Senior Procurement Executive

DSTA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization contributing to Singapore's defense and national security through innovative procurement of advanced defense systems. The role offers on-the-job training, with responsibilities ranging from engaging suppliers to conducting procurement processes and ensuring value for money.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification is required.
• Knowledge of business, finance, and government procurement is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand user requirements and formulate procurement strategies.
• Conduct procurement processes including evaluation and negotiation.
• Engage industries to understand market conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Project management skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Analytical work

Education

Tertiary qualification in any discipline

Job description

Join our Procurement family where you will contribute to the defence and national security of Singapore by procuring state-of-the art defence systems, goods and services.

Under guidance and on-the-job training, the role will require you to:

• Work with users to understand their requirements, review specifications, formulate procurement approaches and strategies appropriate for the purchases.
• Prepare quotations/tender documentations.
• Conduct procurement processes of sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management in accordance with policies and guidelines to ensure transparency, fairness and value for money.
• Conduct market research and engage industries to understand supplier landscape and market supply conditions.
• Innovate and add-value to the procurement processes.
• Tertiary qualification in any discipline
• Knowledge in business, finance and government procurement will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised and meticulous
• Enjoys critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical work
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Able to work in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment
• Good project management skills