Job Description

Manager, Procurement

Date: 08-Jun-2022 Location: Singapore, Singapore Company: Singtel Group
At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative. Join us and experience what it’s like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let’s create a brighter digital future for all. *Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.
What will your typical day look like?
Operations

• Manage a team of procurement administration staff to support the various Procurement Category teams in procurement activities such as sourcing events and contract creation using the SAP Ariba system
• Collaborate with other members of the procurement team to develop and implement P2P initiatives to reduce transaction costs and create efficiency
• Develop/Update operations material as required
• Lead/manage interactions with key stakeholders
• Lead operations for managed printing, office supplies, business name cards and travel which are handled by Procurement
• Execute implementation plans to deliver quality results within defined timelines
• Work with business unit leadership to report and monitor process compliance
• Develop procurement administration team capabilities to ensure efficient operations
• Solve complex problems in which in-depth analysis of data or situations is required
• Remain current with market trends, identify and communicate new technologies and work with peer systems team to address key problems in the systems area

Procurement Initiatives

• Develop knowledge of Singtel procurement strategies for project alignment
• Collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize procurement goals and objectives
• Implement leadership reports, providing tracking on key departmental KPI's
• Drive Control Self-Assessment, Procurement Customer Satisfaction Survey and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives

Is this you?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in either a Procurement or an Operations function-related Systems and Process role
• Experience in leading and managing a team in procurement processing related operations
• Hands-on experience using SAP Ariba Contracts and Sourcing modules, and S4Hana/ECC, or other procurement sourcing platforms like IBM Emptoris, Coupa, or other e-procurement tools
• Strong understanding of Source to Pay process and technologies
• Familiar with standard tendering and contract creation processes
• Attention to detail and strong process improvement focus
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated.