Manager/ Senior Manager, Procurement

ALPS Healthcare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare supply chain agency in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Procurement. The role involves managing procurement services, leading a team, and developing strategic sourcing strategies. Candidates should have a minimum degree and 5 years of procurement management experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in SAP MM/Ariba are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree with 5 years of relevant procurement and team management experience.
• Experience in process improvement, policy drafting, and driving cost-saving projects.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the procurement team in executing various Tenders.
• Lead and guide the logistics team in daily operations of supply management.
• Implement the group procurement policy and guidelines.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Team management

Strong communication skills

SAP MM/Ariba proficiency

Education

Degree

Job description

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 a Manager/Senior Manager, Procurement in ALPS, you will be based in one of the 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore. You will be responsible for the Procurement and Contract Management services within the PHI. Leading a team, you will provide proactive planning and value-add to the procurement category. You will also communicate closely with hospital users and ALPS vendors to support the hospital’s daily operations for patients’ care.

Overview

As a Manager/Senior Manager, Procurement in ALPS, you will be based in one of the 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore. You will be responsible for the Procurement and Contract Management services within the PHI. Leading a team, you will provide proactive planning and value-add to the procurement category. You will also communicate closely with hospital users and ALPS vendors to support the hospital’s daily operations for patients’ care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor the procurement team in executing the various Tenders/Request for proposals/Quotations to achieve Department KPI.
• Lead and guide logistic team in daily operation of supply management to hospitals.
• Implement the group procurement policy, processes and guidelines, ensuring that they are up-to-date, striking a balance between governance and efficiency.
• Guide and ensure internal stakeholders are able to understand and complying with guidelines.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies that will support and add value to the functional area.
• Review all procurement activities within Hospital to meet audit's requirement and to minimize risks.
• Anticipate/address pitfalls in procurement process and implement effective measures to mitigate the risks.
• Recommend areas whereby work processes could be streamlined to achieve productivity savings while maintaining adequate governance.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and address supply/performance issues effectively.
• Manage and ensure all Contract are reviewed in timely manner
• Ensure proper documentations of all procurement activities and to support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Min. Degree with 5 years of relevant procurement and team management experience.
• Experience in process improvement, policy drafting and drive cost saving projects.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in SAP MM/Ariba will be an added advantages.