Assistant/Deputy Manager, Dept of Finance (Procurement)

Singapore Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant/Deputy Manager for its Procurement team. The role involves reviewing procurement documents, assisting with stakeholder queries, and leading training sessions. Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft software is required, and experience with procurement platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Min 3-4 years of experience in procurement, preferably in government agency.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in common Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Review documents prior to publication of quotation/tender.
• Assist with stakeholders’ queries.
• Conduct training sessions for Schools and Departments.

Job description

What the role is:

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025

We are looking for an Assistant/Deputy Manager for our Procurement team. The candidate needs to have good knowledge of procurement policies and guidelines. The candidate will work closely with the internal team and provide good support to our stakeholders on end-to-end procurement processes.

What you will be working on:

Responsibilities:

• Review of documents prior to publication of quotation/tender (ITQ/ITT)
• Review and provide feedback on Quotation & Tender Evaluation Reports
• Review and approval of awards
• Assist with stakeholders’ queries
• Review of procurement work processes
• Provide supervision and guidance to colleagues
• Conduct training sessions for Schools and Departments
• Member of procurement project development team
• Any other procurement related functions and initiatives

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

• Min 3-4 years of experience in procurement (preferably in government agency)
• Analyse and problem solve work issues across functional areas
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Lead team members to resolve matters with users
• Good verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in common Microsoft software
• Hands on experience with procurement platform, GeBIZ, and Cumulus (Workday) system will be added advantage

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.