DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER, BUS PROCUREMENT
[LTA-PT] DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER, BUS PROCUREMENT
Land Transport Authority
Fixed Terms
Closing in 3 day(s)
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be part of the team that is responsible to develop, supervise and execute initiatives to enhance asset management practices for the public bus transport system. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Driving assets' renewal and replacement strategies to ensure operational
needs are met for safe, green and reliable public transport;
2. Leading the development and establishment of asset requirements,
including preparation of tender specifications and evaluation of tender
documentation;
3. Managing end-to-end bus procurement processes, including market
sounding exercises, tender preparation, bid evaluation, and contract
negotiations with manufacturers;
4. Conducting pre-delivery inspections and testing of bus onboard equipment
to ensure compliance with contractual requirements;
5. Coordinating with various divisions to manage seamless integration of key
systems and technologies onto bus platforms;
6. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with bus manufacturers
and suppliers to stay updated on product developments and industry
innovations;
7. Performing market research on bus technology developments and trends
to recommend new bus design specifications that meet public transport
needs; and
8. Managing bus fleet procurement budgets and ensuring cost-effective
purchasing decisions while maintaining quality standards.
In addition, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing asset management practices through process improvements and system optimisation to support the evolving needs of our public bus transport system. This includes developing procurement strategies that align with long-term fleet management objectives and sustainability goals.
1. Driving assets' renewal and replacement strategies to ensure operational
needs are met for safe, green and reliable public transport;
2. Leading the development and establishment of asset requirements,
including preparation of tender specifications and evaluation of tender
documentation;
3. Managing end-to-end bus procurement processes, including market
sounding exercises, tender preparation, bid evaluation, and contract
negotiations with manufacturers;
4. Conducting pre-delivery inspections and testing of bus onboard equipment
to ensure compliance with contractual requirements;
5. Coordinating with various divisions to manage seamless integration of key
systems and technologies onto bus platforms;
6. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with bus manufacturers
and suppliers to stay updated on product developments and industry
innovations;
7. Performing market research on bus technology developments and trends
to recommend new bus design specifications that meet public transport
needs; and
8. Managing bus fleet procurement budgets and ensuring cost-effective
purchasing decisions while maintaining quality standards.
In addition, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing asset management practices through process improvements and system optimisation to support the evolving needs of our public bus transport system. This includes developing procurement strategies that align with long-term fleet management objectives and sustainability goals.
What we are looking for
• Knowledge in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical
Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in automotive technology industry,
with expertise in bus systems, service and maintenance
• Familiar with hybrid / electric vehicles topologies is advantageous
• Experience in the public bus or related industry, as well as proficiency in
data analytics, is a plus
• Strong analytical, planning, execution and problems solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for details
and a strong IT proficiency
• Proactive, highly motivated, and capable of working independently
• Those without working experience are also welcome to apply
Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in automotive technology industry,
with expertise in bus systems, service and maintenance
• Familiar with hybrid / electric vehicles topologies is advantageous
• Experience in the public bus or related industry, as well as proficiency in
data analytics, is a plus
• Strong analytical, planning, execution and problems solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for details
and a strong IT proficiency
• Proactive, highly motivated, and capable of working independently
• Those without working experience are also welcome to apply
About Land Transport Authority
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under Ministry of Transport that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, highly motivated, passionate and qualified professionals to join us.
Many opportunities & challenges await those who are keen on an exciting career to realise our commitment to envision & implement an integrated transport system.