Assistant Director, Procurement(2 year contract)

[What the role is]

The Procurement function reports to the CEO. You will be part of a strategic team to provide direction for (i) sourcing strategy, (ii) policy and governance, (iii) category spend management, (iv) contract and supplier management, (v) cross-functional stakeholders’ collaboration and (vii) procurement operations; using high degree of analytical thinking, influencing and judgement skills.

[What you will be working on]

You will be responsible in (a) leading sourcing strategy for the assigned spend categories, (b) ensuring no disruption on the essential services and critical supplies, (c) optimizing the procurement needs (requirement specifications) of stakeholders while leveraging on HPB’s overall purchasing power. A significant portion of HPB’s spending will be impacted through these strategic sourcing initiatives and stakeholder partnership, leading to savings & efficiencies for the Board.

The role requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to a) re-market the procurement brand from a transactional focus to one that creates value and delivers results, b) perform market sourcing and pro-actively engage & influence the stakeholders to achieve better sourcing decisions and c) integrate data analytics with business needs to formulate effective sourcing strategies and maximize the return on investment.

Other responsibilities include a) business partnering in providing succinct and consistent advices to users to navigate the procurement life-cycle for different procurement approaches, b) leveraging on supplier relationship to gather market leading indicators, new innovations and other important industry insights, c) analysing the critical contract failure points, identifying key risk indicators and strengthening the risk mitigation plan and d) screening procurement award recommendation prior to seeking approval.

[What we are looking for]

• At least 8 years of relevant working experience in a purchasing related role

• CPM certification or other relevant professional designation

• eSourcing management experience

• Advanced project management, contract management, risk analysis, relationship management and supplier selection & development skills

• Advanced working knowledge of developing sourcing strategies, governance policies and procedures, and streamline operational procedures

• Knowledge in the Government Procurement Instruction Manuals, GeBIZ and SAP

• Good oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills to manage different levels of internal stakeholders

• Able to manage workload and focus on priorities

• Proactive, impactful, reliable & passionate individual with the ability to work and deliver in a fast-paced environment

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.