Lead, Procurement Operations

CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore seeks a Group Procurement Manager to oversee procurement responsibilities across its entities. This role involves leading a procurement team, managing operations, and ensuring adherence to policies while fostering vendor relationships. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in procurement, possesses strong negotiation skills, and is a proven leader in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of 5+ years in procurement, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement operations and vendor management.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations from purchase requests to vendor management.
• Guide and support stakeholders in procurement processes.
• Collaborate on strategic vendor relationships and sustainable procurement protocols.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

BSc in supply chain management, logistics, business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Role Purpose(s)

The role has Group Procurement responsibility across all entities and functions for the Group. Set and implement Group Procurement policy and governance framework for Singapore and Overseas Entities

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure Group procurement policy and processes fulfill business needs and adhered to across HQ (SG) and Overseas entities
• Guide Procurement Analysts based in HQ as well as BU administrators supporting the overseas locations in procurement activities. Procurement Act as a single point of contact to consult and guide local and overseas procurement and team/s on operational queries
• Support and advise Business Leaders on their procurement needs/requirements

Job Responsibilities & Duties

For HQ/SG procurement operations, lead and manage procurement operations providing direction and guidance in:

• Procurement operations starts from purchase request to quotation/sourcing to vendor management/purchase order issuance as applicable, and vendor management.
• Support the Alliance team to build long-term relationships with key and strategic vendors/suppliers
• Guide stakeholders in leading timely renewals of long-term contracts and subscriptions of products and services
• Assist stakeholders in procurement process, qualification/assessment of vendors and ensure best price obtained for procured services/products
• Review WOCs and approval papers when required
• Assist and guide tenders when required
• Collaborate with parent group procurement on bulk purchases or joint tenders when necessary, and assignment of policy and processes
• Collaborate with partners and suppliers to align to parent group’s sustainable procurement protocols (such as scope 3)
• Custodian of and responsible for the existing e-Procurement system used by HQ/SG and any initiative related to Procurement technology
• Manage and closely work with Auditors on all procurement functions for the Group (including that of overseas offices)

Key Job Competencies

• Results Oriented
• Manages Complexity
• Learning Agility
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Interpersonal Savvy

Education Requirements

BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field

Working Experience Requirements

• Proven working experience with 5 or more years in procurement, with 2 or more years leading a procurement team. Preferrably in IT industry
• Strong knowledge of end to end procurement operations, from sourcing, vendor assessment and management, contract management, tender, and compliance and controls

Skills Required

Must-have skills

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Great team player with good interpersonal skill
• Can-do attitude with the ability to work well in a performance driven fast paced environment
• Leadership capabilities, with strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferable skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good sense of urgency and meticulousness
• Able to multitask with good time/stress management
• Self-driven, proactive and responsive

CrimsonLogic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented and passionate people of all backgrounds and create an inclusive workplace for all employees to develop and build their career with us.