Role Description
The appointee is responsible for the development and execution of strategic procurement plans to meet the overall school’s business objectives. S/he is also responsible for the management and operations of the Reprographics services for the school.
The role reports to Chief Operating Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the effectiveness of the procurement policy and procedures in delivering a well-balanced structure that enhances both operational efficiency (including costs saving) and good corporate governance.
- Key deliverables include:
- A sound procurement strategy.
- An effective tender management and evaluation framework to facilitate a sound and informed decision-making process.
- High stakeholders’ awareness of procurement policy and procedures to ensure full compliance.
- A wide network of vendors, both locally and overseas to serve the diverse needs of the schools.
- Responsible for audit, legal and statutory compliance. Formulate appropriate levels of internal controls and checks to ensure compliance and mitigation of risks in the conduct of our procurement activities.
- Lead and develop the procurement team to its fullest potential to support the operational requirements and achievement of the strategic plan.
- Responsible for the general administration of the school’s insurance policies. Duties include appointment of insurance broker, annual renewal of insurance policies and processing of insurance claims and maintain records of all insurance matters.
- Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Embrace the School’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Additional Responsibilities: Reprographics Services
- Oversee Reprographics centre operations, lead and develop the reprographics team to its fullest potential to provide a streamlined, efficient and cost-effective service to support the school’s business objectives and requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree in Supply Chain Management/Purchasing or equivalent.
- Relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications & Excel and Web Purchasing System.
- Strong leadership, excellent relationship building and people management skills
- Pleasant disposition with excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels.
- Resourceful with excellent negotiation skills.
- Efficient, flexible and adaptable in a pressurized environment.
- Organized, meticulous and possesses strong co-ordination skills.
- Possess high degree of discretion, diplomacy and tact in discharging duties.
- Confident, mature and self-motivated with proven ability to work independently as well as a good team player.
