Job Description

[What the role is]

The Environmental Health Institute (EHI) of the National Environment Agency (NEA) conducts multi-disciplinary scientific research that translates into evidence-based public health programmes and policies. We are seeking a dynamic professional to drive procurement projects within our scientific research environment.

[What you will be working on]

• Work closely with EHI's scientific divisions and NEA’s corporate services to lead, develop, and implement strategic procurement approaches that effectively support EHI’s scientific research operations
• Prepare, review, and manage procurement contracts for laboratory facilities setup, addition & alteration works, facilities management, laboratory equipment, laboratory consumables, and outsourced services
• Provide advice on government procurement policies and procedures to end-users
• Implement digital solutions to enhance contract management efficiency and payment workflows through the utilisation of data analytics tools to conduct trend analysis, monitor spending patterns, and generate insights for strategic procurement decisions

[What we are looking for]

• 3 to 5 years of relevant procurement work experience in scientific/research facilities, preferably in laboratory operations and quality management
• Familiar with government procurement policies and procedures
• Experience in Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) and Quality Fee Method (QFM) preferred
• Organised and meticulous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management abilities