Assistant Manager, Procurement and Administration (11-mth contract), OCIS

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

• Manage day-to-day procurement and contracts management for facilities management and A&A works.
• Support and assist facility managers with contractual and costing matters, ensuring compliance with tendering and procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare RFQ documents and manage the procurement framework.
• Handle procurement processes for consultants and contractors through QFM and PQM tenders, as well as quotation exercises.
• Evaluate, process, and recommend acceptance of quotations, variation orders, and vendor payments.
• Represent the University in progress and technical discussions/meetings.
• Verify and process tax invoices for vendor payments.
• Record goods receipt in the SAP system.
• Conduct market analysis for goods and services within the Singapore building industry and obtain vendor quotations.
• Assist with walk-in enquiries and couriers, SMU main hotline, SMU enquiry mailbox, SMU Admin Building event updates, and the Level 1 Admin Building display screen's downtime during the receptionist's absence.
• Assist with the submission of OCIS tax invoices to the Office of Finance.
• Perform any other additional or ad-hoc duties as assigned.

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing or Strategic Procurement, Building or Quantity Surveying, Construction/Project Management, or other related fields in building/facilities management.
• At least 5 years of hands-on, relevant experience in procurement and contract management, preferably in the Singapore building industry and in both the private and public sectors, with experience as a consultant or a developer/owner's representative, or both.
• Proficiency in facilities management, project management, contracts management, procurement methodologies, and cost norm evaluation is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools, with knowledge of the SAP system and/or TenderBoard eProcurement platform or other procurement platforms being an added advantage. Strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of procurement strategies and sourcing techniques.
• Experience in vendor/supplier management and relationship building.

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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.