Manager, IT Procurement

2 days ago

Singapore HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • IT Procurement Processes
    • Provide guidance and undertake IT procurement, including the preparation and issuance of Request for Information (RFI), Invitation to Quote (ITQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define ITQ and ITT evaluation criteria, liaise with tenderers for briefings and presentations and facilitate clarifications with tenderers.
  • Needs Identification and Standardization
    • Work with university offices to identify IT procurement needs, ensuring cost-effective agreements aligned with strategic objectives.
    • Standardize and consolidate purchases to achieve cost savings and streamline procurement processes.
  • Contract Agreement Maintenance
    • Work with university offices to identify IT procurement needs, ensuring cost-effective agreements aligned with strategic objectives.
    • Maintain a comprehensive list of all IT contract agreements, including procurement contracts, Letter of Acceptance (LOA), leasing agreements, and maintenance contracts.
    • Ensure timely renewal of maintenance contracts procurement needs and standardize purchases to achieve cost savings.
  • Leasing Contracts Management
    • Negotiate and manage leasing contracts for IT equipment, ensuring cost-effective agreements that align with the university's strategic objectives and budgetary requirements.
  • Contract Negotiation
    • Collaborate with the Office of Procurement to negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards during negotiations.
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
    • Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to approval, execution, renewal, managing contracts in the Contract Document Management System.
    • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and monitor contract performance.
  • ITQ/ITT Evaluation
    • Participate in tender evaluations, prepare evaluation reports, and seek approval for contract awards.
    • Evaluate vendor proposals with stakeholders to select suitable IT vendors.
  • Vendor Management
    • Maintain relationships with IT vendors, manage supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and resolve disputes.
    • Collaborate with the Office of Procurement to optimize vendor relationships.
  • IT Procurement System
    • Be familiar with procurement systems to manage procurement processes, track contract milestones, and facilitate communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
    • Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures regarding procurement system usage.
  • Sustainable Procurement
    • Source for environmentally friendly and sustainable IT products and services, ensuring compliance with green procurement standards.
    • Ensure all IT procurement activities align with environmental regulations and SMU sustainability goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT procurement, contract management, or vendor relations.
  • Proficiency in IT procurement processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
  • Experience in preparing and issuing ITQ and ITT documents and conducting tender evaluations.
  • Familiarity with contract management software and procurement systems.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for IT procurement.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in contract management.
  • Experience in procurement of IT Equipment and Services.
  • Experience in using procurement systems, Ariba preferred.
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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

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