To lead the Vendor Management Section of Procurement to manage the full life cycle of vendors in the company. To provide leadership and management of procurement function within the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading all initiatives in Vendors Management including but not limited to :
  • Vendor onboarding
  • Vendor due diligence
  • Vendor maintenance
  • Sourcing
  • Vendor performance review
  • Strategic Vendor Management
  • Maintenance of Preferred Vendor List, Standard Schedule of Rates, Vendor Suspension / Blacklist List etc.
  • Formulation of strategic vendor management strategies 
  • Compilation and establishment of procurement plans
  • Reporting of procurement by vendors and related party transactions
• Leading all activities in managing the setting up & maintenance of processes, procedures, policies and guideline employed by procurement department including but not limit to:

• Managing and maintenance of Procurement Policy, Procedures ang Guidelines and other associated documents (Secretariat for tender and Procurement Committee Meeting).
• Look for opportunities for process improvement.

• Management and recruitment of competent, suitable and sufficient resources to carry out the jobs
• Develop, guide, counsel, manage and motivate team mates to enhance productivity at the same time maintaining healthy joyous and harmonious working environment
• Formulate and maintenance of procurement policies & procedures and procure required tools to ensure efficient and smooth procurement processes
• Establish, monitor and enforce controls within the procurement processes to ensure compliance of company policies and governance
• Take charge in high value, complex and strategic procurement initiatives (including tender, negotiation, dispute resolution etc.)
• Develop and execute strategies & plans and drive initiatives to achieve company’s goals as well as continuous improvement
• Employing right tools and smart assignment of workload to accomplish the tasks and efficient use of resources
• Overall management and administration of Vendor Management Section  including but not limited to conflict management, time management, talent management, knowledge & information management, decision making etc.)
• Drafting, vetting, review of all related records including but not limited to Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Letters, contracts etc. and recommendations put forward by relevant buyers
• Support in drafting, vetting, negotiating of awards including contracts or other related forms
• Maintenance of records and reports in a timely manner
• Review, maintenance and management of relevant quality management systems or standards.

REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary educations with Degree in Business Administration / Telecommunications / Engineering / IT / Economics / Finance or other relevant qualifications with commercial working experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in Purchasing / Inventory / Material Management / Contract Management or equivalent in a telecommunication or infrastructure provider industry or other related industry
• Exposure and experience in managing vendor management
• Knowledge in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Legal, Commercial etc.
• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Good time management
• Good command of English and one other Asian language
• Must be thorough, self-motivated, pro-active and a team player with a high level of accuracy
• Hold the highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Possess some of the following qualities:
  • Visionary
  • Excellent management skills and leadership
  • Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
  • Result oriented
  • Resourceful
  • All-rounder personality and with good stakeholder management skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Curious and eager to learn