HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEARN?

Support Director, Central Procurement in leading the Central Procurement Department as the centre of excellence to implement central procurement strategies and programmes that improve the organisational value and efficiency.
Initiate enhancement opportunities of the current procurement process including supplier registration, tendering procedures, supplier performance management and data analytics to improve procurement performance and efficiency.
Support enhancement of current e-Procurement system and the procure-to-pay process.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement activities with organisational goals.
Oversee and lead procurement activities throughout the procurement process, including procurement approach, business requirements, vendor specification, evaluation criteria, negotiation and contract preparation.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance and monitor supplier performance and build a robust supplier network.
Conduct regular trainings to internal stakeholders on procurement matters, policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with established procurement policies; develop and enhance policies that are focused on value creation and improving efficiency according to business needs without sacrificing control.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

University graduate in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Business Administration or related discipline. Holder of CIPS or similar professional qualification will be an advantage.
Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in sizable organisations with over 5 years at supervisory level.
Solid experience of category management in marketing and branding and/or IT services.
Solid experience in SAP Ariba e-Procurement system and strong sense of procurement compliance.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, and able to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Highly self-initiatives, problem-solving with strong analytical skills.
Experience in public organisation would be an advantage.
Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Senior Manager, Central Procurement