Senior Manager, Procurement

Sentosa Development Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentosa Development Corporation seeks a procurement specialist to lead major tenders from initiation to award and provide strategic advice to business divisions. You will drive digital transformation, sustainability in procurement, and policy improvement across the organization.

The role requires a degree in Building or Quantity Surveying, strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills, and GeBIZ proficiency. Public sector experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Building or Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience in procurement, preferably in the public sector.
• Proficient in GeBIZ and familiar with Government IM requirements.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Stakeholder engagement across levels.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous approach.
• Interest in data analytics for insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead major and complex tenders from initiation to award.
• Manage end-to-end tendering; align with policies and procedures.
• Advise on complex procurement issues and contract terms.
• Contribute to Procure‑to‑Pay process improvements; AI/automation.
• Support digitalization and data analytics initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Promote knowledge sharing of procurement policies and initiatives.

Skills

GeBIZ

Public procurement

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Policy development

Data analytics

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Building degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

GeBIZ

Contract templates

Job description

What the role is

As a key member of the team responsible for the organization’s procurement function, the role involves executing tendering processes and delivery, providing strategic procurement advice to business divisions, and supporting the Procurement team in driving innovation and enhancing efficiency. This includes contributing to policy development and process review, spearheading digital transformation initiatives, and promoting capability‑building efforts to foster procurement excellence.

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities

• Leading major and complex construction and consultancy tenders from initiation to award.
• Managing end‑to‑end tendering processes, ensuring alignment with procurement objectives, policies, and procedures. This includes collaborating with business divisions to understand their needs, developing tender requirements, and providing contract advisory services post‑award.
• Offering expert advice and leading discussions on complex procurement issues that may involve unconventional tender methodologies, contract structures, or terms and conditions. This may include approaches like BCA’s Collaborative Contracting, multi‑disciplinary consultancy tenders with phased awards, or projects under the MOF Gateway Process.
• Contributing to Procure‑to‑Pay process improvements by streamlining procurement policies, processes, and templates, as well as developing guides and resources to facilitate user navigation and improve procurement agility. This includes exploring opportunities to embed artificial intelligence capabilities and automation into procurement workflows, as well as integrating green procurement standards and sustainability requirements into existing policies, templates, and evaluation frameworks.
• Supporting the implementation of digitalization, artificial intelligence and data analytics initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and procurement performance, leveraging data to identify trends and gain actionable insights, management reporting, and procurement planning.
• Promoting knowledge‑sharing and effective communication of procurement policies and initiatives to internal stakeholders, fostering greater awareness and competency in procurement practices across the organization.

What we are looking for

Job Requirements

• A recognized degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in procurement, with a preference for candidates who have worked in public sector procurement.
• Proficiency in GeBIZ, familiar with Government IM requirements and Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract is essential.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• A self‑motivated, resourceful, and committed individual, capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a meticulous approach to work.
• Experience in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing procurement policies or initiatives is an advantage.
• A strong interest in utilizing data analytics to identify insights and trends.