Senior Procurement Executive/Assistant Manager (Technology Procurement)

PSA Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA Singapore seeks a results-driven Senior Procurement Executive/Assistant Manager (Technology Procurement) to lead strategic sourcing and procurement of technology and digital solutions that underpin PSA's operations, cybersecurity posture, and innovation agenda.

You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to manage end-to-end procurement for tech goods and services, define requirements, prepare tender specs, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliant, value-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree with 2–3 years of procurement experience.
• Strong grasp of strategic sourcing, tendering procedures, contract drafting, and supplier governance.
• Confidence and clarity in negotiation and communication, with a flair for building trusted relationships across teams and vendors.
• Self-motivation and resourcefulness, with a drive to challenge the status quo and deliver results in a fast-moving, global environment.
• Familiarity with e-procurement tools (e.g. SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Zycus) is an advantage.
• CIPS or CPSM certification or progress towards it will be viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for technology-related goods and services, including infrastructure, applications, platforms, and digital services.
• Collaborate with user departments to define technical and business requirements, prepare tender specifications, and align sourcing strategies with goals.
• Conduct evaluation of proposals and lead negotiations to secure sound agreements.
• Draft and finalise contracts with deliverables, obligations, and risk provisions, ensuring governance alignment.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and vendors to drive procurement excellence.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Tendering procedures

Contract drafting

Supplier governance

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Global environment

E-procurement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Zycus

Job description

We are seeking a results-oriented and commercially astute professional to join our team as an Senior Procurement Executive/Assistant Manager (Technology Procurement).

You will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of a wide range of technology and digital solutions that underpin the PSA's operational effectiveness, cybersecurity posture, and innovation agenda.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformation initiatives and work alongside cross-functional stakeholders to ensure value-driven, compliant, and fit-for-purpose procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for technology-related goods and services, including infrastructure, applications, platforms, and digital services.
• Collaborate with user departments to define clear technical and business requirements, prepare robust tender specifications, and align sourcing strategies with organisational goals.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluation of proposals and lead negotiations to secure commercially and contractually sound agreements.
• Draft and finalise contracts that clearly articulate deliverables, obligations, and risk provisions, ensuring alignment with legal and governance standards.
• Cultivate effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive procurement excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Contribute to the enhancement of procurement processes to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

What You Bring

• A recognised degree with 2-3 years of procurement experience.
• A strong grasp of strategic sourcing, tendering procedures, contract drafting, and supplier governance.
• Confidence and clarity in negotiation and communication, with a flair for building trusted relationships across teams and vendors.
• Self-motivation and resourcefulness, with a drive to challenge the status quo and deliver results in a fast-moving, global environment.
• Familiarity with e-procurement tools (e.g. SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Zycus) is an advantage.
• CIPS or CPSM certification or progress towards it will be viewed favourably.