Assistant Director / Senior Manager, Procurement

[What the role is]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.[What you will be working on]Your responsibilities would encompass the following: 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 reviewDesired QualificationsYou should have a general degree with at least 8 years’ experience in government procurement, and of which, at least 3 years are in supervisory position. You should be able to multi-task and have demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management. You are resourceful, able to adapt in a fast-changing environment, innovative, meticulous, self-driven and people-oriented. You possess good communication, analytical, writing, problem-solving and project/contract management skills. You should have hands-on knowledge of GeBIZ. Relevant experience in process redesigning, process automation, data analytics or strategic reporting or Workday financial system will be an advantage.[What we are looking for]Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.Position will commensurate with experience.