Assistant Vice President, Procurement - System & Project Financials (10976)

Responsibilities: System Strategy and Governance

• Developing a comprehensive procurement system strategy aligned with the Central Procurement Team's goals and objectives.
• Establishing governance structures and policies to ensure effective system utilization, data integrity, and compliance.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to define system requirements and priorities.

• Leading the implementation of the procurement system, including Workday New Features configuration and customization & Source to Contract applications.
• Coordinating with IT teams and external vendors to integrate the system with workday systems, such as IWF projects, budget check & any application interface with Workday.
• Overseeing system testing, user acceptance, and change management activities.

• Continuously monitoring and evaluating the procurement system's performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Conducting regular system audits to ensure data accuracy, system stability, and adherence to security protocols.
• Collaborating with IT teams to implement system upgrades, patches, and enhancements to optimise system functionality.

• Providing comprehensive training and support to system users, ensuring their proficiency in system utilisation.
• Creating user manuals, documentation, and training materials to facilitate user adoption and knowledge transfer.
• Serving as a point of contact for user inquiries, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

• Overseeing data management within the procurement system, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security.
• Developing and maintaining robust reporting capabilities to provide meaningful insights and analytics on procurement performance.
• Generating regular reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making and strategic planning.

• Collaborating with vendors to address system-related issues, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Conducting sourcing, vendor evaluation and selection.
• Review and negotiate contracts to drive cost savings and optimisation.
• Managing vendor relationships and contracts related to the procurement system.
• Provide advisory and guidance to stakeholders on procurement framework, process and best practices.

• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement systems.
• Identifying opportunities for process automation, optimisation, and innovation within the procurement system.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, seeking feedback from system users, and implementing enhancements based on user needs and evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute expertise to drive process improvements and achieve organizational objectives.

• Project Financial Management Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial aspects of projects within the organization.
• Develop project budgets, financial forecasts, and cost control measures in collaboration with project teams.
• Monitor project financial performance, including tracking expenses and resource allocation, to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights and recommendations to project managers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and review financial reports, including project financial statements, variance analysis, and financial projections.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven experience in procurement system management and project financial management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Solid understanding of financial management principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in using procurement and financial management software and tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management, Project Management Professional) are a plus.