About the role

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Strategic Buyer role at Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Singapore, responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities for power generation projects, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires experience in sourcing diesel system enclosure packagers and key components across Asia Pacific.

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for project-related materials, systems, and services to support long-term business goals.
Conduct supplier market analysis and identify competitive opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements to secure favorable commercial terms.
Manage RFI/RFQ/RFP processes for project-specific procurement scopes.
Collaborate closely with project managers, sales, engineering, finance, and operations to understand project schedules, technical requirements, and cost targets.
Ensure that procurement activities are aligned with project milestones and internal customer needs.
Integrate procurement planning into overall project timelines and contribute to project risk assessments.
Support the early involvement of strategic suppliers during project conception and design to optimize cost and manufacturability.
Develop and manage a high-performing supplier network capable of supporting project-driven business operations.
Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on capability, performance, compliance, and capacity with support of our supplier audit team.
Oversee supplier performance metrics, driving continuous improvement, quality, and delivery reliability.
Address supply issues proactively, implement corrective actions, and maintain long-term supplier relationships.

Requirements

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
Several years of experience in procurement, preferably within a project-oriented and technical environment.
Proven experience in sourcing diesel system enclosure packagers and key components such as radiator, switchgear & control panel across Asia Pacific, with a strong focus on Southeast Asia.
Demonstrated experience in driving supplier search & development, relationship building, technical requirement management, commercial negotiations, capacity planning & securing supplier commitments.
Good understanding of value analysis, cost engineering and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Excellent analytical abilities combined with a structured, solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international environments.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, primarily within Asia Pacific.