Responsible for the complete procurement cycle of local and overseas high-criticality and high cost materials and services in line with SPG procurement policies, procedures and standards.

Delivers the complete procurement cycle for the local and overseas purchase of higher-criticality, higher cost materials and services, ensuring end user requirements are met in terms of time lines, cost, quality and specifications.

Receives end-user requests for procurement of materials/services and undertakes checks to ensure completeness of information and proper authorisation.

Considers options for procurement strategy and makes appropriate recommendations to ensure SPG benefit. Includes such considerations as single sourcing, competitive bidding and local or overseas suppliers

Accesses database to identify potential suppliers of non-critical, high-criticality, high cost materials and services. Prepares bid packages, invites bids, clarifies queries, receives offers and consults with end users to confirm compliance with technical specifications.

Analyses and evaluates proposals, comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to identify and recommend preferred suppliers.

Leads negotiations with suppliers in order to secure competitive advantages and ensure that SPG position is protected.

Prepares post-approval documentation for authorisation and placement with preferred supplier ensuring full protection of Company legal and commercial position.

Addresses issues regarding minor contractual disputes in order to protect SPG position and achieve satisfactory resolution for all parties.

Coordinates with Finance and other Procurement staff for the certification and resolution of supplier invoices within contractual timeframes.

Monitors the performance of suppliers to ensure agreed service levels are met and maintained. Identifies areas of shortfall and recommends remedial action.

Conducts research into local and overseas markets in order to identify and assess new or alternative sources of materials and services that meet SPG specification and pricing standards.

Maintains data in procurement information systems and on other paper-based filing systems to establish an audit trail and ensure ease of retrieval for the production of activity and expenditure reports.

Assesses the performance of suppliers to ensure agreed service levels are met and maintained. Identifies areas of shortfall and recommends remedial action.

Establishes, fosters and maintains productive relationships with suppliers to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.

Reviews product catalogues, trade journals, publications and the Internet in order to maintain current and comprehensive technical and commercial knowledge of materials and services of interest to SPG

Execute activities related to his/her function in safe and environmental friendly methods.

To perform any other duties assigned by his direct supervisor / manager

• Regular Communication with all related parties

• As per authority matrix

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, business administration or any other related
• 1-3 years’ experience
• English Languages skills.

Foundation Skills

Technical Skills

• Commitment to Learn

• Industry Knowledge

• Improvement Focus

• Data Management Skills

• Flexibility

• Reporting Skills

• Team Participation

• Cost Knowledge

• Organizing

• Materials knowledge.

• Personal Management

• Shipping

• Persuading

• Clearance

• Listening

• Updating

• Problem Solving