Procurement Manager - Singapore - Singtel

Singtel

Verified Company

Singapore

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Description

Procurement Manager:

Date:24 Aug 2023

Location:
Singapore, Singapore

Company:
Singtel Group

At Singtel, our mission is to Empower Every Generation. We are dedicated to fostering an equitable and forwardthinking work environment where our employees experience a strong sense of Belonging, to make meaningful Impact and Grow both personally and professionally. By joining Singtel, you will be part of a caring, inclusive and diverse workforce that creates positive impact and a sustainable future for all._

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Make an Impact by

Drive cost optimisation initiatives in assigned GE Procurement category supporting BU / Product.
Procurement Category Leadership, planning and management for our core enterprise Telco Business
Enterprise Data Networks & Delivery Services
Tender and Projects planning and execution with stakeholders from endtoend perspective
Strategic sourcing and tender management for ICT, Network Technology and Cloud Solution Services, Cybersecurity Business
Spend Analysis for Vendor / BU / Product
Partner the BU / Product early at the deal development stage to optimise vendor strategy negotiation outcomes.
Move up the procurement value chain into the presales stage to align vendor strategy and approach
Responsible for leading deal by deal procurement for buytosell (B2S) spend in the category / project procurement process for enterprise business requirements, driving procurement cost optimisation
Lead vendor selection and price negotiation in the category / project procurement process, leveraging relevant strategic sourcing initiatives.
Take lead on managing endtoend procurement process for Buy-ToSell. (hardware/software/services, including vendor selection (in most cases), pricing negotiation, order placement, order fulfilment, and vendor performance management
Ensure BU / Product stakeholders comply to policy in their procurement activities
Ensure that procurement process is managed in adherence to existing procurement policies and processes
Support and execute relevant category / strategic sourcing initiatives
Review and ensure compliance for vendor contract award requests from stakeholders
Support order placement and fulfilment with the vendors
Manage vendor performance and provide timely vendor feedback to Global Partnership / Partner Alliance teams
Enhance "customer experience" with internal stakeholders & suppliers
Engage stakeholders and support training initiatives to improve their knowledge of procurement policies and processes
Closely engage stakeholders and provide regular feedback
Build close professional relationships with suppliers
Optimise procurement processes for faster business turnaround
Improve and streamline procurement related business processes by taking an EndtoEnd ownership perspective relating to people and business workflows.
Enhance business processes from pre to post sales stages, and contract award to PO stages.
Work with internal stakeholders and GE Procurement systems team to enhance systems and processes e.g. VQS & QH
Leadership
Ability to coach & mentor, and display consultative skills working with internal teams and across functions
Collaborative skills working with other functional stakeholders including Finance, Legal and Risk, in addition to other Procurement BU functions
Lead projects to improve Procurement practice:
Enhance spend analysis report format and classifications that can be applied by the team to streamline spend analysis and effective reports to engage business
Organise and coordinate activities that improve engagement between procurement colleagues and leaders

Skills for Success

Min Degree holder
Min. 7 years of experience in buytosell ICT product sourcing, procurement category management or relevant experience
Good people management/engagement, stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Excel (intermediate
Pivot table, Vlookup, formula), PowerPoint, bonus if know Power BI
Effective communicator vertically and laterally
Analytical & Problem Solving skills
Tender / Project Management endtoend

Rewards that Go Beyond