IT Procurement Manager

People Advantage Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Singapore seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead category strategies across IT and digital procurement. The role involves sourcing high-value tenders, developing supplier relationships, and managing procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and familiarity with e-procurement systems and Singapore Government tenders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of procurement sourcing experience.
• Experience in purchasing IT goods and services.
• Familiar with Singapore Government tender process.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategies for IT and digital procurement.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing for complex tenders.
• Manage key supplier relationships and contracts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project planning

Time management

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

SAP Ariba

iValua

GEP

Coupa

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Lead category strategies across IT and digital procurement portfolios, including demand analysis, market scanning, supplier performance assessment, and identification of opportunities for consolidation, value optimisation, and risk mitigation.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing for complex and high-value tenders, including development of tender requirements, evaluation frameworks, commercial assessments, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Act as Business Partner to faculties and departments, partnering closely with IT, Legal and Finance on commercial, technical and governance matters.
• Lead procurement planning discussions with departments and produce monthly procurement performance insights and spend analysis to support strategic planning and operational excellence.
• Develop and deliver training programmes and procurement clinics for university staff on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships and contracts
• Provide end-to-end support and guide users on procurement policy, procedures and system
• Perform sourcing for IT category of Goods and Services like the Singapore Government tender process.
• As part of tender process, perform review of procurement documents (compliance to university policy and procedures), participate in evaluation of bids, conduct negotiations, prepare recommendation reports and facilitate the approval and award of bids in consultation with users and meet service levels.
• Manage the full set of procurement transactions in the e‑procurement system (publication, bid handling, award processing, PO issuance, goods receipt) with precision and timeliness to deliver consistent service levels.
• Be the single point of contact between users and other specialised departments such as IT, Legal and Finance
• Any other duties assigned by the Department or the University

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• At least 6 years of procurement sourcing experience. Experience in Singapore Government tender process is an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal, communication, project planning and time management skills
• Results oriented with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork
• Experience in purchase of IT goods (such as IT Servers, Workstations, Network equipment and Software) and IT services.
• Familiar with e-procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, iValua, GEP. Coupa
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)