Lead, Group Procurement Operations

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
CrimsonLogic, part of the PSA Group, is a global technology company that digitalises and simplifies global trade for businesses and governments around the world through intuitive and delightful solutions.

With over 35 years of experience advancing trade facilitation, compliance, port operations, government services and logistics, we push the boundaries of technology with insightful innovation and deep domain expertise of global trade driven by customer-centricity at our core.

Having pioneered the world's first single-window trade facilitation system, we continue to drive the digital transformation of global trade in over 40 countries with sustainable, impactful solutions for a more seamlessly connected world.

DESIGNATION : Lead, Group Procurement Operations

RESPONSIBILITIES

**Role Purpose(s)**

The role has Group Procurement responsibility across all entities and functions for the Group. Set and implement Group Procurement policy and governance framework for Singapore and Overseas Entities

**Key Accountabilities**

Ensure Group procurement policy and processes fulfill business needs and adhered to across HQ (SG) and Overseas entities

Guide Procurement Analysts based in HQ as well as BU administrators supporting the overseas locations in procurement activities. Procurement Act as a single point of contact to consult and guide local and overseas procurement and team/s on operational queries

Support and advise Business Leaders on their procurement needs/requirements

**Job Responsibilities & Duties**

For HQ/SG procurement operations, lead and manage procurement operations providing direction and guidance in:
Procurement operations starts from purchase request to quotation/sourcing to vendor management/purchase order issuance as applicable, and vendor management.

Support the Alliance team to build long-term relationships with key and strategic vendors/suppliers

Guide stakeholders in leading timely renewals of long-term contracts and subscriptions of products and services

Assist stakeholders in procurement process, qualification/assessment of vendors and ensure best price obtained for procured services/products

Review WOCs and approval papers when required

Assist and guide tenders when required

Collaborate with parent group procurement on bulk purchases or joint tenders when necessary, and assignment of policy and processes

Collaborate with partners and suppliers to align to parent group's sustainable procurement protocols (such as scope 3)

Custodian of and responsible for the existing e-Procurement system used by HQ/SG and any initiative related to Procurement technology

Manage and closely work with Auditors on all procurement functions for the Group (including that of overseas offices)

QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
- Proven working experience with 5 or more years in procurement, with 2 or more years leading a procurement team. Preferrably in IT industry
- Strong knowledge of end to end procurement operations, from sourcing, vendor assessment and management, contract management, tender, and compliance and controls

OTHER INFORMATION
- Can-do attitude with the ability to work well in a performance driven fast paced environment
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Good sense of urgency and meticulousness
- Able to multitask with good time/stress management
- Self-driven, proactive and responsive
- Great team player with good interpersonal skill
- Leadership capabilities, with strong communication and collaboration abilities.