Executive/ Senior Executive, Procurement

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) invites applications for a procurement professional to lead end-to-end activities from planning to contract administration. You will advise stakeholders, ensure value for money, and strengthen governance and capabilities across the Group.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant procurement experience, familiarity with Singapore public sector policies, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant procurement experience
• Experience in Singapore public sector procurement is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with procurement governance, risk management and analytics
• Proficient in MS Office; openness to data, digital and AI tools

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end procurement activities from planning to contract administration
• Provide procurement advisory to stakeholders and ensure value for money
• Strengthen governance, processes and capabilities across the Group
• Monitor contracts, milestones, obligations and renewals
• Maintain procurement trackers, dashboards and management information
• Drive process improvement and digitalisation of procurement activities
• Share knowledge and contribute to training and capability development

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary education in Business or related discipline

Tools

GeBIZ

Workday

Job description

What the role is

To support and/or lead the planning and execution of procurement activities, ensuring that procurement is conducted in accordance with organisational policies, Government Procurement Instruction Manual (IM) regulations and the principles of value for money, fairness and transparency. The role provides professional procurement advice to stakeholders across the Group, manages procurement activities from planning through award and contract administration, and contributes to strengthening procurement governance, processes and capabilities across the Group.

What you will be working on

• Procurement Management: Manage and support end-to-end procurement activities, from procurement planning and sourcing through evaluation, award and contract administration. Review procurement requirements and documentation, and advise stakeholders on appropriate sourcing approaches, evaluation methods and procurement strategies. Manage procurement timelines and ensure procurement exercises are conducted fairly, transparently and in accordance with prevailing policies and procedures.
• Procurement Advisory: Provide practical and professional procurement advice to stakeholders across the Group, translating policies and requirements into appropriate procurement solutions. Review and constructively challenge procurement proposals, requirements and approaches to achieve sound procurement outcomes and value for money. Advise stakeholders on procurement risks, controls and alternatives, and upscale significant or exceptional matters to Head (Procurement) where appropriate.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with prevailing Government Procurement IM policies, internal procedures, approval requirements and governance controls. Maintain proper procurement documentation and audit trails, and support internal and external audits and reviews. Identify procurement and compliance risks, recommend appropriate controls, and keep abreast of changes in Government Procurement IM policies and good practices.
• Contract Management: Monitor contract utilisation, key milestones, expiry dates and upcoming procurement or renewal requirements for assigned units. Support contract administration, including monitoring contractual obligations, expenditure, variations, extensions and other contract-related matters. Maintain appropriate contract records and work with stakeholders to identify and address contract management issues in a timely manner.
• Process Improvement & Digitalisation: Maintain procurement trackers, databases and dashboards, and generate procurement reports, statistics and management information. Monitor and analyse procurement patterns and transactional metrics, including procurement volumes and processing timelines, to support planning and decision-making. Review and improve procurement processes, SOPs, templates and guidance, and leverage technology and digital solutions to strengthen efficiency, consistency and governance.
• Capability Development & Team Contribution: Share procurement knowledge and good practices, contribute to procurement training and capability-building initiatives. Guide colleagues and stakeholders on procurement processes and, where applicable, coach junior officers in professional procurement practices. Contribute to building a collaborative, service-oriented and professional procurement culture across the Group.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance or a related discipline, or a relevant professional qualification in procurement and supply.
• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant procurement experience, with hands on experience and exposure to end-to-end procurement activities. Candidates with less experience but strong relevant capabilities may also be considered.
• Experience in Singapore public sector procurement and familiarity with Government Procurement IM policies would be a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with procurement and enterprise systems such as GeBIZ and Workday would be advantageous.
• Experience in procurement governance, stakeholder advisory, contract management and procurement reporting and analytics would be advantageous.
• Digitally proficient, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to adopt data, digital and AI tools to improve productivity and procurement processes.
• The candidate should possess good procurement knowledge and judgement, with strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Resourceful, meticulous, proactive and results-oriented, the candidate should be able to work independently on assigned procurement matters, and take ownership of their work, and demonstrate excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset is essential.

Successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis.

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the application window.

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