Strategy Group leads and organises the Public Service to develop and implement the Government’s strategic priorities. The Corporate Services (CS) directorate provides key support services for PMO-SG and has 4 main functions: i. Finance manages PMO-SG’s annual budget and makes recommendation on allocation of financial resources; ii. Knowledge Management oversees the registry and documentation of the thinking of the past and helps with our decision for new ideas and future policies; iii. Procurement provides advice on procurement matters and reviews procurement submissions for compliance; and iv. Admin oversees the day-to-day operations in PMO-SG. As a procurement officer, your key responsibilities include managing and providing procurement advice for the end-to-end procurement value chain and maintains oversight of procurement framework and processes (in terms of operations efficiency, effectiveness and control) for the organisation. You are required to work closely with directorates to uphold Procurement’s principles of transparency, open and fair competition as well as value for money. You will also be supporting operations related to Business Continuity Planning for the organisation.

• Develop policy for internal approving limits and establish effective delegation of authority for increased business responsiveness; • Develop strategic procurement plans in partnership with business units and formulate procurement approaches and strategies appropriate for the purchases; • Propose recommendations for improvements required in governance processes and system improvements to enable procurement data analytics and identify/ resolve issues with the respective stakeholders for clear enforcement of policies and procedures; • Develop sustainable procurement framework and analyse impact of findings/ lapses and propose changes to governance policies and procedures in order to maintain efficiency of procurement delivery; • Perform risk analysis for planning of complex purchasing requirements to identify/ anticipate potential issues; and • Develop organisational capability and awareness in procurement.

Competencies Required • [Working Effectively with Stakeholders] Ability to actively engage stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, in order to identify issues of concern and co-create solutions that meet their needs while also advancing the organisation’s priorities. • [Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgement] Ability to collect and analyse different sources of information to aid your assessment of the problem at hand. This includes the ability to consider and evaluate possible solutions and propose the most appropriate one. • [Procurement Strategy & Policy] Ability to determine procurement strategy and policies for the organisation, ensuring alignment to overall organisational strategy and compliance requirements. • [Contract Management] Ability to manage key contracts (high value, high risk) throughout the contract life cycle to ensure satisfactory performance and reduce risk exposure. • [Sourcing & Category Management] Ability to translate business requirements into contractual agreements with suppliers through analysis, tendering and negotiation. Personal Traits • Meticulous with an eye for details and able to handle work in an organised manner • Self-starter who is both a team-player and an independent worker who can work well with tight timelines • Able to manage and resolve issues involving multiple parties and stakeholders • Embrace design thinking, data analytics and leverage on digital technology to streamline work processes Work Experience Required • Prior working experience in Government Procurement is preferred.

The Strategy Group in the Prime Minister’s Office drives Whole-of-Government strategic planning, and partners government agencies on policy development. It identifies key priorities and emerging issues over the medium to long term, such as population and climate change; it influences strategic resource allocation; and catalyses new functions and capabilities in order to deliver policies that are in the long-term interest of Singapore.