Assistant Manager/Manager, Procurement, Assurance & Corporate Excellence (ACE)

Sport Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Singapore is looking for a self-motivated Procurement Officer to join their team in Singapore. The successful candidate will support business units in their procurement needs while striving for efficiency and value-for-money. You will gather project requirements, develop timelines, manage quotes, and provide advisory services to project teams.

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in procurement with strong analytical and communication skills. A passion for sports and staying active is advantageous. The role offers a 3-year contract and various opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in procurement.
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Organised, meticulous, proactive, and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support business units in their procurement process.
• Develop procurement timeline and milestones.
• Manage the calling of Quotations and Tenders.
• Provide advice to project teams on post contract management.
• Implement policies and processes to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

GeBIZ

Data analytics

RPA

Job description

What the role is:

At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport. Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do. Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.

What you will be working on:

Responsibilities: You will be the Procurement Officer reporting to the Deputy Director, Procurement. In this role, you will be part of the team to partner business units to deliver efficient and timely procurement operations while ensuring assurance through understanding business needs and the operating environment, leveraging on technology to enhance users’ experience. In this role, you will,

• Support Business Units in their procurement process and partner project officers to: Plan the project’s procurement needs while ensuring alignment to SportSG Procurement Regulations and the IM.
• Develop procurement timeline and milestones based on their specific needs.
• Manage the calling of Quotations and Tenders.
• Provide advice to project teams on post contract management.
• Implement policies and process and review process with outsourced vendor and internal stakeholders to enhance efficiency and achieve value-for-money procurement.
• Manage and ensure timely execution of all the following GeBIZ procurement processes for Quotations and Tenders.

What we are looking for:

Requirements: We are looking for self‑motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active. In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in procurement.
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Organised, meticulous, proactive, and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge in GeBIZ, data analytics, RPA would be advantageous.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 3‑year contract in the first instance.

About Sport Singapore

Why We Do What We Do? Simply because we believe that everyone can live better through sport. At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.