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.
About your application process
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 Info-communications Media Development Authority or the wider Public Service.