Senior Procurement Manager (Education Sector)

Our client is a well-established Institution of Higher Learning. As part of its expansionary plan, it

is seeking to employ an experienced professional to join them as

Senior Procurement Manager (Education Industry) (Ref:

KHXXX)

Overview

This role is responsible for carrying out daily procurement operations of the organisation, as well

as other ad-hoc projects and duties.  

The Job

 Facilitate and drive cross-functional collaboration in joint purchases through effective

communication and influence across internal stakeholders  

 Review and process tender documents. Ensure full compliance with procurement

policies leading to tender approval and award in accordance with approving and signing

authority 

 Perform procurement transactions in the e-Sourcing portal (i.e. tender publication,

issuance of tender corrigendum and clarification), contract award, PO creation

and contracts management  

 Verify that bids are evaluated fairly, review recommendation reports for approval

and route to tender board for approval  

 Advise user divisions on procurement policies, appropriate method of procurement and

workflow  

 Identify value-added opportunities to streamline work processes and improvements 

 Provide insight through the analysis of spend and supply markets to achieve demand

aggregation and other initiatives that will improve overall efficiency and user experience 

 Enhance sourcing and procurement-related systems as and when required 

 Provide end-to-end support, advice, and training on procurement policies, procedures and

system  

 Assist in the yearly budget exercise  

 Assist in validation of exceptions from Data Analytics Report  

 Assist in both the internal and external audit including preparation of schedules or

reports required for audit purposes and related consultancy work  

 Assist in any other procurement-related functions  

 Review processes and procedures from time to time and implement improvements to

enhance efficiency  

 Improve on internal control and ensure sound internal control are in place in all areas of

procurement  

 Provide advice and guidance to internal customers or other divisions of the University

in their day-to-day execution of procurement duties to ensure adherence and

compliance with organisation-wide guidelines, policies and procedures  

 Provide supervision, mentor junior staff members and set guidance to coach staff in

their developing process  

 Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned  



 

The Candidate

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in government or educational

sector would be preferred  

• Possesses strong analytical skills and is meticulous with a high level of integrity

• Able to multi-task and lead team in a fast-paced environment  

• Able to understand various purchases requirements and recommend

appropriate evaluation matrix and sourcing methods

• Team player who is resourceful and has good oral and written

communication skills

• Able to handle internal and external stakeholders  

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of SAP MM modules with hands-on experience



Interested professionals are to submit their applications and CVs in MS Word format stating

current and expected salary packages to [email protected] as an expression of

their interest. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.