology Master Agreements, Country Variation Agreements, Software End User License Agreements (EULA) and Cloud Services Agreement
- 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...
- Conduct sourcing events for assigned categories by the Ariba Sourcing with suppliers
- 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 using a Bid Analysis Worksheet (BAW) and ability to make sound sourcing decisions based on commercial terms and technical considerations from users
- Conduct Supplier Business Reviews (SBR) with key suppliers involving 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.
- Execute on Ariba Purchase Requisitions (PR) to issue Purchase Orders (PO) and follow up with suppliers on prompt shipments/delivery so that appropriate service levels are maintain 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 IT/Technology field or relevant experience/discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant & direct working experience in Technology or IT procurement space in Hospitality or related areas in IT.
- 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 in Audio Visual, Software subscriptions & Cloud, Network infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Telecom Services, IT Professional Services & Staff Augmentation, eCommerce
- 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 infl