Assistant Director, Office of Procurement

6 days ago

Singapore Singapore Management University Full time

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.

DESIGNATION : Assistant Director, Office of Procurement

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Category Strategy Management for selected category areas.
- In-depth knowledge of category areas and supply base.
- Drive cost down and devise negotiation plans.
- Supplier Relationship Management.
- Contract Management.
- Track performance of suppliers and category areas, including corrective actions where necessary.
- Procurement Project lead to drive S2C, P2P implementation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree holder; Diploma holder with relevant experience will be considered.
- At least 10 years work experience in sourcing and category management in Indirect/Services Procurement.
- Sustainable Procurement knowledge.
- Supply Base knowledge in assigned categories.
- Tech knowledge in assigned categories.
- Experienced in Category Management in Indirect Procurement & Services or IT.
- Ability to devise Commodity Strategy based on Stakeholder Requirements and Category’s attributes/supply base.
- Supplier Relationship Management Skills.
- Negotiation Skills.
- Ability to understand, engage and influence stakeholders on requirements of assigned categories.
- Provide market input and supply roadmaps into decision making process.
- Drives changes to requirements and engage suppliers to supply SMU’s needs at optimal cost, quality and speed.

OTHER INFORMATION

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