Total 110 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in D07 Golden Mile, Middle Road

About Foodsta Kitchens

Headquartered in Singapore, Foodsta Kitchens is a digital first restaurant company with operations in Singapore and India. Foodsta owns and operates 6 fast casual brands in Singapore – Bloom Cafe Pte Ltd (Formerly known as Artisan Boulangerie Co.(ABC), Alt. Pizza, Green Monster, Chi Ji and Fat Mario, Now Pizza. We believe that people are the foundation of our business are committed to providing a fun work environment and scope for rapid career development.

Job Responsibilities:

Operations

• Responsible for overseeing people, processes, and day to day operations to ensure that store performs in line with business KPI
• Achieve Business KPIs set by management including revenue, labor and COGS and other expenses
• Analyse store performance to align with business KPIs
• Maintain high level of customer service as per brand standards. Always attend to guest requests and feedback to provide excellent level of customer service
• Manage, direct and co-ordinate all operation-related activities in a proficient and pleasant manner by following brand’s SOPs
• Carry out mise en place duties, prepare and present dishes with highest quality to customers
• Manage overall manpower planning, including planning daily duty roster to ensure optimum use of manpower in the outlet
• Serve as a role model to demonstrate excellent behaviour to lead the whole team
• Execute any other duties as requested by immediate superiors

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years of working experience in F&B
• Comfortable with Microsoft excel, word and Power point
• Pleasant personality and results driven attitude
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to take initiative
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

Company Benefits:

• $1000 staff referral bonus
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Medical benefit
• Staff discount

ABOUT SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is a leading energy and urban solutions provider, driven by its purpose to play its part in driving energy transition towards a low-carbon future responsibly.

Headquartered in Singapore, Sembcorp leverages its sector expertise and global track record to deliver innovative solutions that support the energy transition and sustainable development.

Sembcorp has a balanced energy portfolio of 21.1GW, with 14.3GW of gross renewable energy capacity globally*. The company is also an urban developer with a portfolio spanning over 14,000 hectares across Asia and has a proven track record of transforming raw land into urban developments.

Sembcorp is listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange. It is a constituent stock of FTSE Russell Index, MSCI Singapore Index, Straits Times Index as well as sustainability indices including FTSE4Good Index, iEdge SG ESG indices and several MSCI ESG indices.

For more information, please visit www.sembcorp.com.

* Total gross capacity assumes 100% ownership of assets, including projects secured and under construction, and an acquisition pending completion.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• To formulate and carry out strategic procurement and contracts management supports for all directly invested projects
• To review cost assumptions for new projects
• To provide assistance and guidance to other departments on their procurement activities and to monitor for compliance with the Group’s procurement policies and procedures
• To handle enlarged role of supporting Risk Management in screening, strengthening contracts & procurement practices and SOPs for joint-venture projects
• To be attached to project companies (for short durations) that requires contract management supports
• To review project’s Procurement and Contracts Management Policies and Processes to ensure compliance with the Group’s policies
• To review project procurement strategy and monitor its execution
• To oversee project’s QS procurement and contracts management works
• To review independently on the contract procurement process i.e. review SOP for check-and-balance mechanism, key procurement packages for projects etc

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Building or Quantity Surveying or its equivalent with minimally 10-12 years’ working experience in similar capacity
• Relevant experience in preparation of Tenders for Building, Civil & Infrastructure, interior design projects & commercial projects
• Familiar with Contract, Law, and local legal requirement and good Contractual and Pricing knowledge in Vietnam, Indonesia and China will be an advantage
• Professional qualification from recognized Quantity Surveying professional bodies (e.g SISV, RICS, MRICS) would be advantageous
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to travel and be seconded overseas when business need arises
• Proficient in spoken and written English

Interested applicants please apply here https://hrsembcorp.darwinbox.com/ms/candidate/careers/a6670e8b27b6ab

At Sembcorp, our shared corporate behaviours underpin all the work that we do in building a sustainable future:

· Institution-first Mindset – Put the interest of the Group ahead of individual interests.

· Collaboration – Deliver through collaborating across markets, businesses and functions.

· Accountability – Hold team and self accountable to deliver on our commitments.

Apply today to be part of the team that #DriveEnergyTransition!

#OneSembCorp #Urban #Procurement

My client is a leading company in the chemical services industry and they are looking for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Accoutant to join them.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will manage full sets of accounts for 1 subsidiary, oversee month-end and year-end closing, prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with statutory filings, prepare GST and tax returns. You will also be liaising with external auditors and tax agents, handling inventory reconciliation, and maintaining the fixed assets register.

