Senior Executive/ Manager, Procurement Operations

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive/Manager, Procurement Operations within the Finance and Procurement Division. You will support end-to-end procurement processes and provide operational guidance to stakeholders, driving automation and efficiency through data insights.

Key duties include developing strategic sourcing and category-specific procurement strategies, managing tender exercises for MOE Schools and Headquarters, and administering demand aggregation

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement with exposure to strategic sourcing and category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and category-specific procurement strategies.
• Manage and support tender exercises for MOE Schools and Headquarters.
• Establish and administer MOE’s demand aggregation contracts.
• Provide advice on procurement policies and support resources, guides and templates.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Job description

What the role is:

As a Senior Executive/ Manager, Procurement Operations in the Finance and Procurement Division, you will be part of a dynamic team that serves as the centre of excellence for strategic sourcing and category management across MOE Schools and Headquarters. You will support end-to-end procurement processes and provide operational guidance to stakeholders. You will also contribute to operational efficiency improvements by generating insights from data and driving automation and optimisation of work processes.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and category-specific procurement strategies that respond to organisational needs and market conditions
• Manage and support tender exercises for MOE Schools and Headquarters
• Establish and administer MOE’s demand aggregation contracts for MOE Schools and Headquarters
• Provide advice on procurement policies and support the development of procurement resources, guides and templates

We welcome individuals with or without work experience to apply for the position.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant training and/ or experience in procurement work with exposure to strategic sourcing/ category management practices
• Familiarity with government procurement policies and processes would be an advantage
• An independent, proactive and resourceful team player
• Good analytical abilities, writing, communication and presentation skills

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.