We are looking for a visionary procurement team lead to drive the team to deliver desired values and benefits for IMDA. You are a change agent to steer strategic transformation in Procurement, leverage on data analytics and harness new technologies to drive innovations, automation and service deliveries.
Senior Manager/Assistant Director, Procurement
Info-communications Media Development Authority
Fixed Terms
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Drive the development, review and implementation of procurement policies and processes to stay ahead of the rapidly changing environment and achieving effectiveness and efficiencies without compromising compliance
- Lead automation projects such as Robotic Processing Automation to automate repetitive processes, and Chatbot to empower stakeholders to self-help, deepen their procurement knowledge and increase compliance
- Stay abreast of economic, market, industry and organisational developments to identify procurement trends and solutions to stay relevant. Lead the team to execute data-based procurement and improve efficiency and value in buying the different categories of requirements
- Strategise buys for best sourcing to meet stakeholders’ needs and timelines, and increase values and deliver outcomes across the organisation
- Foster strong positive team culture and stakeholder relationship. Develop and strengthen procurement officers’ capability in best sourcing strategies
- Facilitate audit reviews for improvements in policies, processes and systems and strengthen weaknesses or close gaps identified during review
What we are looking for
- A minimum of eight years' experience in government procurement, including at least three years in a supervisory position
- Hands-on experience with GeBIZ is essential
- Prior experience in any of the following areas is advantageous: process redesign, process automation, data analytics, strategic reporting or Workday financial system
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively with stakeholders across all management levels
- Strong personal qualities including resourcefulness, adaptability to rapid change, innovative thinking, attention to detail, self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication abilities with proven skills in analysis, writing, problem-solving and project/contract management
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About Info-communications Media Development Authority
Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans.
As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.