Office location: West

The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of accounting experience, proficient in ERP systems, and good understanding of Singapore FRS/IFRS standards, Candidate with prior industry experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial services/ oil & gas/ environmental services preferred.

Interested applicants please send your resume in MS Words format to joey.chen@ambition.com.sg and attn it to Joey Chen (R1878026)

Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.ambition.com.sg

EA Registration Number: R1878026

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only

Business Registration Number: 200611680D. Licence Number: 10C5117

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Training and Updates:
  • Conduct training and updates for sourcing event templates {Invitation To Quote (ITQ) / Invitation To Tender (ITT)} to be used by Stakeholders
  • Develop training guides and conduct training sessions for users on procurement processes.
• Template Integration:
  • Integrate templates into the Ariba system for streamlined procurement processes.
  • Plan and manage process flow for templates to third party system (i.e. CDMS).
  • Develop evaluation report templates for ITQ/ITT to assess procurement events effectively.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to standardize Terms and Conditions, Conditions of Contracts, and Letters of Acceptance.
  • Serve as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all queries related to procurement processes, Ariba system, and policies.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) during the implementation of procurement systems.
• Data Migration:
  • Facilitate procurement data migration activities & strategy, including the fine-tuning of procurement taxonomy (commodity code).
• Strategic Procurement Leadership:
  • Deputize for the Project Director as needed, providing leadership and direction to the project team in his/her absence.
  • Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures to optimize procurement activities and achieve cost efficiencies.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Basic Requirements:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement.
  • Proven experience in procurement processes and systems, particularly Ariba.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and training skills.
  • Strong decision-making abilities and a proactive approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in documentation.
• Preferred requirements but not mandatiory:
  • Certification in Ariba or related procurement software.
  • Proven experience in project management and stakeholder management.
  • Familiarity with data migration, especially commodity codes
  • Experience in data analytics tool such as Power BI etc would be advantageous.
  • Experienced in S2C and P2P processes.

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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.

Position Summary

The role focuses on overseeing vendors and logistics management, building strong relationships with key suppliers and logistics companies to ensure that equipment and materials are of high quality and delivered on time. The role also involves negotiating pricing and contracts while collaborating with internal stakeholders—including Sales & Marketing, Site Managers, Power Service, MPWAP branches, group companies across the AP region, and MHI HQ in Japan—to assess current and future needs for equipment, technical advisors (TA), and logistics services.

As a manager, the incumbent will be expected to guide the team by managing action items, regularly communicating with team members to monitor progress, providing necessary coaching, and leading negotiations or communications with external parties to resolve issues. However, the focus of this role is not on handling the day-to-day tasks directly, but rather on identifying areas that need improvement, developing a plan to address those issues, and ensuring that the improvements are successfully implemented. A strong mindset of continuous improvement is essential, as the candidate will be expected to actively enhance work quality and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility

• Plan, organize and manage the procurement process for all assigned projects, including both new units and service projects.
• Manage/enhance the purchasing process, work with multiple vendors in arranging materials, equipment, spare parts, tools, TA dispatch, manpower supply, equipment testing, logistics for the customers.
• Negotiating with vendors, subcontractors, consultancies, logistics companies as well as MHI factory in Japan for purchases/contractors and lead discussion on the terms and conditions of the procurement agreement.
• Oversee the procurement function within the firm in ensuring that all Purchase Orders (PO)/Contracts are signed in compliance to internal policies and issued in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Sales/Service team as well as Procurement department in MHI HQ in collaboration on specifications and technical requirements of procurement items, schedule, and any other special requirements for accomplishing of the project.
• Preparation & issuance of Purchase Order to suppliers, monitor the manufacturing process and schedule of the vendors to make sure the· procured items are delivered with required quality and timely manner.
• Work closely with Sales/Service and Finance Department to monitor the payment status from customer. Process of Supplier invoice.
• Seeking reliable vendors or suppliers to provide goods with sufficient quality at reasonable price.
• Serve as a liaison person between local vendors and the company, especially with MHI HQ. Assist related parties for any trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Monitor all the items procured by the team, manage all the items are delivered in timely manner, and take necessary measures involving team members and other related parties if any risk has been found.
• Make a report to superiors and related parties about the risk, sign of problems, troubles, delay of the work, feedback or consultation from the vendors, and anything else worthwhile to share.
• Supervise the team members and provide support, guidance, and coaching to strengthen the capability of the team.
• Set a goal for each member, encourage them to challenge, monitor the process, and provide feedback, and foster collaboration within the team.
• Responsible for other tasks as may be required from time to time by the Company.
• Check and monitor the whole procurement process, find out the points to be improved, consider the route cause of the issue with communication with related parties, create a plan of improvements, obtain necessary approval and alignment, proceed the plan, monitor the process, make adjustment if necessary, and report the result, for the purpose of increasing the value and upgrading the quality of the procurement work.
• Points to be improved includes process and operation of daily administrative work as well as a new initiative as Regional Head Quarter such as, but not limited to,
• Summarize the lessons learned from new construction projects and improve processes for future projects.
• Streamline the work process, revise procurement SOP（Standard of the Process）, establish communication methods with counterparts such as Sales/Service team and MHI HQ, organize shared folders and data.
• Source local vendors mainly in Singapore and Malaysia, gather, organize, and share vendor information according to headquarters' needs related to local procurement.
• Strengthen collaboration with the MHIAP Procurement Department, such as sharing vendor information and best practices, promoting the use of Coupa to reduce the cost for indirect procurement, and organizing regular meetings.
• Understand the procurement process and organization of each regional entity, identify common challenges and areas for improvement, consider the role of regional HQ such as setting up opportunities for sharing best practices and information within the region.

