Procurement Senior Manager

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks a qualified professional to lead end-to-end IT procurement for complex projects, including COTS with customization, SaaS, and cloud applications.

You will provide procurement and commercial advice to IT and business stakeholders, ensuring fair, competitive processes and value for money across the university’s IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (any discipline).
• At least 6 years of relevant procurement and sourcing experience.
• Experience in IT application procurement (COTS with customization, SaaS, cloud) and related services.
• Experience managing procurement exercises from start to finish (tender to award).
• Strong understanding of IT project delivery approaches (Agile/Waterfall).
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with ability to assess proposals, pricing and terms.
• Experience in government/public/university environments is a plus.
• Familiar with e-procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, iValua or GEP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT procurement projects end-to-end from requirements review to award.
• Advise IT and business stakeholders on procurement approaches and commercial considerations.
• Review technical requirements to ensure fairness and avoid undue bias.
• Review tender specs, criteria and pricing for clarity and competitiveness.
• Lead tender exercises, bid evaluation, negotiation and award.
• Identify commercial risks and negotiate better terms for value for money.
• Coordinate with IT, Legal, Finance and other stakeholders on procurement matters.
• Prepare procurement recommendations and ensure governance and documentation.

Skills

Procurement management

IT procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement/related qualifications

Tools

SAP Ariba

iValua

GEP

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified candidate to lead and manage end-to-end procurement for complex IT application projects, including Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions with customization, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cloud-based applications, application implementation, and integration services.

This role offers procurement and commercial advice to IT and business stakeholders, ensuring that procurement is conducted fairly, competitively, and in accordance with the University’s procurement policies, while achieving value for money.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT procurement projects from end to end, from requirements review and tender preparation through evaluation, negotiation, approval and award
• Advise IT and business stakeholders on the appropriate procurement approach, process and commercial consideration
• Review technical requirements prepared by IT and business users to ensure that they are clear, fair, objective and do not unnecessarily favour a particular supplier or solution
• Review tender specifications, evaluation criteria and pricing schedules to ensure they are appropriate, clear and support a fair and competitive procurement exercise
• Lead tender exercises, including bid evaluation, commercial assessment, clarification and negotiation with suppliers
• Review supplier proposals and pricing, identify key commercial and contractual risks, and negotiate for better commercial outcomes and value for money
• Work with IT, business users, Legal, Finance and other stakeholders to address procurement, commercial and contractual matters
• Prepare and Review procurement recommendations and approval papers and ensure proper governance and documentation throughout the procurement process
• Manage and execute procurement activities in the e-procurement system, including tender publication, bid download and handling, routing for approvals, award processing and Purchase Order creation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely completion
• Manage procurement matters relating to contract award, contract variations, extensions, renewals and other post-award requirements where required.
• Manage multiple procurement projects and ensure they are delivered within the required timelines
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior procurement staff and review procurement work where required
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and practices
• Undertake other procurement-related duties and assignments as reasonably required by the Department or University

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Professional qualifications in procurement, supply chain, business, finance, information technology or related fields would be an advantage
• At least 6 years of relevant procurement and sourcing experience, with demonstrated experience in managing IT procurement projects from start to finish
• Relevant experience in IT application procurement, including COTS with customisation, SaaS, cloud applications, system implementation and/or related services
• Experience managing procurement exercises from start to finish, including tendering, evaluation, negotiation and award
• Good understanding of IT application projects and common implementation approaches such as Agile and Waterfall
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess supplier proposals, pricing and contractual terms
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and project management skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and work under tight timelines
• Strong judgement, attention to detail and commitment to fairness, transparency and value for money
• Experience in a government, public sector, university or similarly regulated environment would be an advantage
• Familiar with e-procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, iValua or GEP would be an advantage