Assistant Manager (Research Administration Support), iCORE

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks a procurement specialist to support demand aggregation for laboratory consumables, equipment and services. You will engage with research users, Central Procurement and vendors to consolidate requirements and establish value-driven contracts.

The role covers end-to-end procurement processes, contract lifecycle management, supplier negotiations, and ongoing governance to ensure cost efficiency and reliable supply.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field; or relevant work experience in Procurement or Contract Management.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with usage of SAP/Ariba systems would be advantageous.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience with work in a laboratory setting would be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
• Mature and logical thinking, dependable, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Candidates with no industry experience may also apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of demand aggregation and sourcing strategies for laboratory consumables, equipment and services to achieve cost efficiency, supply continuity, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Partner with research users, Central Procurement and vendors to consolidate procurement requirements, identify demand aggregation opportunities, perform negotiations where necessary and establish contracts that deliver value across the organisation.
• Plan and coordinate the end-to-end procurement process for demand-aggregated laboratory consumables, ensuring timely fulfilment of research requirements in compliance with organisational and Government procurement policies.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for assigned contracts, including contract preparation, execution, administration, performance monitoring, variation management, renewals, and contract close-out.
• Conduct market research, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable contract terms, and reliable supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract utilisation, procurement pipelines, and contract renewal schedules to ensure uninterrupted supply and effective contract governance.
• Analyse procurement spend, demand trends, supplier performance, and operational risks to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, including contract repositories, dashboards, and management reports, and provide regular updates on procurement activities and key performance indicators.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, contract management practices, and demand aggregation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and achieve procurement and operational objectives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Self-starter

Team player

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of demand aggregation and sourcing strategies for laboratory consumables, equipment and services to achieve cost efficiency, supply continuity, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Partner with research users, Central Procurement and vendors to consolidate procurement requirements, identify demand aggregation opportunities, perform negotiations where necessary and establish contracts that deliver value across the organisation.
• Plan and coordinate the end-to-end procurement process for demand-aggregated laboratory consumables, ensuring timely fulfilment of research requirements in compliance with organisational and Government procurement policies.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for assigned contracts, including contract preparation, execution, administration, performance monitoring, variation management, renewals, and contract close-out.
• Conduct market research, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable contract terms, and reliable supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract utilisation, procurement pipelines, and contract renewal schedules to ensure uninterrupted supply and effective contract governance.
• Analyse procurement spend, demand trends, supplier performance, and operational risks to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, including contract repositories, dashboards, and management reports, and provide regular updates on procurement activities and key performance indicators.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, contract management practices, and demand aggregation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and achieve procurement and operational objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of demand aggregation and sourcing strategies for laboratory consumables, equipment and services to achieve cost efficiency, supply continuity, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Partner with research users, Central Procurement and vendors to consolidate procurement requirements, identify demand aggregation opportunities, perform negotiations where necessary and establish contracts that deliver value across the organisation.
• Plan and coordinate the end-to-end procurement process for demand-aggregated laboratory consumables, ensuring timely fulfilment of research requirements in compliance with organisational and Government procurement policies.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for assigned contracts, including contract preparation, execution, administration, performance monitoring, variation management, renewals, and contract close-out.
• Conduct market research, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable contract terms, and reliable supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract utilisation, procurement pipelines, and contract renewal schedules to ensure uninterrupted supply and effective contract governance.
• Analyse procurement spend, demand trends, supplier performance, and operational risks to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, including contract repositories, dashboards, and management reports, and provide regular updates on procurement activities and key performance indicators.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, contract management practices, and demand aggregation initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and achieve procurement and operational objectives.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field; or relevant work experience in Procurement or Contract Management.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Experience with usage of SAP/Ariba systems would be advantageous.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience with work in a laboratory setting would be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
• Mature and logical thinking, dependable, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Candidates with no industry experience may also apply