Analyst, Sourcing and Procurement

**About UOB**:
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.

Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub 2) is a newly set up technology centre located in Kuala Lumpur as part of UOB Group Technology and Operations to deliver innovative financial technology solutions that enable business growth and technology transformation.

**About the Department**:
The **Technology and Operations **function is comprised of five teams of specialists with distinct capabilities: business partnership, technology, operations, risk governance and planning support and services. We work closely together to harness the power of technology to support our physical and digital banking services and operations. This includes developing, centralising and standardising technology systems as well as banking operations in Singapore and overseas branches.

**Responsibilities**:
In line with the Group policies and guidelines,
- Drive supplier sourcing, conduct RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ), negotiate commercials and contracts to achieve the best value deal and right outcome for the Tech Centre.
- Coordinate strategy implementation with Business Units/Support Units and ensure leverage and alignment with Group GTO procurement practices.
- Work on Statements of Work/Work Orders/sub-agreements whenever required to ensure the Scope of Services, its SLA and commercials are accurately call out for the best interests of Tech Centre.
- Handle extension/renewal contracts to support the respective Business Units/Support Units whenever needed.
- Reviewing and validating all related Purchase Requisitions in SAP and turn it into the Purchase Orders.
- Responsible for reviewing and onboarding of new vendor onto SAP system.
- At the outset, proactively engage and integrate input from respective stakeholders to drive and optimize value generation.
- Foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication lines with key stakeholders and colleagues to work towards shared business goals
- Track and report savings achievements for areas in scope
- Maintain regular communication lines and collaborative working relationship with stakeholders
- Lead and drive the CI for the process
- Ensure compliance to UOB policies, standards and guidelines

**Job Requirements**:
Education
- University Degree majoring in IT, Business, Finance, Engineering or Accounting will be preferred
- Professional certifications in the field of Sourcing/ Procurement/ Supply Chain (E.g. CIPS, CPPM, CPM) will be an advantage

Experience and Skills
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant working experience in driving sourcing engagements and negotiating complex supplier contracts at country level. Those with experience in managing and negotiating contracts across IT category will be an advantage.
- Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Performance-driven balanced with proven success of working effectively in a cross-functional team in an international environment.
- Process-oriented and possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to have a holistic view.
- Ability to deliver and articulate a presentation confidently and effectively to a wider project committee and management.
- Competent in formulating supplier negotiation strategies to address commercial and contractual (includes boilerplates and KPIs/SLAs) aspects.
- Relevant experience in the financial services industry is advantageous.
- Knowledge and familiarity of working using SAP system.
- Strong project management experience

**Be a part of UOB Family**: