Associate Procurement Director

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Healthcare industry is seeking a Strategic Procurement Associate Director. This key role involves leading the procurement team, developing long-term sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess substantial experience in procurement and supply chain management, particularly in the healthcare sector. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovative procurement processes and contribute significantly to organizational success.

Benefits

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong leadership experience of 7 - 10 years.
• Experience in managing people and organizational functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement team to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies.
• Oversee category sourcing and supplier initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Graduate Diploma or Masters in Purchasing & Supply Chain

Tools

SAP MM

eProcurement tools

Job description

Associate Director, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales & Marketing – SEA

My clients are a well-established company within the Healthcare industry and are looking for a Strategic Procurement Associate Director. This is a Strategic Procurement and Category Management role, and the person is responsible for leading and managing the procurement team to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies. This role involves overseeing category sourcing, supplier initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The director will engage with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost savings. Additionally, the role includes organizational planning, human resource management, and fostering team development.



Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management:

• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies.
• Oversee category sourcing and supplier initiatives.
• Provide managerial support for vendor performance and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market trends and conduct spend analysis.
• Deep knowledge of Pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Enhance procurement processes for better service delivery.
• Promote operational consolidation and cost savings.
• Mediate disputes between users, buyers, and suppliers.
• Optimize vendor performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain long-term partnerships with vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Management of Vendor's Performance:

• Track and monitor vendor performance.
• Address contract and operational concerns promptly.

Organizational Planning:

• Develop strategies for future business requirements.
• Optimize internal resources and collaborate with suppliers.
• Facilitate succession planning.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or any relevant practice.
• Graduate Diploma or Masters in Purchasing & Supply Chain is an advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in healthcare industry. (Pharma or Medical Device).
• Strong leadership experience with 7 - 10 years is a must.
• Experience in managing people and organizational functions.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and eProcurement tools.

Qualities:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Thought leadership and innovative mindset.
• Team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please click APPLY NOW. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail]. #LI-NPJ


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