Assistant Director, Procurement (Permanent/Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking an Associate/Assistant Director, Procurement (2-Year Contract) to partner with internal stakeholders on end-to-end procurement activities. The role involves advising on approaches, coordinating sourcing outcomes, maintaining documentation, and supporting policy reviews in a fast-paced government environment.

The successful candidate will bring service-orientation, strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills, with prior procurement

Qualifications

• Service-oriented, meticulous and resourceful.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks and timelines, and maintain proper documentation and records.
• Comfortable working with data, trackers and basic analysis to support reporting and process improvement.
• Procurement experience is preferred, but strong aptitude and willingness to learn are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise stakeholders on procurement approaches and requirements, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate sourcing outcomes (quotations, tenders, clarifications).
• Review work processes and recommend improvements to templates, trackers and SOPs.
• Coordinate procurement documents and records for completeness and proper record-keeping.
• Support procurement processes from sourcing to award, including evaluations and internal clearances.
• Contribute to policy/process reviews, knowledge management and business continuity activities.

Job description

What the role is:

Associate/Assistant Director, Procurement (2-Year Contract)

What you will be working on:

In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, with responsibilities including:

• Support and advise stakeholders on procurement approaches and requirements, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate sourcing outcomes (e.g., quotations/tenders and clarifications)

• Review work processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., templates, trackers and standard operating procedures)

• Coordinate procurement documentation and records to ensure completeness and proper record-keeping (e.g., approval records and supporting procurement documentation

• Support procurement processes from sourcing to award, including coordinating evaluations, internal clearances and submission write-ups

• Support other team initiatives where required (e.g., policy/process reviews, knowledge management and business continuity activities)

What we are looking for:

• A service-oriented, meticulous and resourceful individual

• Good analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with internal stakeholders and suppliers

• Able to coordinate multiple tasks and timelines, and maintain proper documentation and records

• Comfortable working with data, trackers and basic analysis to support reporting and process improvement

• Relevant experience in procurement is preferred, but candidates with strong aptitude and willingness to learn are welcome

• Relevant experience in areas such as government procurement, process management or data management and analysis, will be an advantage; candidates with strong aptitude and willingness to learn are welcome

Candidates may be considered either a permanent or contract opportunity, depending on their relevant experience. You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.