Senior Administrative Assistant, Procurement, United Kingdom (Maternity Cover)

The Role

This position will be responsible for procuring major goods and services for various Mapletree entities within the Group.You will have to plan, organise and execute the procurement activities for mainly property management teams across various assets with the objective of obtaining the most competitive pricing for the products and services procured, whilst ensuring compliance with procurement policies and SOPs.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the department procuring the services in organising and executing the procurement activities.
• Source, obtain and evaluate the most competitive pricing for the products and services procured.
• Prepare tender documents, tender evaluations and analysis, and quality checks on goods and services.
• Review and update the approved vendor list periodically.
• Plan, schedule and monitor the procurement of term contracts and minor capital projects to ensure timely approval and award.
• Prepare reports and statistics for management review.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with procurement policies and SOPs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor/ Masters Degree in Economics, Finance or Administration or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing or contract management.
• Experience in Property & Facility Management categories will be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Experience in SAP and Ariba will be advantageous.
• Team player, meticulous, organised and resourceful.
• Possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills.