Assistant Director, Procurement

ALPS Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare supply chain agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director to lead procurement initiatives in the healthcare sector. The candidate should have extensive procurement experience and a strong understanding of healthcare supply chain processes. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supporting sustainable practices. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective acquisition of medical supplies and supports high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement processes and medical supplies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive procurement initiatives and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement procurement policies that ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance sustainability practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Supply chain optimization

Leadership

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS)

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

About ALPS

ALPS Pte Ltd, set up in 2018 as part of Ministry of Health’s (MOH) strategic thrust in delivering value‑based supply chain solutions to public healthcare.

As the public healthcare supply chain agency, we design and execute a national level end‑to‑end supply chain blueprint in partnership with 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore.

Our employees are key to our excellence – the heartbeat in sustaining our mission, developing new capabilities and re‑engineering processes to future‑proof Singapore’s healthcare supply chain landscape –making it more sustainable and resilient.

Job Overview

Experienced Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director specializing in procurement within the healthcare supply chain sector. Skilled in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and supply chain optimization to ensure timely and cost‑effective acquisition of medical supplies and equipment.

Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and implement procurement policies that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Committed to driving efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting high‑quality patient care through effective supply chain management.

Job Responsibilities

Procurement

• Lead and drive procurement initiatives & efficiency improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop sourcing initiatives
• Support the Procurement team in developing & executing workplan.
• Align and implement procurement policies and practices that ensure consistencies and in accordance with audit requirements and sustainability goals.

Sustainability

• Sustainable Sourcing: Support the team to evaluate suppliers who adhere to environmentally responsible practices.
• Supplier Engagement: Work closely with suppliers to enhance their sustainability performance, support in providing resources to help them meet sustainability criteria.
• Performance Measurement: Establish metrics to assess the sustainability performance of procurement activities and suppliers. Analyse data and prepare sustainability reports.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to promote sustainable practices.
• Innovation and Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends related to sustainable procurement, including emerging technologies, sustainable materials, and best practices that reduce environmental impacts.

Compliance

• Policy: Review and maintain procurement policies and procedures that promote compliance
• Audits and Assessments: Continuous self‑assessments on procurement & Logistics processes to identify areas of non‑compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Risk Management: Identify compliance risks in procurement and sustainability. Develop strategies & action plan to mitigate associated risks
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively cross functionally to drive compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support stakeholders with viable solutions that complies with policies and the institution requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to create better value and outcome.
• Alignment between users, Procurement team and vendors, develop solutions collectively.

Learning and Growth

• Assess, coach and guide team as part of staff development.
• Talent development and succession planning for staff.
• Support learning journey for the team.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is preferred.
• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably within the healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement processes, medical supplies, equipment sourcing, and relevant regulatory compliance.
• Proven skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

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