Manager/ Senior Manager, Procurement

ALPS Healthcare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Procurement to lead procurement and contract management services within a Public Healthcare Institution. The successful candidate will mentor a team, improve processes, and develop sourcing strategies while managing supplier relationships and contracts. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a degree, with proficiency in SAP MM and Ariba being advantageous.

Qualifications

• 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 Tenders/Requests for Proposals.
• Lead and guide the logistics team in daily supply management operations.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies to add value.

Skills

Team management

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Process improvement

Education

Minimum Degree

Tools

SAP MM

Ariba

Job description

About The Role

As a Manager/Senior Manager, Procurement in ALPS, you will be based in one of the 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHI) in Singapore, 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 the logistic team in the 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 comply 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 Contracts are reviewed in a timely manner.

Ensure proper documentation of all procurement activities and 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 driving cost saving projects.

Ability to lead and motivate team members.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Proficient in SAP MM/Ariba will be an added advantage.

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An exciting career awaits you at ALPS. Join us to embark on a meaningful career that brings value and impact to the population. Apply now if that sounds like something you would like to be a part of.