Manager (Procurement), Finance & Procurement
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
8 days ago
Posted date8 days ago
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Minimum levelN/A
Job Responsibilities
Procurement
Leadership/Management Responsibilities
Any other assignments
Job Requirements
Perks & Benefits:
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Procurement
- To oversee the procurement process, including purchase requisitions, approvals, contract management, and documentation, ensuring adherence to financial and governance policies while optimizing procurement workflows.
- To implement procurement policies and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely delivery of goods and services.
- To review procurement policies and procedures for relevance and gather feedback on their effectiveness and efficiency to ensure continuous improvement.
- To manage vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluation to maintain service levels and compliance with organisational policies
- To monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product and service quality
- To review procurement requests/documents to ensure compliance with policies, regulations and legal requirements
- To raise awareness through briefings/trainings/communication materials on procurement policies and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement operations.
- To handle internal and external audits relating to procurement matters
Leadership/Management Responsibilities
- To manage a small procurement team
- To act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders to address administrative and procurement needs.
- To support strategic initiatives and process improvements related to procurement.
Any other assignments
- To communicate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate internal audits, external audit, and any other queries from stakeholders.
- To drive Finance & Procurement special projects (e.g. office move and renovation)
- Any other assignment as tasked by the Director, Finance & Procurement ) or Senior Management
Job Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration or other related field with an average of 8-10 years' experience in procurement.
- At least 3-5 years in a supervisory/ reporting officer role.
- Strong knowledge of the procurement process (such tenders, waivers of competition, invitations for quotations, small value purchases etc) , where experience in public sector procurement and regulatory requirements in a Singapore government agency or an Institute of Higher Learning would be an advantage.
- Good understanding in contract management, vendor negotiations.
- Strong ethics and professional in conduct.
- Meticulous, detail-oriented and hands-on.
- Proactive problem solver and team player.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work well in teams and across various groups of stakeholders.
- Able to work independently and with good judgment, in line with the directions set.
- Some knowledge in legal clauses or terms commonly used in contracts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experienced with ARIBA/Enterprise Resource Planning software (e.g. SAP) would be an advantage.
Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
JOB SUMMARY
Manager (Procurement), Finance & Procurement
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Singapore
8 days ago
N/A
Contract / Freelance / Self-employed
Manager (Procurement), Finance & Procurement