Deputy Director, Procurement Operations & Governance (Public Healthcare) #HMZ

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Recruit Express Pte Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a prominent Singapore public healthcare organisation for a senior procurement leader. You will oversee end-to-end procurement operations across multi-stakeholder environments and drive governance, contract management and strategic advisory to executives.

This role leads a team of about 10 procurement professionals, ensures compliance, improves procurement processes, and partners with Legal, Finance and Audit to safeguard organisational interests.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of procurement experience, with 6+ years in leadership.
• Experience in public sector, statutory boards or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive governance improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations across corporate and sector initiatives.
• Provide leadership across the full procurement lifecycle including planning, sourcing, tendering, and contracts.
• Direct a team of ~10 procurement professionals with performance oversight.
• Ensure audit readiness and robust compliance with governance frameworks.
• Advise senior management on sourcing strategies and contractual considerations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance and Risk teams to strengthen controls.

Conocimientos

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Strategic advisory

Vendor management

Governance & compliance

Tender evaluation

Team leadership

Audit readiness

Procurement data & analytics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Procurement

Descripción del empleo

Permanent | Senior Management | Public Healthcare Sector

About the Role

An established public healthcare organisation is seeking an accomplished procurement leader to oversee end-to-end procurement operations, governance and contract management across a complex, multi-stakeholder healthcare environment.

This senior leadership appointment offers the opportunity to strengthen procurement standards, drive operational excellence and provide strategic advisory support to key decision-makers across the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee procurement operations across corporate and sector-wide initiatives, ensuring timely, effective and compliant procurement outcomes.
• Provide leadership across the full procurement lifecycle, including procurement planning, sourcing, tender evaluation, contract awards, administration, vendor performance management and renewals.
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 10 procurement professionals, ensuring operational effectiveness, accountability and consistent service standards.
• Oversee the quality, accuracy and timeliness of procurement submissions, approvals and documentation, maintaining a high standard of audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and internal control procedures.
• Serve as a senior procurement advisor to management and business stakeholders on sourcing strategies, tender evaluation frameworks, procurement risks and contractual considerations.
• Partner internal business divisions and external healthcare stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organisational objectives and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Audit and Risk teams to strengthen procurement controls, address compliance concerns and safeguard organisational interests.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, governance frameworks, systems and operational efficiency.
• Leverage procurement data, performance indicators and market insights to support decision-making, prioritisation and risk management.
• Lead the resolution of complex procurement and contractual matters, exercising sound commercial judgement and ensuring fair, transparent and defensible outcomes.
• Contribute to senior management discussions, departmental planning and organisational initiatives relating to procurement strategy and operational governance.

Who Should Apply

• Experienced procurement leaders currently heading a procurement function, department or sizeable team, with a strong track record managing complex, end-to-end procurement operations.
• Public sector and public healthcare procurement professionals who possess strong knowledge of governance, tender processes, compliance and stakeholder management.
• Strategic and hands-on leaders who can confidently advise senior management, resolve complex procurement matters and balance business needs with policy and governance requirements.

Job Requirements

• Min. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant procurement experience, including at least 6 years in a people management or leadership capacity.
• Proven experience overseeing end-to-end procurement operations, tendering, contracting and supplier management.
• Strong leadership experience managing procurement teams, including performance oversight, coaching and development.
• Sound knowledge of procurement governance, internal controls, risk management and audit requirements.
• Prior experience within the Singapore public sector, statutory boards, public healthcare institutions or similarly regulated environments will be highly advantageous.
• Experience navigating complex organisational structures and managing senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and project management capabilities.
• Ability to provide sound procurement advice, exercise independent judgement and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Adaptable, resourceful and comfortable leading operational improvements in a dynamic environment.