Manager (Procurement), Finance & Procurement
3 days to apply
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
a month ago
Posted datea month ago
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Minimum levelN/A
Job Responsibilities
Procurement
Leadership/Management Responsibilities
Any other assignments
Job Requirements
Perks & Benefits:
Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.
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
- Learning & Professional Development
- Comprehensive Benefits Package such as attractive leaves schemes, flexible benefits, dental coverage etc.
Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
JOB SUMMARY
Manager (Procurement), Finance & Procurement
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Singapore
a month ago
N/A
Contract / Freelance / Self-employed
Manager (Procurement), Finance & Procurement
3 days to apply