Senior Manager, Procurement

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Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Technology procurement activities under the direction of the immediate team lead.
• Maintains and adhered to company's purchasing policy, procedures and ensuring that all such purchases meet all regulatory requirements at all times.
• Develop, review and/or proposed new/better and/or improved administrative process/procedures to drive constant improvements, finding a better way to do things without any compromise on an on-going basis at all times.
• Develop comprehensive commodity/category strategies that document end to end sourcing approaches, solution development, supplier selection, cost performance/gaps, quality performance/gaps, logistics solutions with clear roadmaps/technical evaluation and knowhow on an annual basis.
• Excel in supplier negotiations using multiple approaches to get the best value/deal out of each & every deal via various methods such as market tests, long term agreements, cost modeling, predictive analytics etc...
• Perform comprehensive & in-depth evaluations to ensure best-in-class pricing are achieved with emphasis on total cost of ownership / returns on investments back to the company in every deal/purchase.
• Ability to summarize sourcing recommendation and ability to convince stakeholders/end users to the recommended sourcing decisions/recommendations in simple, clear, concise and to the point.
• Engage & conduct ongoing annual business reviews with key suppliers & internal stakeholders on an ongoing basis with a structured & detailed roadmap in the view of improving operations, cost efficiencies, meeting and/or exceeding all contractual set service levels/agreement.
• Issues purchase orders & follow up with suppliers on prompt shipments/delivery; so that stated appropriate service levels are maintain at all times both internally and externally.
• Ability to interface independently with stakeholders/user departments; represent as the procurement team's technology specialist who provides sound advice & recommendation to all user departments; in order for them to make the right decisions at the right time for their respective operations.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, integrity, respect, trust, sincerity, commitment to innovation, constant changes, ambiguity and time management skills throughout.
• Perform any other tasks, duties and/or projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or relevant working experience/discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant direct ongoing working experience in all categories of indirect technology procurement or at a minimum; at least two categories of full technology procurement expertise.

Other Prerequisites

• Strong project management skills with ability to manage, multitask and complete multiple projects simultaneously at all times.
• Strong attention to details, accuracy, and quality work, strategic minded, with good analytical & critical thinking skills.
• Resourceful individual, well organized, results/time orientated, good influencing, excellent prioritization skills and magnificent negotiation skills.
• Excellent business acumen & experience, 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 & achievable solution in a positive/upbeat manner at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong focused on attention to end-user needs & requirements to deal effectively with all business users of all levels both internally and externally.
• Maintains a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Existing working knowledge of SAP Ariba, Docusign, Service-Now platform and Microsoft Office Suite of Products will be a plus.
• Ability to manage/balance short term daily tactical roles versus long term strategic long term initiatives/plans.
• Ability to perform complex detailed analysis of assigned areas, develop long term category plans both at the local & global level, streamline & improve operational procedures / process, perform continuous improvement on an on-going basis & ability to present & update senior management.
• In-depth working knowledge of financial management, cost management, PR/PO process, RFP/RFI/RFQ procedures, contract management, contact negotiations and achieving annual set cost savings targets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, often busy, at times stressful environment with tight timelines, ambiguous, in a heavily regulated and compliance driven controlled environment.

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.