Executive Manager / Senior Manager (Procurement)

Building and Construction Authority - BCA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Building and Construction Authority - BCA in Singapore is seeking a procurement professional to join the finance team and shape the Authority's procurement function. You will support governance, provide practical advice, and contribute to improvements in policies, processes, and practices.

Key responsibilities include partnering with departments on procurement strategies, supporting sourcing, evaluations, approvals, and contract management, and driving governance and continuous improvement to

Qualifications

• Service-oriented, meticulous and resourceful.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven reporting and process improvement.
• Public sector or procurement-related experience is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication; able to engage stakeholders and suppliers.
• Proactive team player who can work independently and collaborate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Partner with line departments to understand needs and develop procurement strategies.
• Support end-to-end procurement including sourcing documents, evaluations, approvals and contract management.
• Monitor contract expiry dates and follow up on required actions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and continuously improve processes.

Skills

Service-oriented

Meticulous

Resourceful

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team player

Job description

[What the role is]

You will be part of the finance team, playing a key role in shaping and driving the Authority's procurement function. This is a dynamic role where you will support effective procurement governance, provide practical advice, and contribute to continuous improvements in procurement policies, processes, and practices.

[What you will be working on]

• Procurement planning and advisory
  • Partner with line departments to understand their needs, review specifications, and develop procurement strategies that meet project requirements.
• End-to-end procurement support
  • Support the full procurement process, including preparing sourcing documents, evaluating submissions, seeking approvals, and managing contracts.
  • Assist with contract management activities, such as monitoring contract expiry dates and following up on required actions.
• Governance and continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Review procurement policies and work processes to keep them effective and relevant.
  • Identify opportunities to add value, strengthen controls, introduce innovative solutions, and improve procurement practices.

[What we are looking for]

• Service-oriented, meticulous, and resourceful
• Strong analytical skills, with confidence in using data for reporting and process improvement
• Public sector or procurement-related experience will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage internal stakeholders and suppliers effectively
• Proactive team player who can work independently and collaborate well with others