Lead Associate/ Associate (Digital Transformation - Procurement)

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Finance is leading a Government Procurement Function Office (GPFO) initiative to refresh GeBIZ, the whole‑of‑government platform for tenders and proposals. You will work on conceptualising, planning and executing the new GeBIZ system, collaborating with agencies across the WOG to digitalise Budget‑Procure‑to‑Pay processes.

You will drive change management, partner with technical teams, and ensure agile delivery while advancing governance through data analytics and innovative

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, implementing organisational systems or digital transformation.
• Strong project management and governance capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross‑agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, plan and execute the GeBIZ refresh and related digital transformation.
• Collaborate with agencies across the whole‑of‑government to streamline procurement processes.
• Lead change management activities to ensure smooth implementation.
• Coordinate with technical partners to align goals in the Budget-Procure-to-Pay value chain.
• Manage tender and supplier processes to ensure timely delivery in an agile environment.
• Perform data analytics to support governance of procurement practices.

Skills

Procurement experience

Digital transformation

Project management

Change management

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

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.