Senior Manager, Procurement & Contracts, CSPO

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks a dedicated procurement and contracts professional to bridge Infrastructure Group and the Central Procurement Unit. You will support procurement planning, coordination, contract administration, and governance to ensure timely, compliant acquisitions for infrastructure operations and projects.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to plan procurement, advise on approaches, review submissions for completeness and compliance,

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, contract management, project coordination, facilities management, or infrastructure-related functions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of procurement governance and contract management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for procurement and contract-related matters within Infrastructure Group.
• Partner with stakeholders to plan procurement requirements and advise on procurement approaches.
• Coordinate with Central Procurement Unit, Finance, and project teams to facilitate efficient procurement processes and contract administration.
• Review procurement submissions for completeness, quality, and compliance with organisational policies and governance requirements.
• Monitor procurement pipelines, contract renewals, and key milestones to support business continuity and project delivery.
• Lead end-to-end management of contracts, including contract formulation, execution, administration, variation management, renewals, and close-out.
• Develop, review, and implement contract management policies, procedures, and standard operating processes to strengthen governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure procurement and contract administration are conducted in accordance with Government procurement policies, internal governance requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Maintain procurement and contract records, including the contract repository, dashboards, and management reports.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement and contract management processes and improve operational efficiency across Infrastructure Group.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Procurement governance

Coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

The role serves as the key liaison between Infrastructure Group stakeholders and the Central Procurement Unit. The role supports procurement planning, coordination, contract administration, and governance to ensure the timely, efficient, and compliant acquisition of goods and services required for infrastructure operations and projects. This role complements the Central Procurement Unit by partnering Infrastructure Group stakeholders to facilitate smooth end‑to‑end procurement and contract management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement and contract‑related matters within Infrastructure Group.
• Partner with stakeholders to plan procurement requirements, advise on appropriate procurement approaches, and ensure timely submission of procurement requests.
• Coordinate with the Central Procurement Unit, Finance, and project teams to facilitate efficient procurement processes and contract administration.
• Review procurement submissions to ensure completeness, quality, and compliance with organisational policies and governance requirements.
• Monitor procurement pipelines, contract renewals, and key milestones to support business continuity and project delivery.
• Lead the end‑to‑end management of contracts, including contract formulation, execution, administration, variation management, renewals, and close‑out.
• Develop, review, and implement contract management policies, procedures, and standard operating processes to strengthen governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure procurement and contract administration are conducted in accordance with Government procurement policies, internal governance requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Maintain procurement and contract records, including the contract repository, dashboards, and management reports.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement and contract management processes and improve operational efficiency across Infrastructure Group.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in procurement, contract management, project coordination, facilities management, or infrastructure‑related functions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of procurement governance and contract management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.

Key Success Factors

• Timely and effective coordination of procurement activities.
• High‑quality and compliant procurement submissions.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and collaboration.
• Effective oversight of contracts and procurement pipelines.
• Continuous improvement of procurement processes and service delivery.