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Singapore Polytechnic

Manager - Dept of Finance (Procurement)

Singapore Polytechnic

Fixed Terms

Closing in 3 day(s)

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025

We are looking for a Manager for our Procurement team. The candidate should have good knowledge of public procurement policies and guidelines. The candidate will work closely with the internal team and provide good support to our stakeholders on end to end procurement processes.

What you will be working on

Responsibilities:-

  • Review of documents prior to publication of quotation/tender (ITQ/ITT)

  • Review and provide feedback on Quotation & Tender Evaluation Reports  

  • Review and approval of awards

  • Assist and provide advice/guidance to stakeholders and leading team members to resolve matters with stakeholders

  • Manage the tendering and quotation documents/processes to ensure compliancewith procurement policies and guidelines

  • Continuous review of prolicies and procedures in areas pertaining to procurement to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; and roll out new guidelines/advisory

  • Supervise, guide and motivate colleagues in the procurement team

  • Conduct training sessions for Schools and Departments

  • Involvement in procurement development projects to enhance procurement process efficacy

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements

  • Any other procurement related functions and initiatives

What we are looking for

Requirements:-

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in public procurement

  • A resourceful team player who has demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast pace environment

  • Possess good analytical and problem solving skills to address cross functional work issues

  • Good verbal and written communication

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

  • Hands on experience with procurement platform, GeBIZ, and Cumulus (Workday) system will be added advantage

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

About your application process

This job is closing in 3 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.