Senior Procurement Specialist (Indirect Procurement)

TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a Procurement Officer responsible for procuring goods and services. The role involves managing vendor performance, conducting sourcing activities, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The successful candidate will have strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills alongside a relevant degree. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with a commitment to the welfare of students.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Procurement and Sourcing experience in Indirect categories.
• Proficient in E-Procurement platforms and spend analysis tools.
• Pleasant disposition, meticulous, and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities and manage vendor performance.
• Provide guidance on Procurement policy and procedures.
• Analyze procurement spend data for sourcing opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced Diploma or Degree in Business, Procurement and Supply, or a related field

Tools

E-Procurement platforms

Spend analysis tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Job Summary:

The successful applicant will be responsible to procure good and services required by the school in accordance with the Procurement Policies and Procedures. To provide seamless support for end-users through collaboration with cross functional teams. The role reports to the Procurement Director.

Requirements:

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Business, Procurement and Supply, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of Procurement and Sourcing experience in Indirect categories (Marketing, Event Management, HR Services, General Supplies, Professional services, Technology)
• Proficient in E-Procurement platforms and spend analysis tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint)
• Pleasant disposition with excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, negotiation, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• A good team player who actively contributes to the team and willing to help others

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the sourcing activities (RFQ and Tender Management) to ensure supplier evaluation and selection complies with the Procurement Policy. Conduct benchmarking and market assessment to drive cost and quality improvement.

2. Provide guidance and support to end-users on Procurement policy and procedures, Recommendation paper and contract management.

3. Proactively engage internal stakeholders to identify business requirement, sourcing approach and timely execution.

4. Collaborate and align with cross functional teams (Finance, Compliance, Legal) to provide end-to-end support for end-users.

5. Develop the supply base to ensure a database of qualified and competitive vendors.

6. Manage vendor’s performance and deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness of goods and services supplied.

7. Analyze procurement spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and areas of improvement.

8. Contribute to the success of the Procurement department.

9. General

· Comply with the school child safeguarding policy and procedures and report any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

· Embrace the School’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will conduct thorough background checks on all successful applicants.

5-day work week with annual leave entitlement. Interested applicants, please submit an application letter and detailed resume, stating your current and expected salary, date of availability and contact number via the online system at https://careers.tts.edu.sg/careerportal/main.aspx. In your application, please provide the names and addresses of three people from whom confidential references may be obtained. Please indicate their professional relationship to you.

You can contact the HR department at [e-mail] for any enquiries regarding the role.

(Only shortlisted applicants will be notified)

CPE Registration No.: 196100114C | Period of Registration: 7 June 2023 to 6 June 2029