Assistant Director, Procurement (Permanent/Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking an Associate/Assistant Director, Procurement on a 2-year contract to lead procurement activities and drive value for internal stakeholders.

You will advise on sourcing approaches, coordinate evaluations and ensure compliance with policies, while maintaining clear records and timely reporting. The role emphasises analytical thinking, collaboration with suppliers, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement is preferred, but candidates with aptitude and willingness to learn are welcome.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain proper documentation and records.
• Familiarity with government procurement, policy/process reviews is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise stakeholders on procurement approaches and requirements, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate sourcing outcomes (quotations/tenders and clarifications).
• Review work processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness (templates, trackers, SOPs).
• Coordinate procurement documentation and records to ensure completeness and proper record-keeping (approval records, supporting procurement docs).
• Support procurement processes from sourcing to award, including evaluations, internal clearances and submission write-ups.
• Support other team initiatives such as policy/process reviews, knowledge management and business continuity activities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Documentation

Process improvement

Communication

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. 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.