Assistant Manager / Manager, Procurement (Business Analyst)

acca careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Procurement Office at Kent Ridge Campus in Singapore seeks an Analytics & Assurance support role. You will work with the Senior Business Analyst on front-end data analytics, dashboard development, reporting, workflow automation, and AI-enabled process improvement to support procurement operations and management decisions.

Responsibilities include designing Power BI dashboards, spend analysis, automation with Power Automate, and exploring AI tools to improve productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data-related field as listed in the qualifications section.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in data analytics, reporting, or process automation.
• Candidates with stronger relevant experience may be considered for appointment at Manager level.
• Experience in procurement, finance, operations, or compliance analytics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Dashboarding, reporting and insights for procurement KPIs and operations.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for procurement KPIs, operational metrics, and management reporting.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support recurring and ad hoc reporting requirements for business and management needs.
• Spend analysis and data support: analyse procurement and spend data to identify trends and savings opportunities.
• Validate, cleanse, and prepare data to improve reporting quality and reliability.
• Generate insights to support planning, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
• Automation and workflow improvement: design and implement workflow automations using Power Automate or similar tools.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency through digitalisation.
• Support continuous improvement of reporting and operational workflows.
• AI-assisted projects and innovation: participate in pilot projects and implement practical AI use cases in procurement operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication & stakeholder management

Learning new tools/tech

Collaboration across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, IS, Engineering, Accounting, Business, Finance or related field

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

Excel

SQL

Power Automate

Job description

Central Procurement Office

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Category Management

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 26/05/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

About The Role

The incumbent will support the Senior Business Analyst in the Analytics & Assurance team within the Central Procurement Office (CPO). The role focuses on front-end data analytics, dashboard development, reporting, workflow automation, and AI-enabled process improvement to support procurement operations and management decision-making.

Job Description

• Dashboarding, Reporting and Insights
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for procurement KPIs, operational metrics, and management reporting.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support recurring and ad hoc reporting requirements for business and management needs.
• Spend Analysis and Data Support
• Analyse procurement and spend data to identify trends, savings opportunities, compliance gaps, and areas for process improvement.
• Support data validation, cleansing, and preparation to improve reporting quality and reliability.
• Generate insights to support planning, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
• Automation and Workflow Improvement
• Design and implement workflow automations using Microsoft Power Automate or similar tools to streamline reporting, notifications, tracking, and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency through digitalisation.
• Support continuous improvement of reporting and operational workflows.
• AI-Assisted Projects and Innovation
• Support the use of AI-assisted tools to enhance reporting, document analysis, workflow efficiency, and decision support.
• Participate in pilot projects and implementation of practical AI use cases in procurement operations.
• Explore and recommend suitable AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity and business processes.

Other duties assigned by the Department or the University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Accountancy, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in data analytics, reporting, process automation, or related areas.
• Candidates with stronger relevant experience may be considered for appointment at Manager level.
• Experience in procurement, finance, operations, or compliance analytics will be an advantage.

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency in Power BI, Qlik, or similar data visualisation tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of SQL, data modelling, and data transformation concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Automate or similar workflow automation tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Python or R for data analysis, scripting, or automation.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, or other modern data platforms.
• Familiarity with AI tools and platforms such as Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, or generative AI APIs.

Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to translate analysis into practical business insights and recommendations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and keen to learn new tools and technologies.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across functions

Additional Information

• Experience in higher education, public sector, or healthcare sectors is advantageous.
• Familiarity with procure-to-pay (P2P) processes is preferred.
• Experience in implementing automation for compliance tracking or operational workflows will be an advantage.