Engineering - Material Management Associate (Purchasing)

Job Overview

The selected individual will join the Material Management Department within the SIA Engineering Division, focusing on procurement duties related to purchasing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pending purchase requisitions using SAP software.
• Identify and negotiate the best pricing and availability from suppliers.
• Address vendor price increases that exceed agreements defined in Purchase and Sale Agreements, Supplier Support Conditions, or Buyer Furnished Equipment contracts.
• Place purchase orders promptly to maintain adequate spare parts inventory.
• Assess inventory metrics—including chemicals, bulk materials, change kits, and spare parts consumption and reorder lead times—to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Monitor spare parts delivery progress ensuring adherence to lead times and completion of orders.
• Collaborate with vendors to coordinate delivery timelines and post-sales support aligned with operational needs.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to spare parts deliveries.
• Review outstanding price differences to avoid delays in invoice processing.
• Continuously monitor pricing variances to prevent aging discrepancies.
• Ensure spare parts availability to avoid any withdrawal of task cards.
• Regularly evaluate spare parts in consideration of task card requirements.
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma holder, preferably in an Engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with SAP transactions such as SQ01, MB51, MMBE is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (including pivot tables for trend analysis) and PowerPoint for presentation creation.
• Experience supporting commercial negotiations focused on fixed pricing.
• Prior knowledge and experience in material management operations, administration, and procedures is advantageous.
• Ability to effectively interact with vendors and engineering staff directly on the shop floor.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, driven, and exhibits teamwork as well as independent working capability.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts.

Additional Information

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in Singapore Airlines. Only candidates selected for further evaluation will be contacted.