FVP, Corp Real Estate Svc (Procurement) - United Overseas Bank

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a Procurement Leader to head the Sourcing team under Corporate Real Estate Services. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating with vendors, and engaging stakeholders to drive innovation and improve supplier management. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. This position offers a platform to make significant contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years professional work experience, with 10 years in Procurement.
• Corporate Real Estate experience is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Develop long-term plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and manage resources effectively.
• Ensure financial stability through budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Enhance customer experience through proactive engagement.
• Drive technological advancements through automation and data analytics.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Operations Management

Financial Management

Customer Engagement

Digital Transformation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited institution

Certified Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long‑term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Candidate will be responsible for leading the Sourcing team under Corporate Real Estate Services to deliver business results by developing procurement strategies and negotiate with key vendors in order to acquire the most cost‑effective deals. Candidate will provide long‑term strategy for the management and execution of contracts by engaging with stakeholders. The role will include benchmark, identify, propose and implement new approaches and solutions to improve the management processes covering the areas of supplier performance, supplier relationship management and supplier risk management for contracts. Additionally, candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.


• Strategic Planning: Develop long‑term plans aligned with organizational objectives, ensuring alignment between different departments.


• Operations Management: Oversee day‑to‑day operations, managing resources effectively and implementing efficient processes.


• Financial Management: Ensure financial stability through budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.


• Customer Engagement: Enhance customer experience through proactive engagement, feedback analysis, and personalized solutions.


• Digital Transformation: Drive technological advancements within the organization, leveraging automation and data analytics for competitive advantage.


• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with relevant regulations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution and/or Certified Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS); PMP will be an advantage.


• Minimum 15 years professional work experience, of which 10 years in Procurement in business transformation, operational excellence, procurement operations and governance, vendor and/or contract management.


• Corporate Real Estate experience would be essential such as in facilities management, data centre, 'smart' building, office & branch security, fit‑out and refurbishments, general services and sustainability procurement.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.


• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities and experience in managing cross‑functional teams.


• Strategic thought leadership and proven ability to analyze cost and benchmark pricing.


• Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

Equal Opportunity

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non‑merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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