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Government Technology Agency

ICT&SS Procurement Specialist

Government Technology Agency

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

What you will be working on

  • Elicit, scope and manage business requirements to support Government and internal procurement strategies with application of ICT knowledge.

  • Perform data analysis to enable data-driven decision on procurement strategies, supplier performance and approaches for the assigned bulk tenders. This includes research on demand and supply-related market factors to substantiate decision making.

  • Manage operations of ICT procurement projects including Government procurement processes for both Whole-of-Government and internal agency requirements.

  • Participate in the Government procurement’s tender and evaluation processes in accordance with Government policies, providing guidance to business/technical users on specification requirements and queries for both internal and Whole-of-Government procurements.

  • Address user clarifications to enable rapid adoption and smooth transition of participating agencies onto bulk tenders with good understanding of ICT industry key players for ICT products/services applicable to Government.

  • Apply contract monitoring methods to assess suppliers’ performance, and execute contract management procedures and techniques.

  • Manage suppliers (in accordance to contractual obligations) to meet stipulated service levels within scope and schedule, and perform variation and technology refresh (when necessary) for the assigned bulk tenders.

  • Perform timely reporting to upper management regarding the status of the project.

  • Manage project timeline, stakeholders and communications including handling internal and external customers’ queries.


 

What we are looking for

  • Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information/Infocomm Technology, Computer or Electronics Engineering or related discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in ICT Industry and/or Government procurement

  • Participated in full software or product development cycles

  • Proven experience in IT business analysis

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders

  • Good analytical, organization and planning skills

  • A team player who is able to work independently.

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation. 

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

  

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

About Government Technology Agency

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today! Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.