Senior Manager/ Manager, Procurement

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech, in partnership with the NCSS, is seeking a procurement professional to provide support across procurement activities, governances, and central services. The role involves advising divisions, reviewing policies, and driving improvements in procurement procedures to ensure economy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant finance and government procurement experience, strong communication, and project-management capabilities to deliver compliant, well-documented

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-versed with the Government Instruction Manual on Procurement.
• Knowledge of GeBIZ and business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Procurement in managing procurement activities for NCSS.
• Plan and direct central procurement services for NCSS.
• Provide advice to NCSS divisions on Procurement issues.
• Review Procurement policies for compliance with the Government Instruction Manual.
• Review approvals for correctness of submission, procedures and documentation.
• Plan and direct development of new or improved Procurement procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organised

Independent

Project management

Decision support

Tools

GeBIZ

Job description

What the role is

To provide support to NCSS divisions to conduct procurement activities to run the various programmes/projects under NCSS. To review and ensure governance and controls are in place for procurement.

What you will be working on

Assist the Head of Procurement in managing procurement activites in NCSS Plan and direct the provision of central procurement services for NCSS Provide advice to NCSS divisions on Procurement issues Review Procurement policies for compliance with the Government Instruction Manual for Procurement Review all Procurement approvals for correctness of submission, procedures and documentation Plan and direct the development of new or improved Procurement procedures to maintain economy and efficiency of operations Conduct in-house Procurement training to build up/improve the overall competency of NCSS officers Perform Procurement analysis to gain insight and draw up trends to facilitate Procurement planning

What we are looking for

Personal Competencies Good interpersonal and communication skills Organised and meticulous Independent, resourceful, energetic, proactive, results-oriented leaser and team player Good project management and decision support skills Skills Required Well verse with Instruction Manual on Procurement Posseses good knowledge of GeBIZ Posseses good Business Analytic skill Experiences At least 5 years’ of relevant work experience in Finance & Government Procurement Only shortlisted candidate will be notified

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