Senior Manager/ Manager, Procurement

National Council of Social Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NCSS is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support its divisions in running procurement activities and ensuring governance and controls are in place.

You will assist the Head of Procurement, plan central procurement services, advise divisions on procurement issues, review policies against MANUAL, and conduct training to raise NCSS officers' competency. This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience in finance and government procurement.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ of relevant work experience in Finance & Government Procurement.
• Experience reviewing and enforcing procurement governance and controls.
• Knowledge of instructional manuals and government procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Procurement in managing procurement activities for 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.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

GeBIZ knowledge

Business analytics

Tools

GeBIZ software

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:

[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:

[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

About National Council of Social Service

NCSS is the umbrella body for over 500 member social service agencies in Singapore. Its mission is to provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs, and strengthening strategic partnerships, for an effective social service ecosystem. Community Chest and Social Service Institute (SSI) are part of NCSS. For more information visit www.ncss.gov.sg