IT Procurement Specialist

Crédit Agricole Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance their procurement process for IT goods and services. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring compliance with contracts, and managing supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, allowing them to navigate the fast-paced procurement landscape while driving cost-effective solutions. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the organization’s operational success and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and strong analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process and negotiate with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Analyze market trends for cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

Procurement Process Management

Job description

Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for assisting the Head of Procurement ISAP in managing the procurement process in ISAP for various IT goods and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.

This role involves collaborating with all managers of ISAP and external vendors, negotiating contracts, and maintaining procurement records. The role is responsible for ensuring all procurement activities are compliant with signed contracts and agreed terms and conditions. The position will engage support from functional subject matter experts (e.g., legal, risk management, finance) as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sourcing and Supplier Management:
   - Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery capabilities.
   - Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and address any issues that arise.
2. Procurement Process Management:
   - Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing purchase orders, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery.
   - Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value for the organization.
   - Work with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
   - Manage RFI/RFQ/RFP process:
   -- Collaborate with CACIB stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop detailed RFP/RFI/RFQ documents, including scope of work, specification, evaluation criteria, and timeline.
   -- Draft and launch RFI/RFQ/RFP.
   -- Facilitate the evaluation of vendor proposals in collaboration with CACIB stakeholders, ensuring the evaluations are conducted fairly and objectively.
3. Contract Management:
   - Draft, review, and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
   - Work with legal to finalize contracts with selected vendors, ensuring compliance with organization policies and legal requirements.
   - Monitor contract performance and manage renewals, amendments, and terminations as needed.
4. Cost Management and Analysis:
   - Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
   - Monitor and report on procurement expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
   - Develop and implement cost-reduction strategies while maintaining quality standards.