Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Assistant Director, Procurement
Requisition ID:  868
Posting Start Date:  27/04/2026

Role Summary

Job Description

  • Runs the Procurement functional team for end-to-end Procurement process 
  • Review and operationalise the Policies and Procedures to meet with business needs. 
  • Leading the team to deliver the Procurement's Service Level Agreements commitments. (includes managing KPIs, escalations, resourcing, end to end procurement contract management, compliance to procedures, staff development). 
  • Development of roadmap for the procurement systems/processes to ensure alignment with the Policies and Procedures, business needs and user experience. 
  • Translating business priorities to team and guide team to operational execution. 
  • Lead and collaborate with various stakeholders in cross functional improvement projects including developing change management plans, evaluating the impact of planned change, identifying risks and mitigation plans. 
  • Manage audit review findings/lapses and propose changes to governance policies and procedures; support audit reviews, investigations, and internal process improvements to resolve identified issues with relevant stakeholders. 
  • Foster effective collaboration and ensure strong communication lines with key stakeholders and management. 

 

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in procurement, with at least 3 to 5 years in a supervisory capacity. 
  • Good understanding of Government Procurement policies will be advantageous. 
  • Good situation appraisal and analytical thinking skills in decision making 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (succinct and consistent) 
  • Able to translate data to actionable intelligence

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.