Principal Procurement Specialist

**Create futures worth inheriting with SJ** At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life. A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision. Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come. **Your opportunity with us** The Principal Procurement Specialist (12 months contract) supports day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring smooth processing of purchase requests to purchase orders, maintaining procurement system tables, and guiding internal stakeholders on procurement processes and policies. This role requires a strong foundation in procurement principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes. **What you will do** **Procurement Operations** * Process Purchase Requests (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and efficiently * Review PRs with a procurement lens to ensure: * Completeness and correctness * Compliance with procurement policies and guidelines * Appropriate sourcing approach (quotation/tender/waiver where applicable) * Follow up on missing or incomplete information and clarify requirements with requestors * Ensure timely PO issuance to support business operations * Maintain accurate and complete procurement documentation and records **User Support & Advisory** * Serve as the first point of contact for procurement-related queries * Guide internal stakeholders on: * Procurement procedures and workflows * Approval requirements and delegation of authority (DOA) * Basic policy interpretation * Provide practical guidance to requestors to ensure timely purchasing while complying with procurement processes and guidelines **SAP / System Administration** * Maintain and update SAP procurement-related master data and system tables for: * Approval workflows and delegation setups * System access and authorisations for procurement-related roles * Ensure accuracy and integrity of procurement system data * Support troubleshooting of basic system-related procurement issues **Process Standardisation & Continuous Improvement** * Identify recurring issues in PR submissions and recommend practical improvements * Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, and documentation to support process consistency and clarity  * Contribute to the development of user guides and reference materials, to improve understanding and adoption of procurement processes **About you** * Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field * At least 3 years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, or shared services * Hands-on experience in PR-to-PO processing is essential * Strong proficiency in SAP S/4HANA is preferred * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) * Strong understanding of procurement governance, with the ability to review requests critically, provide practical guidance to stakeholders, and ensure high accuracy and attention to detail * Good communication skills to effectively engage and guide internal stakeholders * Works independently with minimal supervision, contributing to the enhancement and standardisation of procurement practices. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!