Senior Manager, Procurement & Contracts Management (Non-development Projects)

About the role

The Senior Manager supports the end-to-end procurement and administration of non-development contracts for the Peoples' Association (PA), from preparing quotation and tender specifications through contract award to final account closure. The role ensures that all procurements and contracts follow PA policies, the Government Instruction Manual and relevant authorities' requirements, safeguarding PA's contractual and financial interests while keeping its facilities and operations running smoothly. It works closely with project teams and operational divisions.

Key responsibilities

• Run procurement exercises for non-development projects across the pre-award cycle, including service contracts, term contracts, cyclical maintenance projects and other non-development agreements, in line with government procurement policies and PA's governance frameworks.
• Prepare and review specifications, evaluation methodologies and tender documents, ensuring they are fit for purpose, legally sound and aligned with PA standards and BCA frameworks (PQM, QFM).
• Guide operational teams on procurement approaches, approval processes and specification requirements, including complex or high-value procurements.
• Manage contracts from pre-construction through construction administration (variation orders, extension of time, loss and expense claims) to final account closure.
• Maintain tender and contract records so that correspondence, approvals, evaluation records, variation orders and financial records are complete, accurate and audit-ready.
• Monitor contract performance, track milestones, financial commitments and contractor performance, and escalate risks early.
• Engage stakeholders and contracting parties, communicate PA's positions and document them.
• Contribute cost intelligence, process improvement and workflow streamlining, and strengthen governance controls.

Required profile

• Relevant professional qualification in building, construction management, facilities management, quantity surveying or a related field; SISV or equivalent accreditation is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in facilities management, infrastructure or building.
• Hands-on experience managing procurement and contracts for non-development contracts such as facilities management term contracts and cyclical maintenance projects, including tendering and award.
• Nice to have: statutory board or government agency procurement experience, familiarity with BCA frameworks (PQM, QFM), GeBIZ and the Government Instruction Manual, integrated facilities management contract experience, collaborative contracting exposure, and dispute resolution experience (adjudication or mediation).

Required skills

• Good knowledge of non-development contract procurement, standard forms of contract (e.g. PSSCOC) and specification development.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and variations/claims management.
• Sound judgment in procurement governance and evaluation methodology.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with consultants, tenderers and internal stakeholders.