Senior Manager, Procurement (1-year contract), Office of Procurement

Job Description

• Provide administrative and operational support for procurement transformation initiatives, including postAriba adoption.
• Manage stakeholder communications, ensuring timely and accurate handling of inquiries and requests.
• Conduct Ariba training, coaching to stakeholders, guidance on Ariba navigation and processes
• Deliver analytical support through data analysis, reports, and dashboards to support procurement decisionmaking.
• Review and administer user access controls (e.g. Ariba licences etc).
• Update Procurement Policies, Procedures and Handbook changes and implementation.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide support for supplier onboarding activities to facilitate smooth integration and ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field with more than 10 years of work experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement.
  • Proven experience in end-to-end procurement processes and systems, particularly Ariba.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and training skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate perseverance and adaptability in navigating diverse management styles, while maintaining professionalism and collaboration.
  • Strong decision-making abilities and a proactive approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work across diverse teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in documentation.
  • Excellent team working skills with a flexible can-do approach, self-motivation, resilience and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities.
  • Hands-on experience with Ariba procurement platforms, including familiarity with Source-to-Contract (S2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) processes.
• Preferred Requirements but not mandatory
  • Prior experience in process improvement or change management.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate and document ideas in a way that is accessible and aligned with leadership expectations.
  • Knowledge or exposure to AI tools and concepts is an advantage.

• Provide administrative and operational support for procurement transformation initiatives, including postAriba adoption.
• Manage stakeholder communications, ensuring timely and accurate handling of inquiries and requests.
• Conduct Ariba training, coaching to stakeholders, guidance on Ariba navigation and processes
• Deliver analytical support through data analysis, reports, and dashboards to support procurement decisionmaking.
• Review and administer user access controls (e.g. Ariba licences etc).
• Update Procurement Policies, Procedures and Handbook changes and implementation.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide support for supplier onboarding activities to facilitate smooth integration and ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Other duties as assigned.