Job Description

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Relationship Management and User Support

• Manage relationships and communications between users and procurement  
• Provide end-to-end support and guidance to users on procurement policy, procedures and system  
• Primary point of contact between users and other specialist departments, e.g. Legal and Finance  
• Conduct training programs for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, best practices and system

Procurement Planning and Category Management

• Perform procurement planning with departments
• Provide regular reporting of procurement transactions, performance and spend analysis
• 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

Procurement Operations

• Perform sourcing for General Goods and Services (GGS) category
• Administer sourcing (e.g. quotation, tender, etc.) 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.Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improvements

Additional Responsibilities

• Any other duties assigned by the Department or University

Note:
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract till mid-2027.

Qualifications

• Degree in any field
• At least 3 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 systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

More Information

Location: Singapore

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department : Central Procurement Office

Job requisition ID : 31121