Senior Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing

As a Senior Assistant Manager, Strategic Procurement, you will play a vital role in supporting our procurement operations, ensuring efficient and effective resource allocation, and driving cost savings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborating with the Procurement Lead to manage specific procurement categories.
• Managing day-to-day supplier interactions and ensuring high supplier performance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and enhance efficiency.
• Analyzing procurement data and generating reports to support decision-making.
• Ensuring procurement processes comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to the implementation of new technologies within the procurement function.
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance within the procurement team.
• Working closely with the procurement team and other departments to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organizational needs.
• Assisting in managing communications with internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the Procurement Lead in leading and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Minimum Diploma / Degree Equivalent Qualification; or Equivalent professional procurement experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities and manage projects effectively.
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proactive in pursuing learning and development.

Hiring Institution: NTU