Job Requirement

• Minimum 8 years of Procurement experience in power plants or industrial plants
• Master Degree of Business Administration (MBA) , Economics, or Engineering
• Experience of working in Sales/Engineering of industrial plants equipment
• Experience to manage and lead a team which is responsible to strictly keep the deadline and budget in addition to put a high priority on the quality
• Adept with Indonesia import & export control, project taxation

Purpose and Scope

This position will lead the procurement team in driving the formulation of SembWaste’s procurement strategies to effectively manage the processes. You will hold a key role in establishing and overseeing the procurement activities, managing stakeholder relationships, contract negotiation. Key responsibilities will also include the adherence to compliance and risk management standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversees the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives and professional and career growth of staff.
• Undertake key strategies through strategic sourcing plan and robust contract management to achieve cost savings through effective negotiation.
• Facilitate effective communication between procurement team, internal stakeholders and vendors, to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Review and evaluate areas of opportunity and drive cost efficiencies through deep understanding of market dynamics, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement.
• Establish trusted business partner relationships, to provide optimised business results including supply assurance, cost, quality, service, innovation & sustainability.
• Direct negotiations of contract terms and conditions with vendors to meet organisation’s procurement requirements and quality assurance standards.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks through effective risk management strategies.
• Drive corporate governance measures, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, legal requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Procurement/ Purchasing/ Business/ Supply Chain Management/ Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in procurement field.
• Proven ability to lead, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the manufacturing/ engineering/ chemical/ processing plants sector.
• Action and solution oriented including sourcing selection and negotiation with vendors, contracting best practices, costs and spendings analysis, supplier relationship management.
• Collaborative mindset, with an excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively interact with team, vendors, stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in using procurement systems.

At Sembcorp, our shared corporate behaviours underpin all the work that we do in building a sustainable future:

• Institution-first Mindset – Put the interest of the Group ahead of individual interests.
• Collaboration – Deliver through collaborating across markets, businesses and functions.
• Accountability – Hold team and self accountable to deliver on our commitments.

• Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
• Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
• Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads
• Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees
• Keep up-to-date on the latest federal and state safety regulations
• Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner

Job Descriptions

• Managing all aspects of store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, inventory management, and maintaining store cleanliness and organization.
• Achieve sales targets, monitoring performance, and implementing strategies to achieve sales goals.
• Analyzing sales data and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Monitoring expenses and proposing cost control measures to maximize profitability.
• Ensuring exceptional customer service standards are met by the store staff.
• Handling customer inquiries, complaints, and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Overseeing product placement and visual displays to optimize sales and create and appealing shopping environment as per company policy.
• Collaborating with the management to implement promotional activities.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and providing feedback to Cluster Manager.
• Implementing loss prevention measures to minimize theft and protect company assets.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors.

Requirements

• Work on weekends is a must
• Minimum 3 years in the inventory management.
• Understanding of inventory management to maximise profit
• Familiarity with inventory management
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets, analyzing sales data, and implementing strategies for growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and priorities

We're looking for an efficient team manager to join us in Katong!

The Manager bears overall responsibility for the profitability of the establishment, and oversees all of the establishment’s operations, i.e. both customer-facing and back of house activities (e.g. kitchen, inventory management).

