Vice President, Category Sourcing Manager, Corporate Real Estate Services

Responsibilities:
 
•    Drive full procurement activity cycle from pre-qualification, tender, bid clarification and analysis, recommendation to award and contract compilation, within target timeline and cost
•    Engage with internal and external stakeholders and well as vendors to drive operational improvements
•    Develop, track and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories and measure against Key Performance Indicator (KPI) such as price, delivery and technical compliance
•    Manage vendor contracts, day-to-day relationships, negotiate and secure competitive pricing
•    Execute procurement plans and strategy in compliance with relevant Group Policies and Guidelines
 
Basic Qualifications:
 
•    A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and/or certified Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), PMP will be an advantage
•    Minimum of 12 years professional work experience, of which 10 years in Procurement and minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams
•    In-depth knowledge of Corporate Real Estate category in facilities management (MEP, LEW, ACMV, plumbing & sanitary services, cleaning services, water treatment, fire protection, lift & escalator, BMS, UPS & generator) and data center facilities upgrade (BMS, Genset, CRAC, etc.). 
•    Experience in office and branch fit-out, refurbishments and major building projects would be an advantage.
•    Excellent communication in both verbal and written and in engaging and managing stakeholders
•    Strong problem-solving skills and effective negotiation skills; good track record of pricing and contract management experience
•    Requires strong planning and organization skills to drive and manage multiple projects for on time and on cost delivery