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Singapore

Head of Procurement at the Central Procurement function responsible for transforming it into a high performing function and responsible for the full spectrum of activities and deliverables, focusing on Corporate Real Estate Services spend. Supervise a team of >10 sourcing and procurement operations professionals. Manages end-to-end procurement activities, appraise, and introduce process improvement opportunities. Responsible for revamping the group Procurement Policy, and guidelines to improve governance. Analyze key spend categories, review vendor services and costs structures to develop short and long-term strategy to optimize category spend and eliminate maverick buying. Tasked to develop a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals and improvement metrics.

Singapore

A hybrid role with dual remits: (i) regional procurement lead for the Property category; and (ii) Design & Construction (D&C) Centre of Expertise (CoE) to support various country teams with front end loading of property projects to enable effective and efficient project deliveries. Lead end-to-end sourcing process, develop supply chain solutions that meet business needs and overarching category strategy while ensuring that property D&C projects are delivered successfully. Undertake due diligence in mitigating all external supply risks from supplier selection through to contract execution. Partner with Group Real Estate (GRE) Director to exercise governance to ensure all applicable guidelines are adhered to; and engages key property services stakeholders with regular communication to influence, ensure alignment of GRE objectives vs business requirements. Support the development of best practice, D&C tools, processes for implementation and roll out of agile workplace in the region.

Singapore

Led a team of sourcing professionals to manage a variety of sourcing activities in Asia Pacific for the Real Estate and Facilities Management (RE&FM) category. Support the RE&FM function to achieve their strategic objectives by optimizing spend via performing of in-depth category spend analysis/profiling, develop category sourcing strategy, build total cost benefits models to prioritize sourcing initiatives. Regularly engages key stakeholders to align category sourcing strategy with the RE&FM strategic objectives. Set expectation and agreeing with strategic suppliers on service levels, and KPIs via strategic sourcing process with the view of improved supplier performance over-time, and supplier relationship management. Drive continuous process improvement and promote best practices relating to sourcing process.

Singapore

Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) category lead for Asia Pacific region responsible for >€100m in annual spend. Lead strategic sourcing activities for multiple categories within CRES, with the goal of improvements in total costs of good and services procured without compromising the quality and service levels. Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend category, including monitoring of strategy implementation and contract compliance. Drive best practices across various groups within the Bank.

Singapore

APAC Sourcing lead for Marketing Services category covering various marketing services including creative agencies services, marketing print services and promotional items. Key role is to develop and implement regional sourcing strategies, create case for change and implement the change for Marketing Services category, identify opportunity for supplier base reduction/optimization, reduce total cost of ownership. Work closely with the Marketing Services stakeholders to ensure alignment of sourcing and business strategies to maximize value derives from the supply market. Contribute to development of global strategy while making the necessary customization for the purpose of regional/local requirement that is fit for purpose.

Singapore

Commodity lead for Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) responsible for the development and implementation of procurement strategies in Asia Pacific to meet business requirements and increase the effectiveness of spending. Key tasks include analysis of commodity spend, develop procurement strategies for the region, manage complex RFx and vendor selection process, undertake negotiations with suppliers to mitigate contract risks, develop contracts and supplier relationship management to ensure on-going supplier performance meets expectations. Had an opportunity to lead sourcing for marketing category as part of job rotation. Maintain strong working relationship with key stakeholders in REWS and Marcom.

Singapore

Singapore