Procurement Manager @ Newton

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD seeks an experienced procurement leader to oversee government procurement activities in Singapore. You will drive end-to-end operations, category management, and value-for-money outcomes while upholding governance standards across policies and frameworks.

You will lead teams, manage complex procurement issues, and partner with divisions to optimise demand planning and supplier engagement. Mondays–Fridays, office hours, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in government procurement.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement, including high-value tenders.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across procurement categories in line with governance policies.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement operations and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Drive category management, sourcing, and value-for-money outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and optimise planning.
• Ensure proper contract management governance and supplier relationship management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Governance & compliance

Tools

GeBIZ system

IM procurement

Job description

You will provide leadership across procurement categories in Environment and Public Health, ensuring efficiency and value-driven outcomes in procurement operations whilst upholding strong governance standards in line with established policies and frameworks.

Job Scope:

You will support procurement functions by carrying out the following activities:

• Procurement Operations Leadership and Public Service Delivery
• Oversee end-to-end procurement operations across categories. Provide senior-level oversight to ensure procurement requirements are executed in a timely and high-quality manner in accordance with procurement policies, IM and regulatory requirements. Provide operational leadership and guidance to procurement teams in managing procurement risks, complex procurement issues, and procurement strategies.
• Category Management and Sourcing
• Drive procurement aggregation and sourcing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and optimise value-for-money outcomes across procurement categories.
• Provide direction on cost optimisation and value creation through internal stakeholder/ supplier and market engagement, and sourcing levers.
• Business Partnership
• Serve as a strategic procurement partner to procuring divisions in advising on procurement approaches and risks for complex and high-value procurement. Drive proactive upstream engagement with procuring divisions to optimise demand forecast and long-term planning.
• Compliance Controls
• Ensure proper procurement documentation, audit trails, and operational controls to meet governance and compliance requirements. Oversee contract management practices and drive supplier relationship management to ensure proper contract management governance and operational continuity.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and service delivery.

Job Requirements:

• At least 12 years of experience in government procurement
• In-depth experience in managing end-to-end procurement operations, including complex and high-value procurement
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational performance in a procurement environment
• Strong knowledge on Instruction Manual (IM) - Procurement and GeBIZ system
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays office hours

Contract

EA License No: 96C4864

Reg. No.: R24121728 EUNICE WOO JING QI