Manager/Senior Manager - Strategic Procurement

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore seeks an Associate Director, Supply Chain for SEA to lead procurement governance, supplier relationships, and risk management in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will drive strategic sourcing, oversee contracts, and ensure governance compliance across the organization.

The role emphasizes leadership of procurement and logistics teams, steering tenders and RFQs, and maintaining strong stakeholder engagement to deliver uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop procurement and logistics teams to meet objectives.
• Guide tenders, RFPs and RFQs with internal stakeholders.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies to drive value and optimize costs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Negotiation

Job description

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations within a dynamic healthcare environment. This role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthening procurement governance, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of goods and services to support the company's operations.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement and logistics teams to achieve departmental objectives and service excellence.
• Provide guidance and support in the execution of tenders, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that drive value, optimize costs, and support organizational goals.
• Ensure procurement policies, processes, and guidelines are effectively implemented and remain aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Promote procurement best practices while maintaining an appropriate balance between governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are met and policies are clearly understood and adhered to.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
• Proactively manage supplier performance and resolve supply, quality, and contractual issues in a timely manner.

Risk, Compliance & Audit Management

• Oversee procurement activities to ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Identify potential procurement risks and implement controls and mitigation strategies to minimize operational and commercial exposure.
• Ensure all procurement documentation is properly maintained and readily available for internal and external audits.

Contract & Process Management

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensuring timely review, renewal, and execution of contracts.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement governance, risk management, and process improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. Business License Number: 10C5117. EA Registration Number: R1544135 - Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.