Senior Manager / Manager (Procurement - BCGS)

Support the overall procurement of Central Procurement Office for Building Construction Goods and Services (BCGS) to ensure strict compliance with the University's Procurement Policy and Guidelines

Centrally administer, monitor and co-ordinate across all offices, covering the entire BCGS procurement cycle from pre-tender, post-tender and contract management

Draft or review draft tender and quotations to ensure compliance with University Procurement Policy ad Guidelines

Liaise with legal counsel, finance and procuring entities for all procurement matters

Support the tender evaluation processes, including any post-tender clarification

Participate in the evaluation of bids and conduct negotiations to ensure value for money and fairness

Draft and review Tender Recommendation Report for University Tender Board's approval

Draft or review draft Letter of Acceptance and liaise with procuring offices and/or legal counsel for vetting of the documents; and liaise with appropriate Signing Authority for endorsement

Perform procurement transactions in NUS' e-procurement portal (i.e. publication, bid download, award PO creation, and Goods Receipt) to meet Service Level Agreement

Develop a sound supplier network, manage supplier relations and contracts

Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improvements

Regular reporting of procurement performance and spend analysis

Degree in Building and Constructed Related, Real Estate Management, Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline

Minimum 5-7 years (for Manager) and 8 years (for Senior Manager) of relevant working experience in procurement of Construction / Additional and Alterations / Facilities Management

Good working knowledge of public sector procurement procedures, Building Construction Goods & Services and Green, Smart & Sustainable Procurement would be an advantage

Demonstrated ability to handle large volume and complex contracts

Demonstrated ability to handle strategic procurement (for Senior Manager)

Strong interpersonal and people management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external contacts at all levels

Strong organizational and time management skills

Results-oriented with strong attention to details

Familiar with E-Procurement and ERP Systems

Experienced as a change agent in an organisation

Excellent MS Office and presentation skills