Snr Asst Director / Asst Director (Category Mgmt and Services Dept) - Contract

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. Responsibilities 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 Requirements 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.