Senior Procurement Category Manager

Ambition; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a highly motivated Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement and logistics within a dynamic healthcare company. You will drive strategic sourcing, strengthen governance, manage supplier relationships, and ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services to support operations.

Lead and develop procurement and logistics teams, guide tenders (RFPs/RFQs), and implement strategic sourcing strategies that optimize costs and value.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and logistics teams to achieve departmental objectives and service excellence.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to drive value and optimize costs.
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including review, renewal, and execution.
• Oversee tenders, RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and supplier selection processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders; resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure procurement policies and guidelines comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Procurement governance

Risk management

Strategic sourcing

Process improvement

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement and Logistics operations within a dynamic healthcare company. 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.

Logistics Management

• Lead and develop logistics capabilities across the Supply Chain operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain domain.

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, logistics and Supply Chain.
• 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.

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