AssociateAVP, Procurement Services, Enterprise Sourcing and Procurement

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Corporate Infrastructure Services Department

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:17023

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 employees across 11 offices around the world we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Corporate Infrastructure Services Department

TheCorporate Infrastructure Services Department (CISD)at GIC focuses on maintaining a best-in-class workplace environment that enables employees to perform at their highest potential. Within CISD theEnterprise Sourcing & Procurement (ESP)team provides strategic procurement and sourcing support ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements value optimization and quality assurance across all organizational activities.

The Procurement Services role sits within ESP and comprises 3 key programmes procurement operations vendor staff management and our global travel programme.

What impact can you make in this role

TheAssociate / Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Procurement Services will be responsible for the procurement operations of the team. This role requires close partnership and vendor management to ensure efficient accurate and timely delivery of operational outcomes. The role will manage the systems supporting the end-to-end procurement process and continually drive improvements of the process and systems. The role will also champion the development and use of data for better reporting and insights.

The ideal candidate will have a strong process and systems thinking as well as high aptitude to data and systems to ensure consistent high-quality outcomes leveraging off AI technology and data.

What will you do in the Procurement Services team

1. Procurement Services

• Lead and oversee daily procurement operations including purchase requests contract execution and documentation.
• Drive efficiency and accuracy through process improvements and technology enablement.
• Collaborate with Finance and other internal stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance the fulfilment of procurement requests
• Provide support and backup for other Procurement Services programmes (e.g. Vendor Staff Management)

2. Procurement Systems

• Manage and administer core systems supporting the procurement lifecycle.
• Evaluate prioritize and test system enhancements and bug fixes to ensure stability and continuous improvements.
• Explore and pilot AI or automation solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of the procurement outcomes.

3. Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights on procurement activities and spend.
• Ensure data completeness accuracy and integrity through regular quality checks.
• Standardize and operationalize reporting processes for management and internal stakeholders

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• 5 8 years of experience in procurement operations or a related function.
• Bachelors degree in procurement / supply chain operations management information systems or a related discipline
• Strong process orientation and experience in vendor staff management.
• Detail-oriented with a structured and disciplined approach to execution.
• Hands-on experience administering procurement systems and handling data including data transformation and validation.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g. SAP Coupa) and data analytics tools or languages (e.g. Python Tableau) preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Corporate Infrastructure Services Department here: Experience:

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