Job Description

What the role is:The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which aims to pioneer innovation solutions and develop world class science and technology capabilities to transform and empower the Home Team in delivering safety and security for Singapore. 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulate procurement strategies for better management of procurement and to achieve strategy-based procurement for effective procurement \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 Maintain close surveillance on related market trends and development, cost and performance and its application to HTDs and MHQ Divisions \xe2\x80\xa2 Other ad-hoc initiatives and projects may be assigned

What we are looking for:

• Possess a building or facilities management related degree, preferably with at least 5 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 Keen interest in developing knowledge and enhancing competency in the procurement functions \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to manage workload and focus on priorities \xe2\x80\xa2 Good organisational, analytical and leadership skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Good written and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Proactive, impactful and reliable individual with the ability to work and deliver in a fast paced environment All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. 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.

Home Team Science and Technology Agency