This position leads and manages the procurement function In NParks and provides the strategic direction in procurement management across the entire agency including the development of innovative procurement solutions.
National Parks Board
Director / Procurement
Fixed Terms
Closing on 06 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Procurement Leadership – Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies and procedures that support NPark’s strategic objectives and ensuring effective execution
Procurement Governance and Oversight – Work with operational units to establish robust procurement processes and controls to ensure strong governance. Help to ensure projects are delivered within approved limits and comply with the government rules on procurement and agency procurement policies. Provide strategic information on procurement activities to the Senior Management to support transparency, fairness and value for money outcomes
Tender and Contract Administration – Oversee the operation of Procurement Function in providing comprehensive tender and quotation management through GeBIZ. This involves all service and construction-related tenders in line with established government rules, guidelines and compliance requirements.
Risk Management and Assurance – Work with operational units to ensure clarity in technical requirements and performance standards and mitigate risk exposure in ensuring successful delivery of outcomes and support audit reviews and internal process improvements and implement improvements to procurement policies and procedures
Procurement Innovation and Process Improvement – Implement appropriate procurement methods for engaging consultants and contractors and make use of appropriate procurement methods and tender assessments to achieve innovation and enhanced productivity. Lay out the procedures for payments to ensure timely payments to consultants and contractors
Capability development through process improvement and digitalisation - Conduct service journeys in improving stakeholder experience and process mapping to streamline, standardise and automate processes and enhance systems through the adoption of AI and other digital tools. Adopt competency-based approach towards the career and professional development of procurement officers. Conduct training to the rest of NParks officers and enhance procurement competency
Resource Optimisation – Operate effectively within tight fiscal conditions. Requires partnering with line units to drive cost efficiency and financial discipline while reviewing procurement structure to optimise limited manpower resources and enhance strategic business partnership capabilities
What we are looking for
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong stakeholder management skills
Quick and efficient in rendering sound technical advice to stakeholders
Strong interest in nurturing people
Able to negotiate in a win-win situation
Able to see, grow and multiply networks
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 06 Mar 2026.
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 National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.
About National Parks Board
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.
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