Procurement Operations Lead — Client-Facing & End-to-End

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager for its Procurement Division. This role involves owning end-to-end procurement execution across a portfolio of Research Institutes and corporate entities, ensuring timely and compliant procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement, strong commercial acumen, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers an opportunity to be a trusted partner in procurement, shaping requirements and driving successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant procurement experience, preferably in public-sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess price reasonableness.
• Clear communicator, able to advise senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement execution for assigned portfolio.
• Engage with clients to shape requirements and recommend procurement approaches.
• Maintain procurement records and support audit reviews.

Skills

Procurement execution

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager for its Procurement Division. This role involves owning end-to-end procurement execution across a portfolio of Research Institutes and corporate entities, ensuring timely and compliant procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement, strong commercial acumen, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers an opportunity to be a trusted partner in procurement, shaping requirements and driving successful outcomes.