Tanglin Trust School

The Role

The appointee is responsible:

• To procure goods and services required by the school in accordance with the Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• To provide seamless support for end-users through collaboration with cross functional teams.

The role reports to the Procurement Manager and is on a 5-day work week with annual leave entitlement. 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing activities (RFQ and Tender Management) to ensure supplier evaluation and selection complies with the Procurement Policy. Conduct benchmarking and market assessment to drive cost and quality improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to end-users on Procurement policy and procedures, Recommendation paper and contract management.
• Proactively engage internal stakeholders to identify business requirements, sourcing approach and timely execution.
• Collaborate and align with cross functional teams (Finance, Compliance, Legal) to provide end-to-end support for end-users.
• Develop the supply base to ensure a database of qualified and competitive vendors.
• Manage the vendor’s performance and deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness of goods and services supplied.
• Analyze procurement spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and areas of improvement.
• Contribute to the success of the Procurement department.

Requirements

• Holds a Diploma or Degree in Business, Procurement and Supply, or a related field
• Possess at least 5 years of experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, with strong exposure to CAPEX and Indirect Spend Categories such as Facilities Management, Security Services, Utilities, and Engineering Services.
• Proficient in E-Procurement platforms and spend analysis tools
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Comply with the school child safeguarding policy and procedures and report any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Embrace the School’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-driven and result oriented
• A collaborative team player
• High levels of personal integrity and accountability
• Curious mindset to explore new ideas and possibilities
• Able to manage self-wellbeing and support others
• Believe positivity is as important as performance in the workplace and amongst the community
• Enjoy connecting with all members of our community

Closing Date

Closing date for applications is 4 September 2026.

You can contact the HR department at hr.recruit@tts.edu.sg for any enquiries regarding the role.

Safeguarding / Child Protection Compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will conduct thorough background checks on all successful applicants.

About Tanglin Trust School

Tanglin Trust School is an equal opportunities employer committed to the ongoing professional development of all our employees. We are looking for people who can bring new perspectives, life experiences and skills that will enrich our community and the learning of our students, both inside and outside the classroom. If you share our vision and are keen to embrace the challenges and rewards of life in an established international school in Singapore, we would love to hear from you.