Assistant Manager - Procurement

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Position Overview

As the Assistant Manager – Procurement, you will be an integral part of our procurement team, supporting the Procurement Manager in executing end-to-end procurement activities with precision and strategic insight. Your role will encompass tendering, contract preparation, vendor management, and supplier performance evaluation, ensuring that all procurement processes align with company standards, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and contractual frameworks. You will drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance while fostering strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional value to our organization.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, your responsibilities will include:

• Procurement Process Optimization: Administer and streamline overall purchasing processes, identifying opportunities for automation and outsourcing to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs across TRSDC.
• Bidder Prequalification & Tender Support: Assist the Procurement Manager in conducting prequalification assessments for prospective bidders and preparing comprehensive tender documents, agreements, and contract terms in strict adherence to Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Proposal Evaluation & Contractor Appointment: Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to evaluate tender proposals, ensuring the selection of the most suitable consultants and contractors through a rigorous and transparent process.
• Contract Documentation & Review: Compile, review, and finalize contract documents prior to execution, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies and legal frameworks.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Support the Procurement Manager in managing relationships with critical suppliers, partners, and third parties. Negotiate long-term supply contracts, monitor supplier performance, and maintain a preferred vendor list to ensure optimal value delivery.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Evaluate supplier performance on assigned tasks, update the preferred vendor list, and take corrective actions with underperforming service providers to uphold high standards of quality and reliability.
• Order Management & Delivery Oversight: Supervise pending orders to ensure timely delivery, proactively addressing any delays or overruns to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Compliance & Safety Assurance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to TRSDC’s standards, policies, and procedures, as well as Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

To excel in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or an equivalent field.
• Membership in professional institutions such as RICS, CIOB, or equivalent (preferred).
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably within a developer or cost consultancy practice.
• In-depth knowledge of major contract forms, including FIDIC, NEC, and JCT.
• Exceptional literacy and communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong industry knowledge and experience in handling contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.