Senior Manager, Procurement, Office of Procurement
Singapore Management UniversitySingapore12 days ago
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Responsibilities
Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of category areas and supply markets, including sustainability-related developments.
- Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define action plans for cost optimization and responsible sourcing.
- Drive cost reduction and lead negotiation strategies using tools such as benchmarking, tendering, and value engineering.
- Manage Supplier Relationships, including performance tracking and improvement initiatives.
- Oversee Contract Management, ensuring alignment with legal, operational, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards.
- Monitor supplier and category performance, initiating corrective actions where needed.
- Engage internal stakeholders to align procurement needs with external market capabilities and institutional priorities.
- Implement procurement strategies across categories such as Human Resource Services (Recruitment Agency), Contract for Services, Insurance, Travel Management, and Sustainability.
- Segment and manage supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and performance tracking.
- Lead change management initiatives to reduce non-value-added activities and promote responsible procurement practices.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and collaborate with Internal Audit and Legal on contract governance.
- Lead cross-functional negotiations to deliver savings and value across cost, quality, speed, and sustainability.
- Regularly review and optimize supplier base to align with internal needs and external market conditions.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- Tertiary in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline).
- Strong knowledge of supply base and category-specific trends.
- Experience in Indirect (Professional Services) Procurement and Category Management.
- Ability to develop Commodity Strategies that reflect stakeholder needs and category attributes.
- Proficiency in Ariba Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Familiarity with ESG frameworks, supplier codes of conduct, and risk mitigation practices.
- Ability to influence stakeholders on technical and strategic requirements.
- Provide market intelligence and category roadmaps to support decision-making.
- Drive change by engaging suppliers to meet institutional needs at optimal cost, quality, speed, and sustainability impact.
- Collaborate with Schools, Offices, Centres & Institutes (SOCIs) and stakeholders across SMU to define category strategies, optimize procurement processes, and lead negotiations.
- Engage with external suppliers to manage risks, execute improvement actions, and ensure alignment with SMU's strategic direction and compliance standards.
- Take full accountability for assigned categories, including strategy development, supplier base analysis, and delivery of cost and performance targets.
- Lead the development of commodity strategies based on internal requirements and external market dynamics.
- Analyze category spend and stakeholder requirements to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Explore innovative sourcing approaches and process improvements by engaging stakeholders and suppliers.
- Develop and implement tailored category strategies that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability outcomes.
Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
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