Senior Executive – Procurement

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

AWS/ Bonuses

Health insurance

Wellness programmes

Job summary

SINDA is seeking a contract Procurement Specialist to manage the organisation's procurement activities in line with policies, CIPS best-practice standards, and regulatory requirements. You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver ethical, cost-effective, and timely outcomes.

Responsibilities include end-to-end procurement, AOR approvals, tendering, contract administration, vendor management, governance, data analytics, and process improvements including RPA.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience.
• Good understanding of procurement governance, policies, contract administration, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Participation in Divisional and SINDA-wide events.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including AOR, sourcing quotations, and tender exercises.
• Administer procurement-related contracts and vendor engagements.
• Ensure procurement processes are fair, transparent, and compliant with audit trails.
• Provide guidance on procurement policies, procedures, governance, and documentation.
• Support procurement systems administration, data analytics, reporting, and process improvements including RPA.
• Contribute to procurement-related projects and organisational initiatives.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Document preparation

Analytical skills

Governance & compliance

Education

Diploma or Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement systems

Vendor management

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.

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

We aim to take care of your well-being.

We provide:

• Career development opportunities

• Flexible working hours

• AWS/ Bonuses

• Health insurance

• Wellness programmes