Duties may include:

• Plan, organise, and direct an establishment’s operations.
• Support back of house activities and other operational support functions (e.g. customer service, shift scheduling, cashiering, closing of till, ordering inventory, office paperwork).
• Manage inventory, resource requisitions and purchases.
• Oversee staff recruitment and training.
• Implement strategies to boost staff attitudes, morale and motivation.
• Maintain food standards and quality control.
• Analyse establishment’s performance and review operational processes to identify opportunities for innovation and/or application of technology, as well as improvement of work practices.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets, tailored to customer profiles.
• Submit proposals to Management on improvements to the establishment (e.g. process improvement, repair and renovation).

✨ Description:

Should be well-groomed with an outgoing and friendly attitude, be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment, and be a great team player who thrives in working with a multi-cultural team and customers. Diligent, dedicated, and enthusiastic, possess exceptional interpersonal skills, and be someone who is able to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Working Days and Hours

• Full-time (5-6 days a week)
• At least one weekend required

Working Location

Katong

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced procurement specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate should have work experience in international procurement or cross-border trade, as well as a background in the IT or internet industry. You will be responsible for managing procurement processes related to the IT and computer field, ensuring the efficient operation of the supply chain, while optimizing costs and improving procurement efficiency.

Main Responsibilities:

- Manage the procurement of IT and computer hardware, network device, storage device, software, and related equipment.

- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices and terms.

- Monitor market trends, assess, and identify new suppliers and procurement opportunities.

- Manage procurement orders to ensure timely delivery and quality standards are met.

- Coordinate cross-departmental communication to align procurement needs with company objectives.

- Maintain supplier relationships to ensure the stability and reliability of the supply chain.

- Prepare and analyze procurement reports to provide decision support for management.

- Comply with international trade regulations and company policies to ensure the compliance of procurement activities.

- Track and evaluate supplier performance to continuously improve the procurement process.

Basic Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree or above.

- At least 3 years of work experience in international trade, supply chain management, IT procurement, or related fields.

- Familiar with products and markets in the IT and cloud computing fields.

- Good command of both Chinese and English, able to communicate with international suppliers.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in the IT or internet industry.

- Practical experience in procurement or trade in Singapore, Japan, and Western countries.

- Proficiency in Japanese (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

- Ability to adapt to domestic and international travel.

Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, leading teams, and creating a meeting place in their communities.

• Grow a successful business: drive sales leveraging your business acumen, efficiency and problem solving skills

• Our store leaders act like owners. They run their store as though it belongs to them - from developing their team, managing daily operations, creating connections to owning the financial performance

• Nurture talent & lead a team: engage the hearts and minds of your team and develop their skills so that they realize their personal best, both as individuals and as thriving teams

• This role is a 'hands on' and develops your leadership experience, coaching skills, coffee passion and business acumen

• Our Managers delight and uplift customers through a human connection, engaging with customers and staff and leading by example

About You

• Previous experience in store leadership roles ideally within the retail or hospitality industries

• Exposure to managing store operations and driving financial success

• Previous exposure to rostering, P&L reports and budgets

• An ability to develop teams and evoke a positive and fun working environment 

Our Partner Promise & Benefits

• Fully paid training program with ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a tailored career pathway

• Participate in our Store Leaders Incentive/Bonus Program

• Receive free coffee, discounts on shift and at all of our Starbucks Australia stores

• Enjoy the security of a permanent role with good work-life balance, a rotating roster and flexibility

• Develop your leadership skills - opportunities to open new stores or become a management trainer

• Grow and develop your passion for coffee - become a coffee master!

• Weekend & Public Holiday allowances!

Join us

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Inspire with every cup. Explore our opportunities and learn more about becoming a partner. Apply now! 

