Senior Associate, Procurement

NTUC Health Co-operative Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Associate to manage purchasing and procurement activities across business units. The role involves vendor negotiations, compliance with procurement policies, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Ideal candidates will have a diploma or degree and relevant experience in health and community care. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in SAP and Google Suite are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Experience in clinical and medical materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily purchasing and procurement activities.
• Negotiate with vendors for best pricing.
• Monitor vendor performance on delivery and quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

Diploma or Degree

Tools

SAP

SAP Hana/S4

Google Suite

Job description

The Procurement Associate will be involved in the procurement and purchasing function for all goods and services essential to our day-to-day operations to support our business units (BUs). In addition, the incumbent will be assigned a category to support all BUs. He/She will have to negotiate with vendors to secure the best value and timely supply of goods and services in compliance with our procurement policy for all purchases.

• Execute daily purchasing and procurement activities for the business unit
• Act as the main contact and a business partner to assigned BU to support all purchases liaising with vendors and requesters on purchasing matters including sourcing and negotiation for best pricing
• Duties include sourcing, negotiating, RFQ, tender, conducting the business review, contract, and vendor management
• Responsible to ensure BU's compliance with our procurement policy
• Monitor and assess vendor's performance on timely delivery, high quality, and service standards for all goods and services
• Resolve issues pertaining to category purchases with vendors and business partners
• Conduct and attend business reviews with BU and vendors on a regular basis
• Maintain databases and keep track of all records pertaining to purchases, contracts, and tenders
• Experience in clinical and medical materials, capital equipment, and servicing and maintenance is preferred
• Support other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Recognized Diploma or Degree with 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing and procurement; preferably in health and community care
• Knowledge of eProcurement System preferably in SAP
• Experience with SAP Hana/S4 modules relating to procurement and inventory management.
• Proficient in Google Suite applications
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Team player and willingness to learn and adapt to changes
• Self-driven and problem solver

Other Information

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd ('e2i'). e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

By applying for this role, you consent to NTUC Health's PDPA and e2i's PDPA.