Job Description

What the role is:The Procurement and Administration Services Division (PASD) ensures the integrity of NEA\'s procurement process and provides stewardship of administration services. PASD establishes, implements and oversees the procurement policies & frameworks as well as provides advisories in ensuring the standards of integrity are maintained throughout the procurement value chain. It also forecasts, plans and manages the administration services. PASD strives to serve as the Business Partner to NEA\'s Divisions to support their business needs in enhancing the user experience in both procurement and administration services.As an Assistant Manager, you will be part of a team that is responsible for providing procurement policy & system support and upholding proper procurement governance in NEA.What you will be working on:You will support the procurement functions in NEA by carrying out the following activities:Oversee the existing procurement systems and ensure that the systems are able to meet the changing organisational requirements and address policy updates.Provide system administration support for procurement systems to meet operational and regulatory requirements.Identify business needs, develop and implement digital solutions.Perform data analytics and generate insights for procurement to drive improved decision making and development of effective and efficient procurement processes.Conduct health check on procurement transactions to ensure governance and compliance, and prepare management dashboard for reporting to senior management.Provide procurement advice to users on all stages of procurement cycle.Support procurement policy and process review to improve operational efficiency whilst ensuring governance and compliance to IM on procurement, including exploring demand aggregation of goods and services and other procurement levers to achieve cost optimisation.Improve outreach, conduct training and facilitate dialogue among the procurement community in NEA.Standardise good practices on category sourcing across different business units which include review of procurement policies and procedures to improve cost and process efficiency, strengthen governance control and compliance, and support innovation.What we are looking for:Job Requirements:At least 4 years of experience in government procurementPrior experience in system development, system administration, data analytics, website design and development is preferredHave a passion for procurement works, able to adapt to changes and work well under tight deadlinesGood analytical, interpersonal, writing and presentation skillsMeticulous, resourceful, resilient and able to multi-task with a positive working attitudeProficient in Microsoft Office and data visualisation toolsAs part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.About National Environment Agency:The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg

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