Associate Executive, Procurement

ALPS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare supply chain agency in Singapore is seeking an Associate Executive in Procurement. The role involves managing procurement and contract services within public healthcare institutions, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with vendors and hospital users. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Supply Chain, relevant experience, and proficiency in procurement tools like SAP MM. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to Singapore's healthcare supply chain.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Sound knowledge of procurement cycle and governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and timely deliveries.
• Monitor consumption trends and adjust holding levels.
• Assist in procurement documents preparation and vendor negotiation.
• Process PR/PO/Invoices and participate in RFQ/P procurement process.

Skills

Proficient in Ariba

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

About ALPS

ALPS - a subsidiary of SingHealth, was 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.

About The Role

As an Associate Executive, Procurement in ALPS, you will be based in one of the 27 public healthcare institutions (PHI) in Singapore, you will be responsible for the Procurement and Contract Management services within the PHI. Working in a team you will provide proactive planning and value add to the procurement category you are in-charge of. You will also communicate closely with hospital users and ALPS vendors to support in the hospital’s daily operations for patients’ care.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that procurement of products and services are always carried out in a fair and objective manner in compliance to procurement policies and ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitors and reviews consumption trends for all medical, surgical and non-medical supplies and re-adjust their holding levels as appropriate.
• Assists in the preparation of procurement documents and negotiate with vendors.
• Process PR/ PO/ Invoices/ WOC.
• Actively participate in RFQ/P procurement process and coordinate approval papers for submission.
• Liaise with store / user departments and vendors on any dispute over item discrepancies and reconciles with the vendors and reports unresolved issues.
• Solicit feedback and be proactive in addressing problems.

Requirements

• Diploma / Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Ariba/Sesami and SAP MM modules.
• Sound knowledge of procurement cycle and governance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Only shortlisted candidates would be notified.