Manager (Contract Management - Training Systems)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks an experienced contract manager to oversee training systems contracts within a Training Hub. You will review contracting approaches, advise on KPI metrics, and coordinate tender activities with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA-Procurement).

You will also handle incident resolution and audit coordination. The role requires collaboration with users and contractors to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and maintain value for money while

Formación

• Education in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in contract management or government procurement preferred.
• Good understanding of procurement principles, including fair competition and value for money.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review contracting approaches, pricing mechanisms, and KPIs prior to contract renewal, including consulting users on changes to services, preparing the Contract Review Report (CRR).
• Assess and recommend contractors for tender participation and determine evaluation methods.
• Staff contracting papers to seek approval for contract renewals from outsourcing forums.
• Coordinate with Defence Science and Technology Agency - Procurement for tender preparation and evaluations.
• Manage issues between contractors and users, document incidents, and coordinate with DSTA-Procurement on LDs and terminations.
• Conduct engagements with users and contractors to resolve and improve processes, and document discussions for knowledge retention.
• Conduct annual contract management self-assessments and follow up on highlighted observations.
• Serve as main contact for audits and ensure closure of audit observations.

Educación

Business, Finance or Supply Chain

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

What The Role Is

You are responsible for the contract management of training systems and training-related contracts residing in a Training Hub.

What The Role Is

You are responsible for the contract management of training systems and training-related contracts residing in a Training Hub.

What You Will Be Working On

• Review contracting approaches, pricing mechanisms, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) prior to contract renewal, including consulting users on changes to services, preparing the Contract Review Report (CRR), assessing and recommending contractors for tender participation, and determining appropriate evaluation methods
• Staff all training-related contracting papers to seek approval for the establishment of contract renewals from relevant outsourcing forums
• Work with users and Defence Science and Technology Agency - Procurement (DSTA-Procurement) in preparation for tender, facilitate tender evaluations, complete tender evaluation reports and ensure confidentiality of all tender-related information
• Manage, mitigate and resolve ground issues that may arise between contractors and users, document all incidents, and work with DSTA-Procurement to execute Liquidated Damages (LDs) and contract terminations where necessary
• Conduct engagements with users and contractors to resolve and improve processes, manage requests from both parties and compile records of discussions for knowledge retention
• Conduct annual contract management self‑assessments for all contracts under purview and follow up to ensure necessary actions are taken on all highlighted observations
• Serve as the main point of contact for audits conducted for contracts under purview and follow up to ensure all audit observations are closed

Challenge(s)

• Balancing stakeholders' interests against the principles of procurement, maintaining neutrality as the liaison between users and DSTA-Procurement to ensure fair competition and value for money while safeguarding users' interests
• Striking a balance between desired training outcomes and cost by establishing reasonable KPIs that are fair to both contractors and the Authority, while working closely with users to manage the impact of KPI stringency on contract costs
• Ensuring Life Cycle Management (LCM) requirements and KPIs are incorporated and monitored in training system contracts to ensure contractor compliance throughout contract execution

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related field is preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in contract management or government procurement is preferred
• Good understanding of procurement principles, including fair competition and value for money
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.