"Manager / Assistant Senior Manager"

Job Description

The Manager / Assistant Senior Manager, Supplier Management is responsible for leading the strategic oversight and operational excellence of supplier relationships across the University. This role ensures that suppliers meet University standards for quality, compliance, sustainability, and value, while supporting the University’s mission in education, research, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Supplier Governance

• Develop and implement supplier management framework aligned with the University
• Lead supplier segmentation and prioritization based on spend, strategic importance, risk and performance, ensuring resources are focused on the most impactful relationships
• Establish and nurture long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers to support innovation and University goals

2. Performance & Compliance Oversight

• Define and monitor on supplier KPIs covering quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness, service excellence, value-added services and regulatory compliance
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations and audits, especially high-risk and strategic categories to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risks
• Ensure suppliers adhere to University policies, code of conduct, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant government regulations

3. Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks, including fraud, bid rigging, and other compliance or ethical issues
• Collaborate with sustainability and campus sustainability teams to promote green procurement and ESG compliance among suppliers
• Partner with procurement team to develop contingency plans for strategic suppliers and categories

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align supplier capabilities with operational needs
• Facilitate supplier onboarding, training and engagement for internal stakeholders

5. Capability Building

• Champion the use of digital tools and analytics for supplier tracking and reporting
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and operational excellence across supplier management activities

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a robust educational background combined with substantial professional experience to effectively fulfill this role in Supplier Management

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or supply chain leadership
• Experience with electronic procurement systems is advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel; experience with tools such as Qualtrics, and Power BI is desirable

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills
• Self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset

More Information

Location: Singapore

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department: Central Procurement Office

Job requisition ID: 31529