Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director – Procurement Operations

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned procurement leader who combines strong operational discipline with strategic thinking. The incumbent will lead NTU’s day‑to‑day procurement operations across all categories, with a focus on lab equipment and consumables, supporting academic, research and administrative units.

Key responsibilities

• Perform thorough spend analysis, develop sourcing strategies and category management plans.
• Lead transformation projects, deploy new processes and systems, and ensure governance and compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships, set KPIs/SLAs, track performance and provide feedback.
• Conduct market research, monitor industry trends and mitigate supply‑base risks.
• Oversee complex RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and drive negotiations using best‑value analyses.
• Execute procurement tender processes and deliver regular status reports to senior management.

Required profile

• 10‑12 years of relevant procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Background in public sector, higher education, research institutions, healthcare or large complex organisations.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract management and procurement governance.

Required skills

• Spend analytics tools
• E‑sourcing platforms
• Auction systems
• Contract management software