Senior Procurement Manager

Brief Summary:

This multifaceted role focuses on managing vendor relationships and streamlining procurement processes to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Assign projects to suitable vendors based on requirements and capabilities, monitoring their performance against established KPIs and contractual obligations.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of vendors, analyzing price competitiveness and service quality while managing relationships for strategic partnerships.
• Review and assess vendor incentive programs and rebate schemes, recommending improvements based on periodic evaluations.
• Oversee procurement activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and budget constraints.
• Negotiate favorable pricing strategies and terms with vendors, tracking and managing awarded Purchase Orders (POs).
• Monitor vendor performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and addressing any discrepancies.
• Track key milestones related to vendor deliverables and participate in performance review meetings.
• Coordinate logistics and manage the event calendar, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials by anticipating resource needs.
• Prepare performance reports, procurement status updates, and analyses of cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify new vendors, developing strategies for negotiation to ensure value and quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in vendor management and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to create and manage vendor scorecards, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with stakeholders and vendors.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Relevant experience in industries such as interior fit-out, construction, hospitality, events, and exhibitions is preferred.

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