Senior Procurement Executive

DSTA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense agency in Singapore is seeking a Procurement professional to contribute to the national security by procuring advanced defense systems. You will work with users to define their requirements, prepare documentation, and manage the procurement process ensuring transparency and value. Ideal candidates have a tertiary qualification and strong interpersonal skills, along with experience in a fast-paced environment. This position may lead to a role as Assistant Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in business, finance, and government procurement will be an advantage.
• Organised and meticulous with good project management skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Understand user requirements and formulate procurement strategies.
• Prepare quotations and tender documentation.
• Conduct sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Candidates with relevant working experience may be considered for the position of Assistant Procurement Manager.