Senior Procurement Manager (Education Sector)

Our client is a well-established Institution of Higher Learning. As part of its expansionary plan, it
is seeking to employ an experienced professional to join them as
Senior Procurement Manager (Education Industry) (Ref:
KHXXX)
Overview
This role is responsible for carrying out daily procurement operations of the organisation, as well
as other ad-hoc projects and duties.  
The Job
 Facilitate and drive cross-functional collaboration in joint purchases through effective
communication and influence across internal stakeholders  
 Review and process tender documents. Ensure full compliance with procurement
policies leading to tender approval and award in accordance with approving and signing
authority 
 Perform procurement transactions in the e-Sourcing portal (i.e. tender publication,
issuance of tender corrigendum and clarification), contract award, PO creation
and contracts management  
 Verify that bids are evaluated fairly, review recommendation reports for approval
and route to tender board for approval  
 Advise user divisions on procurement policies, appropriate method of procurement and
workflow  
 Identify value-added opportunities to streamline work processes and improvements 
 Provide insight through the analysis of spend and supply markets to achieve demand
aggregation and other initiatives that will improve overall efficiency and user experience 
 Enhance sourcing and procurement-related systems as and when required 
 Provide end-to-end support, advice, and training on procurement policies, procedures and
system  
 Assist in the yearly budget exercise  
 Assist in validation of exceptions from Data Analytics Report  
 Assist in both the internal and external audit including preparation of schedules or
reports required for audit purposes and related consultancy work  
 Assist in any other procurement-related functions  
 Review processes and procedures from time to time and implement improvements to
enhance efficiency  
 Improve on internal control and ensure sound internal control are in place in all areas of
procurement  
 Provide advice and guidance to internal customers or other divisions of the University
in their day-to-day execution of procurement duties to ensure adherence and
compliance with organisation-wide guidelines, policies and procedures  
 Provide supervision, mentor junior staff members and set guidance to coach staff in
their developing process  
 Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned  

 
The Candidate
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in government or educational
sector would be preferred  
• Possesses strong analytical skills and is meticulous with a high level of integrity
• Able to multi-task and lead team in a fast-paced environment  
• Able to understand various purchases requirements and recommend
appropriate evaluation matrix and sourcing methods
• Team player who is resourceful and has good oral and written
communication skills
• Able to handle internal and external stakeholders  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP MM modules with hands-on experience

Interested professionals are to submit their applications and CVs in MS Word format stating
current and expected salary packages to kh.tan@jondavidsongroup.com as an expression of
their interest. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.