Assistant Manager / Manager (Procurement)

Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager (Procurement) responsible for managing the procurement function in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will lead procurement processes, engage with stakeholders, and add value to the procurement process, supporting the agency's mission in public health.

Qualifications

• Background in procurement or supply chain management required.
• Knowledge in government procurement is an advantage.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes, including sourcing and contract management.
• Work with divisions to understand requirements and devise strategies.
• Conduct market research to understand supplier landscape.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Innovation

Education

Background related to procurement or supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

[What the role is]

As Assistant Manager / Manager (Procurement) of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), you will support Assistant Director (Procurement) in the management of the procurement function.

You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently.

[What you will be working on]

You will play a key role in the Procurement team in the CDA. Your key responsibilities include the following:

• Execute CDA’s procurement and contract management frameworks, processes, approving authorities and templates that dovetail with the Procurement Government Instruction Manuals as well as the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) overall Whole of Government frameworks and processes.
• Work with CDA Divisions to understand their requirements, review specifications, formulate procurement approaches and strategies for the purchases.
• Work with CDA Divisions to conduct market research and engage industries to understand supplier landscape and market supply conditions.
• Conduct procurement processes of sourcing, tendering, evaluation and contract management in accordance with Government procurement policies and guidelines and adhere to the principles of ensuring transparency, fairness and value for money.
• Guide CDA Divisions in the contract management process.
• Innovate and add value to the procurement process.
  
  
  

[What we are looking for]

Job Requirements

• Background related to procurement or supply chain management.
• Knowledge in government procurement will be an advantage.
• Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Effective stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions.
• Good team player.
• Independent and self-driven with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and perform under pressure and tight timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and prior experience in Workday will be an added advantage