Job Description

What the role is:

To manage the daily operations of acquisitions of purchased library materials and regulatory services for NLB, thus contributing to NLB\'s strategic objective of Reading, Learning and Information Literacy.

What you will be working on:

• Manage daily operations and functions for procurement of library materials in accordance to approved policies and guidelines as well as the terms and conditions in the contracts for the sourcing and supply of library materials.
• Manage and track operational and system related issues to ensure timely resolution by staff or relevant departments.
• Collate statistics/KPIs and perform data analysis to monitor and track key performance indicators for procurement of library materials.
• Manage contracts on sourcing and supply of library materials with appointed vendors.
• Conduct yearly review on contract pricing for the supply of library materials, cataloguing and materials processing services with appointed vendors.
• Oversee and manage vendors to develop strategic working relationship.
• Organise quarterly meetings and annual engagement session with vendors.
• Prepare reports for vendors\' meetings and performance.
• Front vendors\' and publishers\' enquiries and feedback.
• Manage daily operations of regulatory services.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and participate in cross functional projects.

What we are looking for:

• Preferably with 2 years of relevant experience in an acquisition, procurement or operations role
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving and documentation abilities
• Strong and proactive team player with good networking skills
• Meticulous and strong motivated individual with drive
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel
• Familiar with government procurement processes is advantageous

Location: Library Supply Centre, 3 Changi South Street 2 S486548

Division: Resource Discovery and Management Division / Resource Management

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About National Library Board:

To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.

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