Caleb Chai

Experience

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  Singapore Police Force

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2013

  Operation Officer (Assistant Superintendent of Police)

  • Led a team in the execution of major police operations such as Mas Selamat Operation, Countdown 2009, NDP 2017, Pub & Massage Parlor raiding, Community Involvement Campaigns• Awarded Police Commissioner’s Award for personnel who displayed outstanding teamwork and leadership qualities; Top 5% of the entire senior officers ‘cohort• Awarded Commander’s Award for excellent observation skills and teamwork displayed in performing arrest

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  Micron Technology

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  Chemist

  • Led the Quality Control Team to conduct chemical analysis using various chemical equipment on incoming Chemicals and RawMaterials from manufacturers• Designed method validation process and preventive maintenance procedure of equipment to improve work process• Worked in a fast paced 12-hour day/night shift environment

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  DSTA

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2022

  Senior Procurement Manager

  • Negotiated & Developed Period Contracts and Framework Agreement with Overseas Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for the aircraft system maintenance above S$30M to S$1B, with cost avoidance up to S$6M• Led a team to formulate and implement procurement strategies for day-to-day procurement and contracting activities, including tender management, negotiation and preparation of Contracts • Managed high volume and high value complex direct and indirect procurement such as ammunition, aircraft engine & spares purchase, medical equipment purchases, Contract for Service on Consultancy and Professional services such as Legal, Audit & payment services• Strong fundamentals and understanding with Government Procurement Instruction Manual and guidelines to ensure adherence to the procurement principles of open and fair competition, transparency and value-for-money• Functioned as a core team member in designing the Next Generation Procurement System (NGPS) to create a new system from scratch to perform end to end spares purchases via system automation. This included full implementation, performance and functional testing• Currently seconded to MINDEF and working independently to drive service delivery excellence, resolve conflicts & formulate procurement strategies and consultation Show less

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  Capgemini Invent

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  Manager
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  Singapore Tourism Board

  Dec 2022 - now

  Senior Manager