Senior Manager - IT Procurement Operations (Procurement)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager IT Procurement with expertise in Ariba system management to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for daily procurement operations, procurement process, managing stakeholder and vendor relationships, and optimising the utilisation of the Ariba system to streamline purchasing operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute and manage procurement day-to-day procurement operations in specification development, sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, approvals, contracting and payment for both new buys or on-going renewals
• Be a dedicate resource and the primary point of contact for the pertinent business unit he/she is assigned to
• Analyse, strategise, plan and implement sourcing strategy for the categories of products and services for the business unit
• Drive the initiatives to consolidate, rationalise and streamline for better savings, and vendor management
• Manage and support end-to-end procurement activities such as Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation and maintenance contract renewal
• Lead negotiations with suppliers
• Provide support in reviewing and writing approval papers
• Identify opportunities and implement actions to reduce overall costs
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policy and relevant guidelines/regulations
• Address queries and resolve issue on procurement matters for the assigned areas
• Assist in the formulation and review of procurement policies, procedures and SOPs to ensure they support business objectives and are aligned with the principles of procurement in the public healthcare sector
• Assist to collate the necessary data and information to generate periodic updates management on procurement related matters
• Provide coaching and mentoring for staff delegated authority to perform procurement functions
• Manage and oversee completion of tasks performed by Procurement staff
• Set the standard for compliance with Synapxe procurement regulations and standards
• To identify areas of weakness and ensure procurement controls are put in place
• Lead business review meetings with all project procurement staff to review compliance and implement improvements and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain/Business Administration/IT/Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 8 years of experience in procurement. Experience in operations and formulation of procurement policies and procedures is advantageous
• Possess strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to work with people at all levels
• Team player who is also able to work independently to deliver results with minimal guidance, and motivate team members to perform at their best
• Experience in IT procurement is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Ariba will be an added advantage
• Possess strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Pay attention to details and focus on quality of works
• Ability to think out of the box, challenge status quo and develop solution
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

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