Procurement Strategy Lead

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

sgovterp is seeking an Assistant Director, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, policy governance, and supplier management in the public sector. The role focuses on delivering value, ensuring continuity, and optimising spend across the organisation, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and governance.

You will work with stakeholders to drive procurement excellence and digital transformation. The role requires robust analytical abilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience leading strategic procurement initiatives in public or commercial sectors.
• Professional procurement certification such as CPM, CPSM, MCIPS, or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management to deliver value-for-money and savings.
• Provide governance, policy, and compliance guidance across procurement activities.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Engage stakeholders as a trusted advisor throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Drive procurement transformation, analytics, and digitalisation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Governance & compliance

Leadership

Education

CPM/CPSM/MCIPS certification or equivalent

Tools

eSourcing platforms

Digital procurement tools

Job description

sgovterp is seeking an Assistant Director, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, policy governance, and supplier management in the public sector. The role focuses on delivering value, ensuring continuity, and optimising spend across the organisation, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and governance.

You will work with stakeholders to drive procurement excellence and digital transformation. The role requires robust analytical abilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence