AVP, Procurement Manager, Property, Finance - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - United Overseas Bank

    United Overseas Bank
    United Overseas Bank Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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    AVP, Procurement Manager, Property, Finance & Corporate Services

    Posting Date: 05-May-2023 Location:

    Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, MY

    Company: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

    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.

    About the Department

    The Finance and Corporate Services function manages the financial and administrative needs of the Group to help achieve its business goals.

    Corporate Real Estate Services

    We manage and administer matters relating to real estate on behalf of the Group. These include lease management, facilities management, as well as security and general service matters.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Managing CRES related tender activities in consultation with Facilities, Project and Security team
  • Leads negotiation to achieve competitive rates, terms and service level agreement for related Property services ranging from preventive/periodic facilities maintenance to security services. This in includes renewal of service contracts.
  • Streamlining and centralisation of all vendor contracts encompassing Facilities Management, Project Management and Security
  • Implementation of proper governance/controls and ensure procurement policies and procedures complies to the bank's Procurement and Outsourcing Policy and Guidelines e.g. delegation of authority, on-boarding checks, service performance review, NDAs, standardization of contract terms
  • Manage and analyse key functional metrics for process improvement to achieve cost effectiveness.
  • Assist in performing Annual Outsourcing Review (AOR) for Outsourced Service Providers (OSP)
  • Works closely with Security team in performing the AOR for the OSPs which is a compulsory requirement of Bank Negara Malaysia.
  • The AOR involves performing due diligence on the OSPs operations, evaluating BCP plans, ensuring all contract agreements complies with UOB's outsourcing policy, etc.
  • Leads all branch and office tenancy leasing – Works with property consultants to provide market reviews, trends and rental rates, liaise with Channels on network planning, negotiate tenancy renewals, source, assess and recommend potential sites. Will also oversee all drafting of tenancy documentation.
  • Job Requirements

  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent
  • Min. 5 years' experience in Procurement and Vendor Management role, preferably in Banking Sector or Multinational Companies
  • Knowledge in commercial contract processes
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills
  • Good command in English (written & spoken) and familiar with contracts management