Job Description

Job no: 498431
Department: Finance
Contract type: Permanent

This role is responsible for carrying out daily procurement operations of the organisation, as well as other ad-hoc projects and duties. Key Responsibilities A. Procurement

• Facilitate and drive cross-functional collaboration in joint purchases through effective communication and influence across internal stakeholders
• Review and process tender documents. Ensure full compliance to procurement policies leading to tender approval and award in accordance to approving and signing authority
• Perform procurement transactions in SITs e-Sourcing portal (i.e. tender publication, issuance of tender corrigendum and clarification), contract award, PO creation and contracts management
• Verify that bids are evaluated fairly, review recommendation reports for approval and routing to tender board for approval
• Advise user divisions on procurement policies, appropriate method of procurement and workflow
• Identify value-added opportunities to streamline work processes and improvements
• Provide insight through the analysis of spend and supply markets to achieve demand aggregation and other initiatives that will improve overall efficiency and user experience
• Enhance sourcing and procurement related systems as and when required
• Provide end-to-end support, advice, and training on procurement policy, procedures, and system

• Assist in the yearly budget exercise
• Assist in validation of exceptions from Data Analytic Report
• Assist in both the internal and external audit including preparation of schedules or reports required for audit purposes and related consultancy work
• Assist in any other procurement related functions

• Review processes and procedures from time to time and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
• Improve on internal control and ensure sound internal control are in place in all areas of Procurement
• To provide advice and guidance to internal customers or other divisions of the organisation in their day-to-day execution of procurement duties to ensure adherence and compliance with organisation-wide guidelines, policies and procedures
• To provide supervision, mentoring junior staff members and set guidance to coach staff in their developing process
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

• Minimum Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience in government or educational sector would be preferred
• Process strong analytical skills, meticulous with high level of integrity
• Able to multi-task and lead team in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who is resourceful and with good communication skills
• Able to handle internal and external stakeholders
• Skilled in both oral and written communications
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP MM modules, hands-on experience in any e-procurement systems and data analytic tools will be advantageous