Deputy Director, Procurement
Full-time
Director/C-Level
11 months ago
Deputy Director, Procurement
Our client seeks an experienced Deputy Director, Procurement to oversee daily procurement operations within the organiza..
Deputy Director, Procurement
Our client seeks an experienced Deputy Director, Procurement to oversee daily procurement operations within the organization as well as other ad-hoc projects and duties.
Responsibilities
- Foster and promote collaborative efforts among various departments for joint procurement endeavors by employing effective communication and influencing skills with internal stakeholders.
- Examine and manage tender documents, ensuring strict adherence to procurement policies for the approval and awarding of tenders in alignment with authorized signing authority.
- Execute procurement transactions within the organization's e-Sourcing portal, including activities such as tender publication, issuance of tender corrigendum, contract award, purchase order creation, and overall contract management.
- Validate fairness in bid evaluations, review recommendation reports for approval, and route them to the tender board for final approval.
- Offer guidance to user divisions on procurement policies, appropriate procurement methods, and workflow processes.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and enhancements, adding value to work processes.
- Analyze spending patterns and supply markets to suggest demand aggregation strategies and other initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency and user experience.
- Enhance sourcing and procurement systems as needed.
- Provide comprehensive support, advice, and training on procurement policies, procedures, and system operations.
- Contribute to the annual budget exercise and validate exceptions from Data Analytic Reports.
- Participate in internal and external audits, preparing schedules or reports required for audit purposes and other related consultancy work.
- Assist in various procurement-related functions and periodically review processes and procedures for continual improvement.
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure their effective implementation across all procurement areas.
- Offer guidance and advice to internal customers and other divisions in the organization, ensuring adherence and compliance with organization-wide guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff members, offering guidance to support their professional development.
- Undertake any additional ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree or higher qualification is required.
- Preferred minimum of 10-15 years of relevant work experience, particularly in the government or educational sector.
- Possesses strong analytical skills, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a high level of integrity.
- Capable of effectively multitasking and leading a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates teamwork, resourcefulness, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in both oral and written communication.
- Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of SAP MM modules, hands-on experience with e-procurement systems, and familiarity with data analytic tools would be advantageous.
Office Location: West
Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to [email protected] (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R22109984). You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.
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