GESS
Education
ProcurementAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Procurement Assistant at GESS. Skills: Procurement, Vendor management, Process improvement. Place purchases on school ERP system. Support tenders”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet objectives
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Identify issues; Propose constructive solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Medium level proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word, High level of communication skill, Problem solving skills
Nice to Have
Synergetic proficiency
What You'll Do.
Place purchases on school ERP system
Support summer projects
Source items for price comparison
Communicate with teachers
Comply with GESS Health and Safety regulations
Comply with Code of Conduct
Comply with all related Policies
RCP all items delivered to school
Arrange for requestors collection
Arrange for requestors delivery
File all required documents
Liaise with Suppliers for delivered orders
Liaise with Suppliers for non-delivered goods
Liaise with Suppliers for damaged goods
Arrange replacement for damaged goods
Arrange CN for damaged goods
Comply with all procurement operation SOPs
Coordinate sale arrangements with Requestors
Coordinate payment arrangements with Requestors
Cover and support colleagues
Highlight operational issues
Report operational issues to Procurement Manager
Highlight other issues of concern
Report other issues of concern to Head of
Perform ad hoc projects
Monitor concerns and issues
Report concerns and issues to Procurement Manager
Streamline internal process
Assist in procurement related pipeline projects
Assist in procurement related SOPs
Assist in procurement related policies
Perform other tasks assigned by Procurement Manager
Perform other duties assigned by Director of Finance
Perform other projects assigned by Director of Finance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-cultural team; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Procurement Policy, E procurement, Tender process, System change
Full Job Description
## Description About GESS As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school. We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award. ## Procurement Report to Procurement Manager Place purchases on the school ERP system as required. Support tenders and summer projects Sourcing items for price comparison Good communication with teachers, students, and parents, and answer all the queries, including replying emails Comply all GESS Health and Safety regulations, Code of Conduct and all related Policies in the School environment. ## Receiving and SOPs RCP all items delivered to the school and arrange for requestors collection and/or delivery when necessary. File all required documents. Stock in items in a timely manner. Liaise with Suppliers for delivered orders non-delivered or damaged goods for replacement or CN. Comply with all procurement operation SOPs. Co-ordinate the sale/payment arrangements with the Requestors for the ad hoc pre-orders and/or items which has been approved by procurement manager. ## General Administration Excellent reporting and ana
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