Assistant Director (Outsourcing Strategy)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director (Outsourcing Strategy) with a focus on enhancing the cost effectiveness and resilience of contractors for the Singapore Armed Forces. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of experience in supply chain management and strong analytical and decision-making skills. This full-time role includes formulating outsourcing strategies and developing competencies in contract management. Join us in improving procurement practices within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10-12 years of working experience with 5-6 years in supply chain management.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies management.
• Capability to work independently and creatively address challenges.

Responsibilities

• Formulate outsourcing strategy across the SAF.
• Carry out outsourcing portfolio risk-assessment to identify potential risks.
• Drive competency development for SAF contract managers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and decision making skills

Creative problem-solving aptitude

Job description

Assistant Director (Outsourcing Strategy)

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 the 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 chain
• Staying 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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration