National University Of Singapore Hiring! Full Time Procurement Assistant Manager - Manager in Central Region (Singapore) - Ricebowl

Job Description

The Central Procurement Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Business Partnering & Shared Services team. The successful candidate will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders and ensure the success of the team in delivering a full spectrum of procurement activities to meet the dynamic needs of the businesses.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Foster and manage relationships and communications between users and procurement
• Perform procurement planning with departments
• Provide regular reporting of procurement performance and spend analysis
• Develop and deliver training programmes and procurement clinics for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
• Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, and supplier performance
• Analyse and identify potential consolidation opportunities under strategic buys to optimise procurement efficiencies
• Develop a sound supplier network, manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Provide end-to-end support and guide users on procurement policy, procedures and system
• Perform sourcing for General Goods and Services (GGS) category
• Administer quotation and tender processes and review procurement documents, ensuring adherence to university policy and procedures
• Participate in the evaluation of bids and conduct negotiations to ensure value for money, prepare recommendation reports, and facilitate the approval and award of bids in consultation with users
• Point of contact between users and other specialist departments such as Legal and Finance
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improvements
• Any other duties assigned by the Department or University

Qualifications

• Degree in any field
• At least 5 years of procurement experience
• Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Results oriented with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork
• Experience as a change agent in an organisation
• Familiar with e-procurement and ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office