Sr. Manager Procurement

ResponsibilitiesLeadershipLeads the Procurement function for the campus(es)Oversees the development and implementation of policies and practicesProvides direction and guidance to the Core Operations, Procurement and Commercial, TeamsResponsible for the operations and procurement in all the campusesMaintain relationships with key stakeholders and manages complaintsPlans and forecasts the campus needs for the upcoming yearFunctionalDevelops and implements a procurement strategy for the purchase of goods and services in the campusImplements a Data Management Strategy specific to the campus, in consultation with key stakeholdersMaintains working relationship with vendors and internal customers to deliver mutual benefitsDevelops a through selection process in according to the organizational strategy to select vendors, and shortlists vendorsOversees the procurement of all items required by the campus and the corporate office, both as capital expenditure (e.g. renovations, fixed assets, IT assets, furniture, etc.) and day-to- day (e.g. annual maintenance, contracts, costumes, props, books, etc.)Responsible the end-to-end commercial process to obtain the best possible pricing and terms with the vendors on behalf of the campus and corporate officeManages the procurement process to ensure the smooth process of approvals, order placements, receipt of goods, payment to vendor, etc.Ensures compliance to the negotiation guidelines when the prices are above the threshold limitNegotiates with vendors, reviews the scope of work and payment terms, conducts site visits or invites the vendor to the premiseMaintains the vendor database, reviews vendor satisfaction, and records gaps and areas of improvement for the futureInteractionWorks closely with other departments on the procurement of costly itemsBuilds strong networks and maintains good working relationships with internal and external partners to keep abreast of the current business climate and macroeconomic trends