About CPO

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. This position is 2-year contract.

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 a sound supplier network, manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Analyse and identify potential consolidation opportunities under strategic buys to optimise procurement efficiencies
• 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 the University and Department

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 and ERP systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department : Central Procurement Office

Contract Period : 2 Years

Job requisition ID : 26475