Short Professional Job Description
Lead strategic procurement operations on a fixed-term contract, driving cost optimisation, supplier performance, and procurement governance across multiple categories. Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, manage high-value procurement projects, and partner with senior stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, mitigate supplier risks, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement operations across multiple categories and business units.
- Develop strategic sourcing plans to improve cost efficiency and maximise commercial value.
- Manage competitive tenders, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and procurement approvals.
- Build strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance, service quality, and delivery reliability.
- Advise senior management on procurement strategy, sourcing decisions, and supplier risk management.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee contract management, procurement documentation, audit readiness, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process automation, and procurement transformation.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders to align purchasing with business objectives.
- Prepare procurement performance reports, savings analyses, and management recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 3 - 4 years of public-sector procurement experience for the advertised PERSOL APAC role.
- Strong knowledge of government procurement policies, IM (Procurement), and the GeBIZ procurement platform.
- Proven experience leading complex, high-value procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Excellent supplier negotiation, contract management, and commercial analysis skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver results within a fixed-term contract.
Pay: $12,000.00 - $16,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Downtown Core