MAIN PURPOSE
- To support / report to SEAO Procurement Associate Director
- To identify cost-saving opportunities, areas and processes that could be optimized, and potential areas of risk through strong business acumen and analytical skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy & Compliance
- Enforce Procurement policies and guidelines in local level, in line with regional and group direction.
- Work closely with Finance and Compliance departments to monitor the Procure-to-Pay processes compliance with corporate guidelines.
- Educate stakeholders on proper procurement process by organizing training and communication to brands and department requestors.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- Partnering with stakeholders and budget owners to support sourcing projects, major categories including but not limited to retail store fit-out, Marketing events, PR services, visual merchandizing, IT, Logistics, etc.
- Lead major sourcing projects from RFP/tender to delivery, including but not limited to sourcing, supplier pre-qualification, evaluation, and award.
- Identify opportunities to drive efficiency, synergy and deliver savings and added values to the business.
- Support and coordinate regional and global Procurement initiatives and projects.
Sustainable Procurement
- Continuously optimize supplier panel by regular review of performance and feedback from stakeholders
- Manages day-to-day business relationships with local suppliers evaluate and improve vendor performance.
- Annual supplier evaluation assessment / supplier CSR audit
- Integrate sustainability in all projects and providing support to group /region ESG initiatives.
Management Reporting
- Manage quarterly Procurement reporting, including but not limited to Dashboard, Spends Analysis, Procurement Project Reports, etc.
- Regular update and communicate with local senior management team on procurement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 to 8 years of professional working experience with minimum 4-5 years in Indirect Procurement functions HR, Marketing, Events, IT, Facilities etc.
- Good understanding of procurement processes with indirect categories management experiences and/or in luxury environment a plus
- Strong communication and project management skills to support and effectively manage stakeholders spans across SEAO (SG, MY, TH, VN, AU & NZ) and/or cross-functional teams including presentation and negotiation abilities, able to drive initiatives and deliver concrete results.
- Pro-active approach to tasks and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and on time.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Team player with strong collaborative spirit
Jessie Hoe Huey Miin
CEI R1103861
EA: 99C4599
