Assistant Manager, Procurement Planning & Governance

Agency for Integrated Care; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager to support procurement planning, governance, and optimisation. The role focuses on execution, coordination, compliance monitoring, reporting, and driving process improvements across procurement activities.

You will coordinate major procurement transitions, monitor KPIs, support audits, and help implement automation to reduce manual effort while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement with public sector partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience in tender management, policy operationalisation, and project management.
• Analytical abilities with paper writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of annual and multi-year procurement plans.
• Administer procurement governance, policy, and compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate major procurement transitions across ministry and AIC.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance, KPIs, risks, and audit activities.
• Facilitate procurement audits, follow up on audit findings, and maintain risk monitoring mechanisms.
• Implement and participate in process improvement and system automation initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing procurement strategies and executing optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication & stakeholder management

Independent work

Paper writing & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Company description

The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) aims to create a vibrant care community for people to live well and age gracefully. AIC coordinates and supports efforts in integrating care to achieve the best care outcomes for our clients. We reach out to caregivers and seniors with information on staying active and ageing well, and connect people to services they need. We support stakeholders in their efforts to raise the quality of care, and also work with health and social care partners to provide services for the ageing population. Our work in the community brings care services and information closer to those in need. For more about us, please visit https://www.aic.sg.

Job Description

The Assistant Manager supports procurement planning, governance, and optimisation activities. The role focuses on execution, coordination, compliance monitoring, reporting, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of annual and multi‑year procurement plans aligned with organisational objectives
• Administer and implement procurement governance, policy, and compliance frameworks
• Coordinate major procurement transitions across ministry and AIC, ensuring proper execution
• Monitor and report on procurement performance, KPIs, risk matters, and audit-related activities
• Facilitate procurement audits, follow up on audit findings, and maintain risk monitoring mechanisms
• Implement and participate in process improvement and system automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Assist in reviewing procurement strategies and executing optimisation initiatives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public administration, business administration, etc) with at least 3 years of experience
• Proven experience in tender management, policy operationalisation, and project management, preferably within community care services or the public sector. Entry level candidates are welcome to apply
• Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in paper writing and presentation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in adapting to dynamic changes