Manager, Procurement (Centre of Excellence)

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore seeks to establish a Procurement Centre of Excellence, requiring a seasoned professional to oversee efficient transaction processing and drive procurement strategies. The successful candidate will provide valuable insights through data analysis and collaborate closely with the eProcurement system provider for enhancements. Ideal applicants will possess strong leadership skills, a relevant degree, and extensive experience in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience, 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Good understanding of procurement and accounting.
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the newly established Procurement Centre of Excellence.
• Streamline and automate procurement processes.
• Deliver analysis and reports on procurement spend to management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Business or equivalent professional qualifications

Tools

SAP

Electronic procurement system

Job description

• You will play an important role in leading the newly set-up Procurement Centre of Excellence (CoE) in supporting the divisions on their procurement transaction processing. Your responsibilities include ensuring that transactions are processed efficiently and in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), procurement policies, and procedures.
• You will provide guidance to divisions on how to strategize their procurement activities, such as determining the right procurement approach, structuring price schedules to enable partial awards or facilitate further negotiation, etc. You will be responsible for delivering insightful analysis and reports on procurement spend and trends to management, as well as identifying cost saving opportunities.Your role will also involve reviewing, streamlining, and automating procurement processes to drive operational efficiency.
• Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the eProcurement system provider to troubleshoot system bugs and design flaws, ensuring seamless deployment of system enhancements and change requests.
• We are looking for a customer-focused individual who can proactively address queries and resolve issues related to procurement, payment, and budgeting, providing exceptional service to the various divisions.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or equivalent professional qualifications
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3years in a supervisory role
• Good understanding of the procurement function with some accounting knowledge and shared service experience will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form and in engaging and managing senior stakeholders
• Strong planning and organization skills to drive and manage multiple projects
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in systems such as SAP, electronic procurement system, etc