Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing to develop procurement strategies and supplier relationships. The successful candidate will analyze market trends, execute procurement processes, and align category strategies with organizational objectives. Applicants should have a diploma or degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience, alongside strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role offers a dynamic environment where proactive learners can thrive.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency in analytical tasks and quantitative modeling.
• Solid knowledge of the P2P process necessary.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement strategic plans for procurement categories.
• Build collaborative supplier relationships to optimize value.
• Conduct market research to inform decision-making.
• Monitor KPIs for category performance and drive improvements.
• Identify and mitigate risks in procurement processes.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Formation

Diploma / Degree Equivalent Qualification

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Ariba

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Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for various categories, aligning with NTU’s objectives and analyzing market trends, opportunities, and setting performance targets.
• Build strong and collaborative supplier relationships to optimize value, reduce risks, and drive mutual success, including supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, performance management, and innovation partnership.
• Conduct market research and analysis to understand pricing trends, supplier capabilities, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with broader organizational objectives, coordinating spending analysis, communication, and joint decision‑making.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category performance, tracking metrics such as customer satisfaction and supplier performance, and drive improvement actions.
• Continuously seek new ways to enhance product/service offerings, explore alternative sourcing strategies, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate risks across the entire procurement process.
• Execute procurement tender processes, including tender roadmap development and spearheading to meet NTU deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma / Degree Equivalent Qualification with 4‑6 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for analytical tasks, quantitative modelling, and presenting recommendations.
• Solid experience and knowledge of the P2P process.

Good to have

• Knowledge of financial systems such as SAP and Ariba.
• Demonstrated project and time‑management skills with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Organized, meticulous, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Team player capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive learner, willing to invest time and effort to acquire new skills and knowledge.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU