Strategic Procurement Partner

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager / Procurement Manager to join the Central Procurement Office at Kent Ridge Campus. The role focuses on delivering full-spectrum procurement activities and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive cost, quality, and supplier performance.

The candidate will manage end-to-end procurement processes, develop strategies for GGS, and provide training and support to staff on policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in any field.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience.
• Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Results oriented with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
• Experience as a change agent in an organisation.
• Familiar with e-procurement and ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Foster and manage relationships and communications between users and procurement.
• Perform procurement planning with departments.
• Provide regular reporting of procurement performance and spend analysis.
• Develop and deliver training programmes and procurement clinics for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Analyse and identify potential consolidation opportunities under strategic buys to optimise procurement efficiencies.
• Develop a sound supplier network, manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Provide end-to-end support and guide users on procurement policy, procedures and system.
• Perform sourcing for General Goods and Services (GGS) category.
• Administer quotation and tender processes and review procurement documents, ensuring adherence to university policy and procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation of bids and conduct negotiations to ensure value for money, prepare recommendation reports, and facilitate the approval and award of bids in consultation with users.
• Perform procurement transactions timely in NUS’ procurement system (i.e. publication, bid download, award, PO creation, goods receipt) to meet service levels.
• Point of contact between users and other specialist departments such as Legal and Finance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improvements.
• Any other duties assigned by Department or the University.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Change agent

Education

Degree in any field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

e-procurement

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager / Procurement Manager

University-Level Unit: Central Procurement Office

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Shared Services

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 09/07/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

About The Role

The Central Procurement Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Business Partnering & Shared Services team. The successful candidate will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders and ensure the success of the team in delivering a full spectrum of procurement activities to meet the dynamic needs of the businesses.

Job Description

• Foster and manage relationships and communications between users and procurement
• Perform procurement planning with departments
• Provide regular reporting of procurement performance and spend analysis
• Develop and deliver training programmes and procurement clinics for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
• Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, and supplier performance
• Analyse and identify potential consolidation opportunities under strategic buys to optimise procurement efficiencies
• Develop a sound supplier network, manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Provide end-to-end support and guide users on procurement policy, procedures and system
• Perform sourcing for General Goods and Services (GGS) category
• Administer quotation and tender processes and review procurement documents, ensuring adherence to university policy and procedures
• Participate in the evaluation of bids and conduct negotiations to ensure value for money, prepare recommendation reports, and facilitate the approval and award of bids in consultation with users
• Perform procurement transactions timely in NUS’ procurement system (i.e. publication, bid download, award, PO creation, goods receipt) to meet service levels
• Point of contact between users and other specialist departments such as Legal and Finance
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improvements
• Any other duties assigned by Department or the University
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in any field
• At least 5 years of procurement experience
• Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Results oriented with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork
• Experience as a change agent in an organisation
• Familiar with e-procurement and ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office