Job Description

About CPOThe Central Procurement Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Business Partnering & Shared Services team. The successful candidate will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders and ensure the success of the team in delivering a full spectrum of procurement activities to meet the dynamic needs of the businesses.

• Foster and manage relationships and communications between users and procurement
• Perform procurement planning with departments
• Provide regular reporting of procurement performance and spend analysis
• Develop and deliver training programmes and procurement clinics for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
• Develop a sound supplier network, manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Analyse and identify potential consolidation opportunities under strategic buys to optimise procurement efficiencies
• Provide end-to-end support and guide users on procurement policy, procedures and system
• Perform sourcing for General Goods and Services (GGS) category.
• Administer quotation and tender processes and review procurement documents, ensuring adherence to university policy and procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation of bids and conduct negotiations to ensure value for money, prepare recommendation reports, and facilitate the approval and award of bids in consultation with users
• Perform procurement transactions timely in NUS\' procurement system (i.e. publication, bid download, award, PO creation, goods receipt) to meet service levels
• Point of contact between users and other specialist departments such as Legal and Finance
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improvements
• Any other duties assigned by the University and Department

QualificationsDegree in any fieldAt least 5 years of procurement experienceGood interpersonal, communication and time management skillsResults oriented with a demonstrated commitment to teamworkExperience as a change agent in an organisationFamiliar with e-procurement and ERP systemsProficient in Microsoft OfficeMore InformationLocation: Kent Ridge CampusOrganization: National University of SingaporeDepartment : Central Procurement OfficeJob requisition ID : 26004

National University of Singapore