Deputy Chief Procurement — Strategic Public Sector Leader

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency is seeking a senior procurement leader in Singapore to oversee cross-category procurement for Environment and Public Health. The role requires steering end-to-end operations, ensuring value-for-money, and upholding governance across policies and regulatory requirements.

You will lead teams, manage risks, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive government procurement experience, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership and governance experience in government procurement.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement operations with high-value contracts.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a procurement environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across procurement categories within Environment and Public Health.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement operations and ensure governance in line with policies and frameworks.
• Drive category management, sourcing initiatives, and value-for-money outcomes.
• Partner with procuring divisions to optimise demand forecasting and long-term planning.
• Ensure proper procurement documentation, audit trails, and contract management governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Procurement governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / Procurement / Supply Chain

Tools

GeBIZ

IM system

Job description

National Environment Agency is seeking a senior procurement leader in Singapore to oversee cross-category procurement for Environment and Public Health. The role requires steering end-to-end operations, ensuring value-for-money, and upholding governance across policies and regulatory requirements.

You will lead teams, manage risks, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive government procurement experience, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and