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Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director, Procurement Operations
Role summary
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The role leads procurement operations at Nanyang Technological University, overseeing purchasing processes, supplier management, sourcing activities, contract compliance, and service improvement. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, finance, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in procurement operations, preferably in a large institution or complex organization. Professional procurement certification and knowledge of Singapore regulations, tender procedures, e-procurement systems, and contract management would be advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, together with sound commercial judgment, integrity, and the ability to improve processes while ensuring governance and value for money.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in western Singapore. It is internationally recognized for education and research across engineering, technology, business, science, humanities, social sciences, medicine, and interdisciplinary fields. NTU operates a large, multicultural campus community and works closely with government agencies, industry partners, and international institutions. The university places strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and research with real-world impact. Its administrative and professional teams support teaching, research, campus operations, student services, finance, procurement, and strategic development. As a public university, NTU offers employees the opportunity to work in a structured, high-performing environment with exposure to complex projects and diverse stakeholders. Benefits commonly associated with such roles may include medical coverage, leave benefits, professional-development opportunities, and a collaborative academic workplace, subject to the applicable employment terms.