Senior Procurement Manager

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations within a dynamic healthcare environment.

You will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen governance, and manage supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services. You will lead and develop procurement and logistics teams, guide tenders, RFQs and RFPs, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while delivering value and efficiency in

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and procurement governance.
• Strong leadership to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and contract oversight.
• Ability to identify procurement risks and implement controls.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and logistics teams to achieve departmental objectives and service excellence.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize costs.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve contractual issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements and regulatory standards.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle, renewal and improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Governance & compliance

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

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).

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• 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.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• 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.