Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Procurement (Based in NUH) 2 Year contract

ALPS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 4,200 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

ALPS PTE. LTD., a public healthcare supply chain agency in Singapore, is seeking a Procurement Senior Executive/Assistant Manager to be based in a PHI.

You will manage procurement and contract activities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliant, timely purchases to support patient care. You will collaborate with hospital users and vendors, monitor contract performance, and contribute to category strategies while upholding ALPS policies.

Qualifications

• This role requires diploma or degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration or related field.
• Strong experience in managing laboratory or medical supplies procurement.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel; SAP familiarity is advantageous.
• Advanced analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, strategize, analyze and implement sourcing strategy in category sourcing and supplier initiatives.
• Ensure procurement cycle complies with ALPS policies.
• Partner internal users to procure goods/services in a timely, compliant manner.
• Manage vendors to ensure quality, pricing and delivery objectives.
• Negotiate, standardize products and explore innovative sourcing options.
• Monitor contracts to ensure continuous supply of products and/or services.
• Solicit internal feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in process improvement projects as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

About ALPS

ALPS 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 Procurement Senior Executive/Assistant Manager in ALPS, you will be based in one of the 27 public healthcare institutions (PHI) in Singapore, you will be responsible for the Procurement and Contract Management services within the PHI. Working in a teamyou will provide proactive planning and value add to the procurement category you are in-charge of. You will also communicate closely with hospital users and ALPS vendors to support in the hospital’s daily operations for patients’ care.

This is a 2 year contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, strategize, analyze and implement sourcing strategy in category sourcing and supplier initiatives and be accountable for the outcomes.

• Ensure the entire procurement cycle processes are in compliance with ALPS’ procurement policies.

• Partner internal users to procure goods and/or services in a timely, effective and compliant manner.

• Manage vendors to ensure quality, pricing and delivery objectives are met.

• Add value through proper negotiation, product standardization and/or innovative ways of sourcing.

• Monitor and establish contract on time to ensure continuous supply of products and/or services.

• Actively solicit internal users’ feedback, address issues and seek continuous improvement.

• Partake in any process improvement project as assigned by supervisor.

• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degreein logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is often preferred.

• Strong experiences in managing laboratory or medical supplies procurement

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in MS office and Excel

• Familiarization with SAP would be an added advantage

• Advanced analytical and negotiation skills

• Independent, self-motivated and capable of managing tasks autonomously

• Positive working attitude, willingness to learn and thrives in a team environment

An exciting career awaits you at ALPS. Join us to embark on a meaningful career that brings value and impact to the population.

Only shortlisted candidates would be notified.