Assistant Director, Procurement (Permanent/Contract)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking an Associate/Assistant Director, Procurement (2-Year Contract) to lead and support procurement activities across government-related projects.

You will advise stakeholders on procurement approaches, coordinate sourcing, evaluations, and approvals, and help standardize processes with templates, trackers and SOPs, ensuring compliance and timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidate with service-oriented mindset and meticulous approach.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication; able to work with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain records.
• Comfortable with data, trackers, and basic analysis for reporting and process improvement.
• Procurement experience preferred; strong aptitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• 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)

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Team coordination

Job description

[What the role is]

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

[What you will be working on]

• 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.