Procurement Professional Programme (Senior Associate / Associate)

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking applicants for the Procurement Professional Programme. This 2-year full-time role involves rotations across public service agencies, focusing on procurement policy, sourcing, and supplier management. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and up to 5 years of work experience are encouraged to apply. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming government procurement and contribute to national growth.

Qualifications

• Open to fresh graduates and professionals with up to 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential is preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and review procurement policies and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis to inform policy and strategy decisions.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Job description

What the role is:

Procurement Professional Programme (P3) Job Application Period: 12 Jan – 15 Mar 2026. Are you ready to make an impact on Singapore’s public services and economy? Join the two-year Procurement Professional Programme and help transform government procurement. As part of a function managing $28 billion in annual government spending, you will support public service delivery, contribute to economic sustainability, and ensure prudent use of public funds.

This is a 2-year full‑time role with rotations across public service agencies, certified training, exposure to government procurement policy and operational procurement work, community learning, and mentoring. The role requires a Whole‑of‑Government (WOG) mindset, critical thinking, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, business partnership skills, and understanding of governance principles. You will join the Ministry of Finance – Government Procurement Function Office (GPFO), established in 2020 to lead and transform WOG procurement. By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with core procurement competencies and diverse experiences, ready to drive government procurement transformation and impact national growth.

What you will be working on:

This role offers diverse procurement experience across multiple agencies and domains. It supports your development of key competencies crucial for career agility while working within agency procurement teams to unlock value and deliver business outcomes. You will receive guidance and on‑the‑job training across various agencies, with responsibilities potentially spanning three key areas:

• Procurement Policy, Strategy and Governance
  • Supporting and reviewing procurement policies and processes
  • Providing advisory on basic procurement policies
  • Conducting spend analysis to inform policy and strategy decisions
• Sourcing, Category Management and Procurement Operations
  • Understanding stakeholder requirements and recommending appropriate procurement approaches
  • Developing strategies for demand aggregation and cost optimisation
  • Identifying and mitigating procurement risks
  • Conducting procurement processes from preparation to award
  • Supporting procurement systems management
• Contract and Supplier Management
  • Managing contracts
  • Providing contractual advice and ensuring compliance
  • Coordinating with suppliers to ensure performance and timely deliveries

What we are looking for:

We are seeking individuals with genuine interest in public procurement and supporting the nation’s development. This programme is open to fresh graduates and professionals with up to 5 years of work experience. This programme is slated to start in Aug 2026.

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with demonstrated leadership potential.
• Recent graduates or working professionals with up to 5 years of experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and within teams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Note: The above application is for candidates who are not currently serving in the Public Service. If you are a public officer, you should contact your Ministry/Agency HR team for more information about internal development opportunities.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by end April 2026. Successful candidates will be appointed on a two‑year contract with MOF.

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;
• 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.