[What the role is]
You will be part of a team responsible for upholding proper procurement governance in NEA. You will manage and/or lead procurement activities across procurement categories, while ensuring compliance with policies, achieving value-for-money outcomes, and partnering business units by providing sound procurement advice to support their operational needs.
[What you will be working on]
You will support procurement functions in NEA by carrying out the following activities:
Procurement Execution and Delivery
- Manage and/or lead end-to-end procurement processes (tenders and quotations)
- Ensure timely and high-quality execution of procurement requirements in accordance with IM (Procurement) and relevant guidelines
- Prepare, review and/or oversee tender and quotation documents to ensure compliance with IM (Procurement), statutory requirements, and relevant guidelines
Category Support and Sourcing
- Support and/or lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies across procurement categories
- Identify opportunities for aggregation, standardisation, and cost optimisation
- Conduct and/or oversee market analysis and supplier engagement to support effective sourcing decisions
Business Partnership
- Proactively engage stakeholders to understand requirements and provide procurement advice on approaches, risks, and cost optimisation opportunities
- Undertake upstream engagement with user divisions and suppliers to support demand planning and formulation of procurement strategies (for more complex or higher-value procurements)
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, IM, and regulatory requirements across procurement activities
- Maintain and/or oversee proper documentation and audit trail for all procurement processes
Continuous Improvement
- Support and/or implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness
[What we are looking for]
Requirements
- At least 5–8 years of experience in government procurement (candidates with more experience may be considered for senior roles)
- Experience in managing procurement projects; exposure to complex or high-value procurements
- Good applied knowledge of IM (Procurement), IM (Revenue), and GeBIZ
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver outcomes in a timely manner
- Good team player with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting. 
