Total 2 management trainee job vacancies in Human Resources category in NLB National Library Building

[What you will be working on]

• Manage daily operations and functions for procurement of library materials in accordance to approved policies and guidelines as well as the terms and conditions in the contracts for the sourcing and supply of library materials.
• Manage and track operational and system related issues to ensure timely resolution by staff or relevant departments.
• Collate statistics/KPIs and perform data analysis to monitor and track key performance indicators for procurement of library materials.
• Manage contracts on sourcing and supply of library materials with appointed vendors.
• Conduct yearly review on contract pricing for the supply of library materials, cataloguing and materials processing services with appointed vendors.
• Oversee and manage vendors to develop strategic working relationship.
• Organise quarterly meetings and annual engagement session with vendors.
• Prepare reports for vendors’ meetings and performance.
• Front vendors’ and publishers’ enquiries and feedback.
• Manage daily operations of regulatory services.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and participate in cross functional projects.

[What we are looking for]

• Preferably with 2 years of relevant experience in an acquisition, procurement or operations role
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving and documentation abilities
• Strong and proactive team player with good networking skills
• Meticulous and strong motivated individual with drive
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel
• Familiar with government procurement processes is advantageous

Location: Library Supply Centre, 3 Changi South Street 2 S486548

Division: Resource Discovery and Management Division / Resource Management

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

[What you will be working on]

• Understand the basics of metadata and how it is useful.
• Exploring AI-based solutions for metadata enhancement.
• Identifying and evaluating different AI techniques and models for metadata generation.
• Conceptualizing innovative approaches to address specific challenges in metadata enhancement.
• Applying AI techniques to the enhancement of metadata, with a focus on titles, abstracts, and subject headings.
• Implementing and fine-tuning pre-existing AI models and frameworks for metadata improvement.
• Experimenting with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation methods for metadata generation.
• Managing and preprocessing data, including cleaning and organizing metadata.
• Troubleshooting and addressing data quality issues encountered during AI-based metadata generation.
• Documenting and maintaining records of the metadata enhancement processes and any issues resolved.

[What we are looking for]

• Students from Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science related courses are preferred.
• Students with a proficiency in Python programming and knowledge in Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools such as PyTorch and Hugging Face Transformers.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews focusing on AI concepts and applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills in technical environments.
• Aptitude for detailed documentation in AI projects.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Keen research interest in AI technologies and their evolving landscapes.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
• Adaptability in dynamic and technologically driven contexts.
• Capacity for teamwork and collaboration in project settings.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and innovation.
• An experimental mindset, open to exploring and testing new ideas.

Duration: 3 months

Working Location: 3 Changi South Street 2 #03-00 Xilin Districentre Tower B Singapore 486548 Singapore

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.