AssistantDirector,Procurement

**[What the role is]** The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact. We can offer you: • A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery. • An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives. • An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment. As an Assistant Director, you play a critical role in the planning and execution of the procurement functions of the department. You will work closely with various stakeholders in reviewing NLB’s policies and the strategic planning for the divisions’ procurement needs. Your key responsibilities include the following: **[What you will be working on]** * Develops strategic procurement plan in partnership with stakeholders to meet NLB’s strategic objectives, including establishing demand aggregation opportunities; provides advice to divisions in procurement decisions especially for complex purchases; manage stakeholders and resolve identified issues with the stakeholders in a timely manner. * Provides guidance to procurement account managers to support divisions on their purchase requirements and propose appropriate sourcing strategies that best meet the divisions’ business needs; undertakes the role of business partners in supporting the divisions’ procurement needs where required. * Develops an