Job Description

What the role is:

The successful job holder will need to procure building and construction related projects goods and services in accordance with the BCA\'s Price Quality Method and Quality Fee Method, Government Instruction Manual on Procurement, Finance Circulars and existing rules and regulations as laid out by the Central Procurement Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs (CPA). He/She will also need to manage the procurement function cum maintaining high standards of procurement performance in the Ministry and across all Home Team Departments (HTDs).

What you will be working on:

-Work closely with the Home Team Departments (HTDs) and Ministry HQ (MHQ) Divisions in developing appropriate procurement strategies / approaches to achieve effective procurement in supporting the departments\' operation. -Prepare construction and building maintenance tender documents and manage the tendering process using electronic procurement system (GeBIZ) and monitor progress of procurement activities to ensure timeliness of procurement and contract implementation. -Formulate procurement strategies for better management of procurement and to achieve strategy-based procurement for effective procurement. -Capture lessons learnt as case studies including good practices and irregularities and present at procurement Community of Practice forums and / or in-house courses for sharing and learning. -Maintain close surveillance on related market trends and development, cost and performance and its application to HTDs and MHQ Divisions. -Other ad-hoc initiatives and projects may be assigned.

What we are looking for:

-Possess a tertiary qualification in building or facilities management, preferably with at least 2 years of building and infrastructure procurement experience in the Public Sector and knowledgeable on procurement procedures, standards and guidelines specified in the BCA and Government Instruction Manual on Procurement, Finance Circulars and existing rules and regulations and well versed in GeBiz applications. -Keen interest in developing knowledge and enhancing competency in the procurement functions. -Able to manage workload and focus on priorities. -Good organisational, analytical and leadership skills. -Good written and communication skills. -Proactive, impactful and reliable individual with the ability to work and deliver in a fast-paced environment. All new appointees will be appointed on a contract till 31st December 2025. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. #LI-CW1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):

HTX is the world\'s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore\'s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team\'s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

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