Responsible for procurement and contract management of MINDEF, SAF and DSTA’s ICT portfolio, ranging from network infrastructure, IT systems/applications and maintenance, software and cloud subscriptions and IT manpower.Developed procurement strategies and re-designed contracts to achieve agility, competition and hence value for money (e.g. through Product-line Procurement and Outcome-based Contracting).Worked collaboratively with users across various departments for demand pooling, amalgamation and resource planning.Performed data-driven analysis on past suppliers to review supplier pool and increase competition.

Tracked and drove initiatives for department’s annual business plan and improved balanced scorecard performance.Analysed procurement performance and trending within organisation as well as across procurement teams to identify key areas of improvements and best practices for effectiveness and efficiency.

Sourced, negotiated and managed spectrum of buys as follows:- Acquisition of defence systems (2012-2014);- Advertising, campaigns, events, consultancy and management services (2014-2016) and - Maintenance and follow-on support of systems and equipment with strategic partners and overseas OEMs (2016-2019).Worked with cross-functional project management teams within organisation to manage complex projects and contracted within tight timelines while achieving KPIs.Conferred the MINDEF Savings and Value Enhancement (SAVE) Award, 2014: Redefining Technical Specifications for Acquisition of 25mm Training Ammunition (by SAF Ammunition Command, Armour Formation and DSTA)

Analysed market and competitors’ performance of brands managed by Pharmaceutical Division.Participated in Norvatis’ Annual Brand Review Session to formulate strategic and marketing plans.Liaised with foreign drug manufacturers and Novartis’ HQ (Switzerland) to license in new products.