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At Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand, you’re more than just a job title.

Join us as a Assistant Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager in Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre. You’ll have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Because for this vital role, we’re looking for someone who can:

• Assist the Chief Engineer to oversees the engineering/maintenance operations of the hotel.

• Be responsible to ensure that all the engineering and maintenance activities of the hotel are conducted to the highest professional standards at all times, with guest comfort and safety being the highest priority.

• Assist the Chief Engineer in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans.

• Assist the Chief Engineer to develop preventive maintenance programs to ensure the facility is maintained and in service for our guests (example: lighting, refrigeration, heating, air-conditioning, water treatment systems, and pools)

• Assist the Chief Engineer to coordinate projects with general contractor and sub-contractor, and ensure quality work is performed cost-effectively

• Assist Chief Engineer to develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimise expenses

• Educate and train all engineering colleagues in compliance with governmental and safety regulations

• Ensure the team is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

• Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests.

What We Need From You

• Certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Five years operating experience in a hotel engineering department

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory position in a hotel engineering department or a related field with a proven record of accomplishment or success.

• Experience in hotel renovation is an advantage

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering

• Highly committed to delivering a high level of guests experience

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, particularly to deal effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – including:-

• Duty meals
• Birthday Leave on your birthday month
• Monthly LOVE Hour
• Medical, dental & optical benefits
• Insurance Coverage
• 25-50% F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Singapore Hotels
• Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide
• Room to Grow opportunities

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Holiday Inn and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have Room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.

Functional overview

The purpose of Asahi Global Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network. Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Global Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Main purpose of the job

The Liaison Director plays a critical role in bridging the gap between the global and regional units of a global organization and connects Global Procurement Office with Asahi Group Holdings. The focus should be on promoting effective collaboration and alignment while achieving procurement excellence at both global and regional levels with primary focus on Asahi Group Japan.

The Liaison Director coordinates to establish and maintain robust communication channels between two or more organizations (main focus on GPO, AGH, AGJ, local Japanese businesses), ensuring that all parties are well-informed and aligned on joint projects, policies, or objectives. Partners with GPO Leadership team members and regional Procurement team.

This position reports to the Global Procurement CEO.

Key qualification criteria

• A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Negotiation skills.
• A background in procurement
• MS Office and relevant software tools.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Liaisons with relevant GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) in according with implementing procurement purpose, vision, strategies, and governance.
• Establishes and maintain robust communication channels between GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) and Asahi Group Holdings.
• Supports to liaison in alignment with relevant GPO teams and regional procurement team (AGJ) regardless of language in a timely manner
• Ensures that all parties are well-informed and aligned on joint projects, policies, or objectives.
• Ensure Alignment of Global Category Strategies: Ensure that the global procurement strategy aligns with the specific procurement needs and regulations of each region (focus on Japan), taking into account factors such as local suppliers, market conditions, and supply chain dynamics.
• Standardization and Localization: Find the right balance between standardizing procurement processes globally for efficiency and localizing them as needed to address regional variations.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Facilitate communication and collaboration between global procurement and regional teams (focus on AGJ) to effectively manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent standards and performance evaluations.
• Demand Forecasting: Coordinate information sharing between global and regional teams (focus on Japan) to improve demand forecasting accuracy, enabling more efficient procurement planning and inventory management.
• Cost Optimization: Work with both global and regional units to identify opportunities for cost savings, whether through bulk purchasing, negotiation strategies, or leveraging local suppliers.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with global (focus on AGH) and regional units (focus on AGJ) to assess and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply even in the face of disruptions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that global procurement practices adhere to relevant regulations and compliance standards in each region, providing guidance and support to regional teams.
• Procurement Technology Implementation: Facilitate the implementation and adoption of procurement technology platforms that are effective for both global and regional needs, streamlining processes and enhancing visibility. 
• Supplier Diversity: Support efforts to promote supplier diversity by working with global and regional teams to identify opportunities for sourcing from diverse suppliers.
• Performance Metrics: Establish consistent procurement performance metrics that align with the organization's goals and can be tracked globally and regionally, allowing for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Training: Organize training sessions that facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development among global and regional procurement teams.