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• IT Procurement Processes
  • Provide guidance and undertake IT procurement, including the preparation and issuance of Request for Information (RFI), Invitation to Quote (ITQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define ITQ and ITT evaluation criteria, liaise with tenderers for briefings and presentations and facilitate clarifications with tenderers.
• Needs Identification and Standardization
  • Work with university offices to identify IT procurement needs, ensuring cost-effective agreements aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Standardize and consolidate purchases to achieve cost savings and streamline procurement processes.
• Contract Agreement Maintenance
  • Work with university offices to identify IT procurement needs, ensuring cost-effective agreements aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Maintain a comprehensive list of all IT contract agreements, including procurement contracts, Letter of Acceptance (LOA), leasing agreements, and maintenance contracts.
  • Ensure timely renewal of maintenance contracts procurement needs and standardize purchases to achieve cost savings.
• Leasing Contracts Management
  • Negotiate and manage leasing contracts for IT equipment, ensuring cost-effective agreements that align with the university's strategic objectives and budgetary requirements.
• Contract Negotiation
  • Collaborate with the Office of Procurement to negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards during negotiations.
• Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to approval, execution, renewal, managing contracts in the Contract Document Management System.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and monitor contract performance.
• ITQ/ITT Evaluation
  • Participate in tender evaluations, prepare evaluation reports, and seek approval for contract awards.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals with stakeholders to select suitable IT vendors.
• Vendor Management
  • Maintain relationships with IT vendors, manage supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and resolve disputes.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Procurement to optimize vendor relationships.
• IT Procurement System
  • Be familiar with procurement systems to manage procurement processes, track contract milestones, and facilitate communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures regarding procurement system usage.
• Sustainable Procurement
  • Source for environmentally friendly and sustainable IT products and services, ensuring compliance with green procurement standards.
  • Ensure all IT procurement activities align with environmental regulations and SMU sustainability goals.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT procurement, contract management, or vendor relations.
• Proficiency in IT procurement processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Experience in preparing and issuing ITQ and ITT documents and conducting tender evaluations.
• Familiarity with contract management software and procurement systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for IT procurement.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in contract management.
• Experience in procurement of IT Equipment and Services.
• Experience in using procurement systems, Ariba preferred.

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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.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic IT Procurement Leadership
  • Lead and oversee the IT procurement function, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic objectives and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement IT procurement policies and procedures to optimize procurement activities and achieve cost efficiencies.
• Planning
  • Develop strategic IT procurement plan in support of the university's digital masterplan and digital transformation.
  • Consolidate yearly sourcing activities and develop an execution plan with associated timeline.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate with university departments to identify IT procurement needs and establish standardized procurement processes.
  • Facilitate effective communication between procurement teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Contract Management
  • Oversee the management of IT contracts, including procurement, leasing, and maintenance agreements.
  • Ensure accurate documentation, timely renewals, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contract Negotiation
  • In conjunction with Office of Procurement, conduct negotiations with vendors and suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions for IT procurement contracts.
  • Work closely with the Office of Legal and General Affairs to ensure all contract terms comply with legal and regulatory standards.
• Procurement System Management
  • Oversee the use of procurement systems to track contract milestones, manage procurement processes, and facilitate communication with vendors.
  • Ensure procurement system usage aligns with university policies and procedures.
• ITQ/ITT Evaluation
  • Plan and lead the evaluation process for IT procurement tenders, reviewing, coordinating and/or preparing evaluation reports and seeking approval from senior management.
  • Utilize IT procurement expertise to jointly evaluate vendor proposals and select suitable vendors based on established criteria.
• Vendor Relationship Management
  • Cultivate strong relationships with IT vendors and suppliers, managing performance, mitigating risks, and resolving issues.
  • Leverage strategic sourcing opportunities to optimize vendor relationships and procurement outcomes.
• Sustainable Procurement
  • Develop and implement green procurement policies and practices for IT products and services.
  • Identify and evaluate environmentally sustainable IT products and suppliers.
  • Ensure all IT procurement activities align with environmental regulations and SMU sustainability goals.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in IT procurement, contract management, or vendor relations.
• Proficiency in IT procurement processes and best practices, with a strong understanding of leasing agreements, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Experience in preparing and issuing ITQ and ITT documents, setting evaluation criteria, and conducting tender evaluations.
• Familiarity with contract management software and procurement systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT procurement, contract management, and vendor relations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex contractual terms and conditions, identifying risks and opportunities for negotiation.
• Experience in procurement of IT Equipment and Services.
• Experience in using procurement systems, Ariba preferred.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with vendors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build consensus around procurement strategies and decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in contract management and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

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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.

The Store Manager plays a crucial role in making sure the store operates seamlessly and efficiently each day. The Store Manager is dedicated to boosting sales and profitability, all while maintaining a high standard of customer service. The Store Manager ensures that every customer leaves the store satisfied and that the store consistently meets the company's guidelines and policies.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Competency in coordinating with external vendors or cleaning services for larger maintenance tasks, ensuring they are completed efficiently and on time.

2. Develop strategies to drive sales and increase profitability.

3. Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback effectively.

4. Ensure that the store is well-stocked with the right merchandise mix.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

1. Ability to manage the budget for cleaning and maintenance services, ensuring costs stay within allocated resources.

2. Ability to analyze which products or categories drive the most revenue and optimize store layouts and displays accordingly.

3. Skills in analyzing customer feedback and complaint data to identify patterns and areas for improvement in products, services, or processes.

4. Proficiency in using inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle Retail, NetSuite) to track stock levels, monitor product movement, and manage reordering processes.

Attachment: 6 months