Assistant Director & Executive Manager

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks a dynamic professional for procurement projects within the Environmental Health Institute. The role involves developing strategic procurement approaches and managing contracts for laboratory operations. Candidates should possess 5-8 years of experience in procurement within scientific environments, familiarity with government policies, and strong analytical and project management skills. This role is pivotal in optimizing procurement efficiency for scientific research.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of procurement experience in scientific/research facilities.
• Familiarity with government procurement policies.
• Experience with PSSCOC and QFM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Manage procurement contracts for laboratory setup and services.
• Advise on procurement policies.
• Implement digital solutions for contract management.
• Utilize data analytics for procurement decisions.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Job description

What the role is

The Environmental Health Institute (EHI), a research arm of the National Environment Agency (NEA), conducts multi-disciplinary scientific research that translates into evidence-based public health programmes and policies. We are seeking a dynamic professional to drive procurement projects within our scientific research environment.

What you will be working on

You will be responsible for the following:

• Work closely with EHI's scientific Divisions and NEA’s corporate services to develop and implement strategic procurement approaches that effectively support EHI’s scientific research operations
• Prepare, review, and manage procurement contracts for laboratory facilities setup, addition & alteration works, facilities management, laboratory equipment, laboratory consumables and outsourced services
• Provide advice on government procurement policies and procedures to end-users
• Implement digital solutions to enhance contract management efficiency and payment workflows
• Utilise data analytics tools to conduct trend analysis, monitor spending patterns, and generate insights for strategic procurement decisions.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant procurement work experience in scientific/research facilities, preferably in laboratory operations and quality management
• Familiar with government procurement policies and procedures
• Experience in Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) and Quality Fee Method (QFM) preferred
• Organised and meticulous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management abilities