Assistant Director (Outsourcing Strategy)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense organization in Singapore is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to strategize outsourcing and ensure cost effectiveness for the Singapore Armed Forces. Candidates should have at least 10-12 years of experience in supply chain management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role involves risk assessment, competency development, and compliance with procurement policies.

Qualifications

• At least 10-12 years of working experience with 5-6 years in supply chain management.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies management.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate outsourcing strategy across the Singapore Armed Forces.
• Carry out outsourcing portfolio risk-assessment.
• Drive competency development for SAF contract managers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and decision making skills

Creative problem-solving aptitude

Ability to work independently

Job description

What The Role Is

You provide dedicated focus in strategising outsourcing to ensure contractors' resilience and cost effectiveness for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

What You Will Be Working On

• Formulate outsourcing strategy across
• Carry out outsourcing portfolio risk-assessment to identify potential risks and improvements
• Drive competency development for SAF contract managers in outsourcing and contract management
• Source and procure goods and services in strict compliance with procurement policies and guidelines of Singapore Armed Forces and MINDEF

Challenge(s)

• Having in-depth understanding in SAF procurement and contracting framework to guide different contracting approaches
• Identifying potential risks and improvements in current contracts
• Having strong foundation in governance, risk and controls
• Having good knowledge of business domains such as logistics, procurement, finance and manpower to understand impact of new policies and systems
• Being inquisitive to research emerging outsourcing risks in supply chainStaying current with industry best practices in commercial and global military sectors to contextualise and tailor them to meet SAF demands

What We Are Looking For

• At least 10-12 years of working experience with 5-6 years in supply chain management
• knowledge of equipment and supplies management
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders to earn trust, show thought leadership and establish positive partnerships
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Capability to work independently
• Creative problem-solving aptitude and proactive mindset towards addressing challenges

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.