Manager/ Senior Manager (Procurement) – Contract

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join their Procurement team. This role will drive procurement operations, ensuring compliance and value creation across activities. Responsibilities include guiding departments on procurement rules, reviewing submissions, and enhancing procurement processes. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification, at least 3 years' experience in procurement, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a 1-year contract position with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in procurement.
• Good understanding of Government Procurement and GeBIZ is advantageous.
• Resourceful and meticulous with strong multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to line departments for procurement compliance.
• Examine procurement submissions and provide professional advice.
• Review internal procurement processes to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in any discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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

Qualifications

• 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