Manager, Marketing Support Services (OCCM)

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

• This position is for Office of Corporate Communications and Marketing (OCCM).
• Finance and Procurement
  • Maintain governance of procurement and finance policies to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Manage the procurement process, including collaborating with project managers to request proposals, facilitate tender evaluations, appoint vendors, create purchase orders (POJs), and manage contracts.
  • Reconcile invoices with corresponding purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Support and prepare budget forecast reports and budget phasing reports.
• HR and Administration
  • Manage all HR-related matters, including the recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
  • Organise team engagement initiatives to foster a positive working environment.
  • Maintain L&D training record and manage the welfare fund.
  • Maintain and manage the team's SharePoint site, ensuring efficient knowledge sharing and proper record-keeping.
  • Provide secretarial support, including coordinating meetings, preparing meeting notices and minutes, and disseminating documents as required.
  • Handle fixed asset management, including maintaining a list of assets, conducting biannual asset verification, and coordinating laptop replacements/updates with IITS.
  • Assist with the SMU Shop's annual stock-taking exercise.
• Brand & Marketing
  • Provide operational support for brand and marketing-related activities, such as granting access to the brand portal and ensuring smooth brand management operations.
  • Provide support in brand compliance requests.
  • Support the OCCM's Data Protection Officer (DPO) in relation to data protection practices within the CM function.
  • Assist in events organised by OCCM (e.g., Patron's Day, PDLS, HRH, PSOUs, CD, Commencement, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields.
• At least 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiar with procurement processes, contract management, and tendering procedures.
• Good knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Understanding of branding and marketing principles e.g. brand consistency, content management and campaign execution.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Procurement, Finance, HR, IITS) and external vendors.
• Meticulous with good financial acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint, and familiarity with financial systems and procurement tools such as SAP, Prophix, Ariba, etc.

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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.