Lead Associate/ Associate (Digital Transformation - Procurement)

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Finance in Singapore seeks a Lead Associate/Senior Associate/Associate for the Digital Transformation project. This role involves managing the implementation of the new GeBIZ system, improving procurement processes, and fostering collaboration across government agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and digital transformation, along with excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills. Entry-level positions are also available for those passionate about procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and digital transformation.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, plan and execute the implementation of the new GeBIZ system.
• Review and streamline existing procurement processes.
• Manage tender and supplier execution effectively.
• Explore and implement innovative technologies for procurement.
• Conduct data analytics for governance of procurement practices.

Skills

Procurement

Digital Transformation

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

What the role is:

The Government Procurement Function Office (GPFO) oversees the Government procurement policies, practices, systems and workforce. Among other responsibilities, it is responsible for driving transformation of the whole-of-government (WOG) procurement function, including digital transformation. MOF-GPFO is embarking on a project to refresh the current GeBIZ. GeBIZ is a WOG platform for agencies to publish their tenders and suppliers to submit their proposals.

What you will be working on:

The Lead Associate/Senior Associate/Associate (Digital Transformation) will be part of the business ops team to conceptualise, plan and execute the implementation of the new GeBIZ system. The scope will include:

• Working with agencies across WOG to jointly review, challenge and streamline existing procurement processes to enable the digitalisation of a seamless Budget-Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Change management with agencies across WOG to ensure a smooth and effective implementation of the GeBIZ system.
• Work with technical partners and stakeholders in the Budget-Procure-to-Pay value chain to align the goals thereby fostering closer collaboration.
• Manage the tender and the supplier such that the GeBIZ project is executed efficiently and on schedule in an agile manner.
• Explore, leverage and implement innovative new technologies to support end-to-end government procurement requirements.
• Undertake data analytics efforts to ensure proper governance of procurement practices.

What we are looking for:

• Professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas - procurement, implementing organisational systems, digital transformation, project management.
• Ability to look at issues from a WOG perspective, review the status quo and integrate procurement policy considerations and operational requirements with what is technologically feasible.
• Have a dare-to-do attitude and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Self-driven and committed individual able to work independently and within teams.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent writing ability and presentation skills.
• Entry-level positions available for candidates with demonstrated interest in procurement and/or digital transformation.

About Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore’s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by: achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies; ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds; setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation; fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise; and ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.