Job Description

What the role is:
The Corporate Services Division provides strategic financial, procurement, human resource, organisational development and administrative support to NYC. As part of the Corporate Services Division, the Finance & Procurement department ensures NYC's financial resources are optimally allocated and utilised, while promoting good corporate governance practices and accountability. The Manager / Senior Manager (Procurement) will be a key member of the National Youth Council (NYC) team, spearheading the strategic procurement function for the agency. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, including NYC HQ, Outward Bound Singapore, and Youth Corps Singapore, as a business partner providing advisory and consultative support in procurement planning strategies. The responsibilities include driving continuous procurement policies and process improvements, as well as managing key procurements and contracts.
What you will be working on:

• Collaborate with buying units to understand their procurement needs and provide guidance on procurement best practices, strategies, and policy interpretation. Facilitate procurement operations, including vetting requirement specifications, reviewing evaluation reports, and administering GeBIZ. Review and enhance policies and procedures, including partnering with buying units to address audit observations and implement process automation and streamlining. Maintain accurate procurement records, perform analyses, and report procurement insights, such as trends, contract progress, and governance-related anomalies. Review the agency's procurement expenditure and common requirements, identifying and executing demand aggregation opportunities. Promote and educate staff on good procurement practices and innovation to maintain their competency in procurement. Undertake other assigned tasks as required.

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement. Experience in public sector procurement is preferred. Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Organised and meticulous. Able to work well in a dynamic environment independently and in a team. Keen interest in digitalisation, good grasp of emerging digital and technology trends. Hands on experience in creating PowerBI / Tableau dashboards will be preferred.

About National Youth Council:
About National Youth Council (NYC) - Creating Opportunities for All Youth to Be Heard, Be Empowered, Be the Change At NYC, as the national agency for youth matters, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, able to take action on issues that matter and make a positive difference around them. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth and deepen their commitment to Singapore by imbuing in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit. Find out more at www.nyc.gov.sg.