Analyst - Procurement

Job Purpose:

• Tech related procurement across the organization
• Work with procurement operations to team to ensure vendor & contract compliance
• Cost analysis and price benchmarking to ensure optimal value in Tech purchases.
• Report monthly metrics on sourcing & saving updates to local and regional management

Key Accountabilities :

• This role will directly report to the AVP Team Lead and be a strategic partner to drive cost management, process improvement and procurement transformation. She/He will Learn / Un-Learn / Re-Learn the existing system and process within the Procurement. Drive synergies in Procurement domain which is worth 10 Million SGD.

Job Duties & responsibilities :

The candidate shall be exposed to entire gamut of IT related procurement activities like Tech Infra like Routers, switches, servers, IT consumables, Software and IT Professional service and will be reporting directly to the AVP Team Lead on all the strategic negotiations, data analytics and shall deal with Stakeholders/ Business Leaders within the organization at India level.

The Candidate is supposed to perform the following

• Conducting comprehensive cost analysis and price benchmarking to ensure optimal value in IT procurement process.
• Understanding of e-auction tool to conduct negotiations.
• Navigate and coordinate with legal and stakeholders to execute contract management
• process
• Coordinating with stakeholders and vendors to complete end to end contract management process
• Coordinating with Finance to ensure timely vendor payments.
• MIS and presentations

Experience:

• At least 4 to 5 years of industry experience (Preferably from BFSI sector/FMCG/Consulting firms)
• Relevant experience of handling supply chain management, vendor management, procurement and sourcing of Non-IT category spend

Education / Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from a recognised University/MBA (Preferable).

Core Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• To be part of team & effective team player.
• Eye for detail & hands on approach

Technical Competencies:

• Market awareness
• Cost awareness
• Strong knowledge of IT products and services
• Vendor relationship management
• Hands on experience on any procurement related application/software

Work Relationship:

• Stakeholder management skills
• Maintain a healthy working relationship with subordinates and colleagues/peers

DBS India - Culture & Behaviors:

• DBS is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Expected value driven behaviors are:
• Demonstrate Business Performance through PRIDE Value Based Propositions
• Ensure Customer Focus by Delighting Customers & Reduce Complaints
• Build Pride and Passion to Protect, Maintain and Enhance DBS’ Reputation
• Enhance Self Knowledge, Skills and develop Competencies aimed at continuous improvement
• Maintain the Highest Standards of Honesty and Integrity