The Procurement Division comprises of three functional teams in the domain of Operations, Governance, Category Management and Special Projects overseeing all procurement policies, systems and activities.

Job Responsibilities: • Be a change agent in building a culture of procurement compliance through continuous monitoring (aided by data analytics), improvement and training to stakeholders. • Development and implementation of best-in-class methods to perform smart audits through outcome of data analytics and industry best known methods. • Coordinate and response to procurement audits together with the Procurement Operations team. • Develop analytical insights on specific commodities and macro-economic trends to recommend strategies. • Possess and build specialist/domain knowledge of specific commodities. • Setting best in class commodities management strategies and tools (eg, contract terms/models) with Operations team to implement effective knowledge empowerment of stakeholders. • Work with Stakeholders on critical projects to understand business priorities, to propose and execute operational strategies with consideration to risk mitigation, proper governance, cost management and timelines. • Translate recommended strategies to initiatives and execute the initiatives. • Monitor and track the progress of initiatives for management reporting.

Job Requirements: • 3 years of relevant experience. • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, ability to translate data to intelligence. • High achieving, independent individual with clear communication skills for stakeholder persuasion and management reporting. • Resourceful individual with active listening skills to gather information and anticipate next steps. • Situational problem-solving skills with ability to concise complex problem into executable solution(s). • Good project management skills to deliver results with given resources and timelines. • Strong understanding of contracting principles, capable of drafting contract solutions with limited supervision. The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

MISSION We advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate with the wider research community as well as other public sector agencies towards meaningful and impactful outcomes. Together with the other public sector entities, we develop industry sectors by: • integrating our capabilities to create impact with Multi-National Corporations and Globally Competitive Companies; • partnering Local Enterprises for productivity and gearing them for growth; and • nurturing R&D-driven Start-ups by seeding for surprises and shaping for success. Our research, in addition, also contributes to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. These serve to enhance lives in Singapore and beyond. VISION A global leader in science, technology and open innovation The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors, and bring science and technology to benefit the economy and society.