Senior Procurement Executive / Assistant Procurement Manager

DSTA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental procurement agency in Singapore seeks a dedicated professional for a Procurement role. You will contribute to national security by procuring advanced defence systems and services. Key responsibilities include understanding user requirements, preparing tender documentation, and managing procurement processes to ensure transparency and value. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills, a tertiary qualification, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Relevant experience may lead to the position of Assistant Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with users to understand their requirements and formulate procurement strategies.
• Prepare quotations/tender documentation.
• Conduct sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in any discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

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.