Senior Procurement Manager

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a 1-year contract position to enhance efficiency and compliance within procurement operations. The successful candidate will guide departments on procurement rules and processes, examine submissions, and improve internal processes. Candidates should possess a tertiary qualification, have at least 3 years of procurement experience, and be adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in procurement.
• Good understanding of Government Procurement and GeBIZ is advantageous.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to ensure compliance and optimal procurement outcomes.
• Examine procurement submissions and provide professional advice.
• Review and strengthen internal procurement processes for operational efficiency.
• Undertake data analytics, automation projects, and training on procurement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Resourcefulness

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in any discipline

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team to facilitate procurement operations within URA, driving efficiency, compliance and value creation across procurement activities.

What you will be working on:

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic partner to line departments, providing guidance on procurement rules, policies and processes to ensure compliance and optimal procurement outcomes
• Examine procurement submissions including expenditure papers and award recommendation reports, and provide professional advice on the preparation of sourcing documentation such as specifications, appropriate procurement strategies, and evaluation criteria to achieve value for money
• Review and strengthen internal procurement processes to drive operational efficiency, enhance compliance frameworks, and ensure alignment with best practices
• Undertake additional responsibilities including data analytics, automation projects, and staff training on procurement, as needed

This is a 1-year contract position, and further extension will be dependent on work performance.

What we are looking for:

Role requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in any discipline
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in procurement
• Good understanding of Government Procurement and GeBIZ is advantageous
• Strong in critical thinking, resourceful and meticulous, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Able to work independently as well as in a team in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal, communication, analytical and writing skills

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.