Job Description

What the role is:
Assistant Manager/Senior Executive (Procurement and Admin)
What you will be working on:
Provide guidance and advice to users on end-to end procurement process from sourcing, raising of requirement specifications to vetting of Quotation/Tender documents submitted by department's teams, contract management to closing of Purchase Orders in accordance with RP policies and guidelines
Streamline and collaborate with users to conduct independent review of work processes and systems and recommend possible improvements to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness
Manage OSG's goods receipts and ensure compliance of users to meet prompt payment targets
Consolidate and assess departments' budget requirements, including month-end and year-end closing activities
What we are looking for:
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in government procurement practices/processes
Meticulous, able to multi-task and work independently as well as a team player
Able to adopt a collaborative approach with both internal and external stakeholders
Possess excellent written, verbal communication and good interpersonal skills
Proficiency in the use of electronic procurement systems (e.g. GeBIZ and Cumulus/Workday) and familiarity with digitalisation tools (e.g. Microsoft Suites such as Power Apps and Power Automate) will be an added advantage
About Republic Polytechnic:
The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore's national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.