Manager, Governance, Compliance and Tender Secretariat

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Policy, Governance & Compliance

• Develop, review, and update procurement policies and procedures to align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Establish and review  governance structures to ensure accountability and decision-making consistency in procurement activities.
• Provide policy interpretation and guidance to business units, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Benchmark policies against industry standards to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring transparency and fairness.

Tender Management

• Establish and manage the Group level Tender Secretariat as custodian of all tender processes.
• Ensure tender invitations, submissions, evaluations, clarifications, and awards are conducted in a transparent, auditable, and timely manner.
• Safeguard integrity of tender documents (including tender box/email platform) and enforce strict confidentiality protocols.
• Provide secretariat support to Group Tender Committee, including scheduling, documentation, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate tender records and reports for audit trail and performance tracking.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as advisor to senior management and project teams on procurement governance and compliance issues.
• Build awareness and conduct training on procurement policies, ethical standards, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure end-to-end compliance.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain proper records of the tender process.
• Prepare reports for audit, management review, or board/governance committees.
• Review and draft the BTC’s Chairman’s Report and the BTC activities for disclosure in the Annual Report.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead and manage the Procurement Governance & Tender Secretariat team, setting clear goals and KPIs.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply  Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, IIPMM, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in procurement/supply chain, with at least 5 years in governance, compliance, or policy leadership.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing tender processes and secretariat functions.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and change-management skills.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.