Senior Executive - Procurement

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

AWS/ Bonuses

Health insurance

Wellness programmes

Job summary

SINDA invites applications for a contract procurement role to manage end-to-end activities in line with established policies and regulatory requirements. You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver ethical, transparent, cost-effective outcomes.

The role involves contract administration, governance adherence, and continuous improvement across procurement processes, including data analytics and system enhancements. Flexibility for organisation-wide events is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in a regulated or service-based organization.
• Good understanding of procurement governance, contracts and vendor management.
• Familiarity with procurement regulations and internal controls.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organized with strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Administer procurement contracts and vendor engagements, including records and communications.
• Ensure fair, transparent processes with proper audit trails and documentation.
• Support departments with guidance on procurement policies, procedures and governance.
• Assist with procurement systems, data analytics, reporting and process improvements including RPA.
• Contribute to SINDA initiatives and participate in events as required.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Administration

CIPS certification (advantage)

Job description

[Contract Position]

Job Description:

You will be responsible for managing the organisation’s procurement activities in accordance with established policies, regulatory requirements, and Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply (CIPS) best-practice standards, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver ethical, transparent, cost-effective, and timely outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including Approval of Requisitions (AOR), sourcing of quotations, and tender exercises, in accordance with the established procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Administer procurement-related contracts and vendor engagements, including vendor registration, maintenance of vendor records, documentation, and ongoing communications.
• Ensure all procurement processes are conducted in a fair, transparent, and compliant manner, with complete documentation and proper audit trails.
• Provide assistance to departments, including guidance on Procurement related policies, procedures, governance requirements, sourcing approaches, specifications, evaluation criteria, and documentation.
• Support procurement systems administration, data analytics, reporting, and initiatives related to process improvements, digitalisation, and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Contribute to procurement-related projects and organisational initiatives and undertake other duties as assigned by the reporting officer.
• Participate in Divisional and SINDA-wide events when required.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply (CIPS) or equivalent procurement qualifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a regulated or service‑based organization.
• Good understanding of procurement governance, policies, contract administration, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with relevant procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prepare clear procurement documentation and reports.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple procurement activities independently and effectively.
• Participate in Divisional and SINDA-wide events when required.

Our Welfare:

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• AWS/ Bonuses
• Health insurance
• Wellness programmes

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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