Associate Director/Director - Procurement

Ambition; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition seeks an Associate Director/Director of Strategic Procurement in Singapore to lead category strategy, procurement transformation, and supplier governance across Medical devices and pharmaceuticals. You will build a high-performing team, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive cost optimization while strengthening supply resilience in a complex healthcare ecosystem.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring 15+ years in strategic procurement, MBA preferred, and proven ability

Qualifications

• 15+ years of strategic procurement experience, ideally in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or large matrix organizations.
• Proven track record in category management, supplier negotiations, transformation, and stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and experience driving complex procurement programs.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category procurement strategies aligned with goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract management, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Drive cost optimization, procurement productivity, and continuous improvement across the source-to-pay process.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and operational leaders to deliver optimal procurement outcomes.
• Build and develop a high-performing procurement team while advancing procurement capabilities and governance.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Negotiations

Leadership

Healthcare industry

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Associate Director/Director - Strategic Procurement (Medical Industry)

Are you a strategic procurement leader passionate about driving impact across Medical industry. We are seeking an Associate Director/Director, Strategic Procurement to lead sourcing, supplier management, contract governance, and procurement transformation across Medical Device and Pharmacy industry. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering sustainable value, strengthening supply resilience, and driving best-in-class procurement practices across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category procurement strategies aligned with goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract management, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Drive cost optimization, procurement productivity, and continuous improvement across the source-to-pay process.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and operational leaders to deliver optimal procurement outcomes.
• Build and develop a high-performing procurement team while advancing procurement capabilities and governance.

About You

• 15+ years of strategic procurement experience, ideally within healthcare, medical device, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or large matrix organizations.
• Proven track record in category management, supplier negotiations, transformation, and stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and experience driving complex procurement programs.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.

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